Exam 2: Wrist and Hand Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 8 carpal bones?
A
Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
2
Q
What does pollicis refer to?
A
Thumb (1st digit)
3
Q
What does indicis refer to?
A
Index finger (2nd digit)
4
Q
What does minimi refer to?
A
Pinky (5th digit)
5
Q
What is the difference between brevis and longus?
A
Brevis: Acting on 1 joint
Longus: Acting on multiple joints
6
Q
Where do wrist/hand flexor joints originate?
A
Medial epicondyle of humerus
7
Q
Where do wrist/hand extensor joints originate?
A
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
8
Q
What type of movement is radial deviation?
A
Abduction
9
Q
What type of movement is ulnar deviation?
A
Adduction
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