Wrist & Hand

Question 1

What joints are involved in the wrist and hand complex?

Answer 1

• Radiocarpal
• Distal radioulnar joint
• Two sets of intercarpal joints
• Midcarpal joints
• Carpometacarpal joints
• Metacarpophalangeal joints
• Distal interphalangeal joints

Question 2

What movements are allowed at the radiocarpal joint?

Answer 2

Wrist flexion, extension, radial deviation, and ulnar deviation.

Question 3

What movements are allowed at the distal radioulnar joint?

Answer 3

Pronation and supination.

Question 4

What movements are allowed at the carpal joints?

Answer 4

Finger flexion and extension.

Question 5

What is the close-packed position for the radiocarpal joint?

Answer 5

Flexion and extension equally limited.

Question 6

What is the close-packed position for the distal radioulnar joint?

Answer 6

Slight supination (5 degrees).

Question 7

What is the resting/loose-packed position for the radiocarpal joint?

Answer 7

Neutral with slight ulnar deviation.

Question 8

What is the resting/loose-packed position for the distal radioulnar joint?

Answer 8

10 degrees of supination.