Hand and Elbow/Wrist - Boney Points

Question 1

Medial Epicondyle of Humerus

Answer 1

• Boney prominence on inner side of humerus
• Near Elbow joint

Question 2

Lateral Epicondyle of Humerus

Answer 2

• Boney prominence on outer side of humerus
• Near elbow joint

Question 3

Olecranon Process

Answer 3

• Boney prominence
• Back of elbow joint

Question 4

Head of Radius

Answer 4

• Rounded end of radius
• Thumb side of wrist, forms joint with ulna

Question 5

Shaft of Radius

Answer 5

• Long middle part of radius
• Connects head of radius to wrist

Question 6

Shaft of Ulna

Answer 6

• Long middle part of ulna
• Connects olecranon to wrist

Question 7

Radial Styloid Process

Answer 7

• Boney prominence at distal end of radius
• Near the wrist

Question 8

Ulna Styloid Process

Answer 8

• Boney prominence located at distal end of ulna

Question 9

Scaphoid

Answer 9

• One of the carpal bones in the wrist
• Shaped like a boat

Question 10

Hook of Hamate

Answer 10

Boney projection on side of wrist near base of hand
- Small bump

Question 11

Pisiform

Answer 11

• Small pea shaped bone
• Palm side of hand near the base

Question 12

Head of Metacarpals

Answer 12

• Round ends of metacarpals in the hand
• Located at the base of the fingers and connect to proximal phalanges

Question 13

Bases of Metacarpals

Answer 13

• Opposite end of metacarpal bones
• Located closer to the wrist
• Connects to the carpals