Anatomy of the Hand: Metacarpal Bones and Articulations
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During the 4th week of intrauterine life, a pair of small elevations known as limb buds appear on the ventrolateral aspect of the embryo. Where do the anterior pair of upper limb buds appear?

  • Opposite the lumbar and upper sacral segments
  • Opposite the lower cervical segments (correct)
  • At the lumbar and upper sacral segments
  • At the lower cervical segments
  • Why are the upper and lower limbs initially described as flipper-like appendages during an early stage of development?

  • They have preaxial and postaxial borders (correct)
  • They have proximal, middle, and distal segments
  • They have similar dorsal and ventral surfaces
  • They have the same number of fingers and toes
  • What is the homologous part of the upper limb to the thigh in the lower limb?

  • Elbow joint
  • Shoulder/pectoral girdle
  • Forearm
  • Arm (correct)
  • Where do the posterior pair of lower limb buds appear during limb development?

    <p>At the lumbar and upper sacral segments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the homologous part of the upper limb to the hip joint in the lower limb?

    <p>Shoulder joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the preaxial border of both upper and lower limbs during early development?

    <p>Facing towards the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many metacarpal bones are in the hand?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the numbering order of the metacarpal bones from lateral to medial side?

    <p>One to five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the hand do metacarpophalangeal joints connect?

    <p>Metacarpals and proximal phalanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the first carpometacarpal joint unique in terms of movements?

    <p>It has a separate joint cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many digits are in the hand (excluding the thumb)?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which limb part attaches the limb to the trunk?

    <p>Limb girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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