Wrist Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

What are the proximal carpal bones of the wrist?

A

Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, pisiform

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2
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What are the distal carpal bones of the wrist

A

Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate

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3
Q

Radiocarpal Joint

A

(Condyloid joint)
Formed by the distal end of the radius and the proximal carpal bones

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4
Q

Midcarpal Joint

A

(Plane)
Intersection joint of the distal and proximal carpal rows

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5
Q

Distal Radioulnar joint

A

Formed by the head of the ulnar and the ulnar notch of the radius

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6
Q

How many movements of the wrist are there

A

4

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7
Q

What are the movements of the wrist

A

flexion , extension, ulnar deviation, and radial deviation

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8
Q

What are the two collateral ligament of the wrist?

A

The radial collateral ligament and The ulnar collateral ligament

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9
Q

What does the triangular fibrocartilage ligament consist of?

A

TCF articular disc, the ulnar collateral ligament, dorsal volar radiounlar ligaments and the meniscus

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10
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What is the function of the fibrocartilage ligament?

A

To stabilize the ulnocarpal joint and the distal radioulnar joint.

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