Wrist Joint

Question 1

One of the most complex joints of the body.

Answer 1

Wrist

Question 2

Two joints that make up the wrist?

Answer 2

Radiocarpal joint and mid carpal joint.

Question 3

Distal end of radius and radioulnar disk proximally and the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum distally. Articular disk acts as shock absorber.

Answer 3

Radiocarpal Joint

Question 4

___ is a biaxial joint. Flex., Ext., Radial Dev., Ulnar Dev.

Answer 4

Radiocarpal Joint

Question 5

Radial side of wrist

Answer 5

Radial collateral ligament

Question 6

Ulnar side of wrist

Answer 6

Ulnar collateral ligament

Question 7

Limits wrist extension

Answer 7

Palmar radiocarpal ligament

Question 8

Limits wrist flexion

Answer 8

Dorsal radiocarpal ligament

Question 9

Relatively thick, triangular-shaped fascia located superficially in the palm of the hand.

Answer 9

Palmar Fascia

Question 10

Main function is to cover and protect tendons of the hand.

Answer 10

Palmar Fascia

Question 11

Palmar Aponeurosis

Answer 11

Palmar Fascia

Question 12

Occurs between the two rows of carpal bones. Allow gliding motions.

Answer 12

Midcarpal joints

Question 13

Flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor carpi radialis

Answer 13

Anterior Wrist Muscles

Question 14

Extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris

Answer 14

Posterior Wrist Muscles

Question 15

Prime movers wrist flexion

Answer 15

Flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 16

Prime movers wrist extension

Answer 16

Extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor radialis brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris

Question 17

Prime movers radial deviation

Answer 17

Flexor carpi radialis, extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis

Question 18

Prime movers ulnar deviation

Answer 18

Flexor carpi ulnaris and extensor carpi ulnaris