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Hand Theory Flashcards

1
Q

What type of joint is the first carpometacarpal joint?

And what movement does it allow?

A

Saddle

Flexion, extension
Adduction, Abduction

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2
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2/3 of opposition occurs at what joint ?

A

1st carpometacarpal

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3
Q

1/3 of opposition movement occurs at what joint ?

A

4th & 5th carpometacarpal joints

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4
Q

What type of joint is the metacarpophalangeal joint ?

And what movement does it allow?

A

Condyloid

Flexion, extension
Abduction, Adduction
Circumduction

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5
Q

Function of the interphalangeal palmar plate/ligament

A

Increase joint congruence

Resist hyperextension

Resists compressive forces

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6
Q

What is Dupuytrens Contracture

A

Fibrosis of longitudinal and transverse bands of the Palmar Aponeurosis

= flexion and lateral pull of 4th & 5th digit
(May progress to all digits)

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7
Q

What is the main blood supplier of the Superficial Palmer Arch

A

Ulnar Artery

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8
Q

What is the main blood supplier to the Deep Palmar arch

A

Dorsal Branch of Radial

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