Wrist(radiocarpal) joints

Question 0

Articulation of wrist joint (radiocarpal)

Answer 0

Distal end of radius and articular disc with proximal row of carpal bones (expect pisiform)

Question 1

What type of joint is the wrist joint? (radiocarpal)

Answer 1

Condyloid synovial joint

Question 2

Joint Capsule of Wrist(radiocarpal)

Answer 2

Fibrous layer of joint capsule surrounds joint and attaches to distal ends of radius and ulna and proximal row of carpal bones; lined with synovial membrane.

Question 3

Ligaments of Wrist (radiocarpal)

Answer 3

Anterior and posterior ligaments strengthen fibrous capsule; ulnar collateral ligament attaches to styloid process of ulna and triquetrum; radial collateral ligament attaches to styloid process of radius and scaphoid

Question 4

Movements of wrist joint

Answer 4

Flexion-extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction.

Question 5

Neve supply

Answer 5

Anterior interosseous branch of median nerve, posterior interosseous branch of radial nerve, and dorsal and deep branches of ulnar nerve