Wrist (Radiocarpal) Joint

Question 1

what articulations form the wrist joint?

Answer 1

• distal radius with scaphoid and lunate

- triquetrum with TFCC

Question 2

what type of joint is the wrist?

Answer 2

condyloid synovial

Question 3

function of palmar radio/ulno carpal ligaments

Answer 3

restrict extension of wrist

Question 4

function of dorsal radio/ulno carpal ligaments

Answer 4

restrict flexion of wrist and stabilize when wrist is flexed

Question 5

function of ulnar collateral ligament

Answer 5

restrict ABD of wrist

Question 6

function of radial collateral ligament

Answer 6

restrict ADD of wrist