Wrist Flashcards
(10 cards)
What are the proximal carpal bones of the wrist?
Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, pisiform
What are the distal carpal bones of the wrist
Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
Radiocarpal Joint
(Condyloid joint)
Formed by the distal end of the radius and the proximal carpal bones
Midcarpal Joint
(Plane)
Intersection joint of the distal and proximal carpal rows
Distal Radioulnar joint
Formed by the head of the ulnar and the ulnar notch of the radius
How many movements of the wrist are there
4
What are the movements of the wrist
flexion , extension, ulnar deviation, and radial deviation
What are the two collateral ligament of the wrist?
The radial collateral ligament and The ulnar collateral ligament
What does the triangular fibrocartilage ligament consist of?
TCF articular disc, the ulnar collateral ligament, dorsal volar radiounlar ligaments and the meniscus
What is the function of the fibrocartilage ligament?
To stabilize the ulnocarpal joint and the distal radioulnar joint.