Hand Flashcards
true or false: the hand is heavier than the foot
FALSE: hand has similar organization to the foot, but less heavy
the hand is subdivided into what 3 parts?
Carpals (8), Metacarpals (5) and Phalanges (14)
what are the 4 proximal row carpals?
Scaphoid, Lunate, Triqeutrum and Pisiform
what are the 4 carpals of the distal row of carpals?
Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, and Hamate
which carpal bone is commonly fractured?
scaphoid
what is another name for scaphoid
anatomical “snuff box”
which carpal bone is not visible posteriorly?
pisiform
what type of bone is pisiform
sesamoid
which carpal bone has a hook
hamate
what are the 2 parts of the metacarpals?
a) bases - proximal, articulate with distal carpals
b) heads - distal, articulate with proximal phalanges
which part of the metacarpals are subcutaneous/palpable?
the heads of the metacarpals are subcutaneous/palpable
how many phalanges are there in digits 2-5?
3 (proximal, intermediate, distal)
how may phalanges in digit 1?
2 (proximal, distal)
what are 2 other names for digit 1 in the hand?
thumb or pollex
