Exam 3 Flashcards
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What type of joint is the wrist joint?
Synovial, condyloid
What is the triangular disc of the wrist joint?
Area above ulna but but below pisiform
What are the carpal bones in the proximal row?
- Scaphoid
- Lunate
- Triangular
- Pisiform
What are the carpal bones in the distal row?
- Trapezium
- Trapezoid
- Capitate
- Hamate
What is ulnar flexion of the wrist also known as?
Ulnar deviation=adduction
What is radial flexion of the wrist also known as?
Radial deviation=abduction
What does the radial collateral ligament prevent?
Excessive ulnar deviation
What does the ulnar collateral ligament prevent?
Excessive radial deviation
What does the palmar radiocarpal ligament do?
Prevents excessive hyperextension
What does the dorsal radiocarpal ligament do?
Prevents excessive flexion
What type of joints are the intercarpal joints?
Synovial-gliding
What do the intercarpal joints do?
Increase range of motion of wrist joint
What holds the carpal arch in place?
Flexor retinaculum
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Inflammation of tendons in carpal arch place pressure on nerve
What type of joint is Carpometacarpal joint #1?
Synovial-saddle
What type of joint are the carpometacarpal joints #2-5?
Synovial - gliding
What type of joint is Metacarpometacarpal joint #1?
Synovial-modified condyloid
What type of joint are the Metacarpometacarpal joints #2-5?
Synovial-condyloid
What type of joints are the PIP and DIP joints?
Synovial-modified condyloid with strong collateral ligaments
What are the wrist flexors?
- Palmaris longus
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
What are the wrist extensors?
- Extensor carpi radialis longus
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
What is the origin of the palmaris longus?
Medial epicondyle of humerus
What is the insertion of the palmaris longus?
Palmar aponeurosis
What nerve innervates the palmaris longus?
Median nerve