Wrist Joint

Question 1

Origin: Medial Epicondyle of Humorous
Insertion: Anterior Surface of 2nd Metacarpal Bone
Action: Flexion

Answer 1

Flexor Carpi Radialis

Question 2

Origins: Medial Epicondyle Process; Medial Border of Elecronon Process
Insertions: Base of 5th Metacarpal Bone; Pisiform Bone
Actions: Flexion; Ulnar Flexion

Answer 2

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

Question 3

Origin: Medial Epicondyle of Humorous
Insertion: Ligaments in Palm
Action: Flexion

Answer 3

Palmaris Longus

Question 4

Origin: Lateral Condyle of Humorous
Insertion: Lateral Surface of Base of 3rd Metacarpal Bone
Actions: Extension; Hyperextension

Answer 4

Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Question 5

Origin: Lateral Epicondyle of Humorous
Insertion: Posterior Surface of Base of 2nd Metacarpal Bone
Actions: Extension; Hyperextension; Radial Flexion

Answer 5

Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

Question 6

Origins: Lateral Epicondyle of Humorous; Posterior Surface of Upper Ulna
Insertion: Posterior Surface of 5th Metacarpal Bone
Actions: Ulnar Flexion; Extension; Hyperextension

Answer 6

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Question 7

What are the 5 actions of the wrist joint?

Answer 7

Flexion
Extension
Hyperextension
Radial Flexion
Ulnar Flexion

Question 8

What are the 4 movements of the thumb

Answer 8

Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Abduction

Question 9

What are the 5 movements of the fingers?

Answer 9

Hyperextension
Extension
Flexion
Abduction
Adduction