The hand Flashcards
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What sort of joint is the 1st metacarpal?
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Saddle joint
2
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Describe the saddle joint and its functions; (the thumb)
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Flex/ext. Abd/add. Small amount of rotation
3
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What sort of joint is the metacarpophalangeal joint?
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Condyloid
4
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What does the condyloid joint permit?
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Flex/ext Abd/add Except 1st MCP (flex/ext only)
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What are the interphalangeal joints?
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Hinge joint
6
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Describe the deep ligaments of the hand;
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Deep transverse ligament between metacarpals, attatched to the palmar ligaments of the MCP joints.
7
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What exists over the flexor compartment?
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Palmar aponeurosis.
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What are the intrinsic hand muscles?
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Dorsal interossei Ab digit minimi EP brevis AB policis brevis Palmar interossei Adductor pollicis Opponens pollicis Opponens digit minimi
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