Wrist

Question 1

What consitutes the wrist joint/

Answer 1

The distal radius, triangular fibrocartilage and proximal row of carpal bones

Question 2

Name the proximal carpal bones from lateral (radial) to medial (ulnar)

Answer 2

Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrum
Pisiform

Question 3

Name the distal row of carpal bones from lateral to medial.

Answer 3

Trapezium, Trapeziod, Capitate, Hamate

Question 4

Which is the most commonly dislocated carpal bone?

Answer 4

Lunate

Question 5

Which nerve is most at risk of injury in the cubital fossa?

Answer 5

The Median Nerve

Question 6

What is the sensory distribution of the Median N

Answer 6

Skin of palm and thenar eminence.

Question 7

What are the exceptions to the rule that the Medial N innerverates all the muscles in the anterior compartment of the forearm

Answer 7

FCU and FDP to ring and little fingers

Question 8

What runs through the carpal tunnel?

Answer 8

Tendons of FDS, FDP, FPL and the Median N

Question 9

What form does the hand take is there is damage to the median nerve?

Answer 9

Sign of benediction with thenar atrophy.