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Which two rows comprise the eight carpal bones?
Which two rows comprise the eight carpal bones?
What is the shape of the scaphoid bone?
What is the shape of the scaphoid bone?
How many phalanges are present in the thumb?
How many phalanges are present in the thumb?
Which of the following bones is not part of the distal row of carpal bones?
Which of the following bones is not part of the distal row of carpal bones?
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What is the largest carpal bone?
What is the largest carpal bone?
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What is the anatomical orientation of the base of the carpal bone arch?
What is the anatomical orientation of the base of the carpal bone arch?
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Which retinaculum contains six tunnels?
Which retinaculum contains six tunnels?
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How many metacarpal bones are present in the hand?
How many metacarpal bones are present in the hand?
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Which bones form the lateral side of the carpal arch?
Which bones form the lateral side of the carpal arch?
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What structure forms the anterior wall of the carpal tunnel?
What structure forms the anterior wall of the carpal tunnel?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the boundaries of the carpal tunnel?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the boundaries of the carpal tunnel?
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The flexor retinaculum primarily functions to:
The flexor retinaculum primarily functions to:
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Which bones form the medial side of the carpal arch?
Which bones form the medial side of the carpal arch?
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What is the primary role of the carpal tunnel?
What is the primary role of the carpal tunnel?
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The deep part of the attachment of the flexor retinaculum is associated with which bone?
The deep part of the attachment of the flexor retinaculum is associated with which bone?
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Which aspect of the carpal bone arrangement contributes to forming the roof of the carpal tunnel?
Which aspect of the carpal bone arrangement contributes to forming the roof of the carpal tunnel?
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Which tendon lies most anterior and medial within the carpal tunnel?
Which tendon lies most anterior and medial within the carpal tunnel?
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Which structure is located anterior and lateral in the carpal tunnel?
Which structure is located anterior and lateral in the carpal tunnel?
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What is the function of the synovial sheaths in the carpal tunnel?
What is the function of the synovial sheaths in the carpal tunnel?
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Which of the following structures is not part of the carpal tunnel's contents?
Which of the following structures is not part of the carpal tunnel's contents?
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Which nerve is located outside the carpal tunnel?
Which nerve is located outside the carpal tunnel?
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Which structure directly surrounds the tendon of the flexor pollicis longus?
Which structure directly surrounds the tendon of the flexor pollicis longus?
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From medial to lateral, which is the first structure outside the carpal tunnel?
From medial to lateral, which is the first structure outside the carpal tunnel?
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What arrangement do the tendons of the flexor digitorum superficialis have in relation to the flexor digitorum profundus tendons?
What arrangement do the tendons of the flexor digitorum superficialis have in relation to the flexor digitorum profundus tendons?
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What is the primary function of the extensor retinaculum?
What is the primary function of the extensor retinaculum?
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How many separate tunnels does the extensor retinaculum form for the long extensor tendons?
How many separate tunnels does the extensor retinaculum form for the long extensor tendons?
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What anatomical structures separate the tunnels created by the extensor retinaculum?
What anatomical structures separate the tunnels created by the extensor retinaculum?
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Which of the following tendons is NOT a part of the long extensor group listed?
Which of the following tendons is NOT a part of the long extensor group listed?
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Where is the extensor retinaculum located?
Where is the extensor retinaculum located?
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Which anatomical component surrounds each tendon within the tunnels of the extensor retinaculum?
Which anatomical component surrounds each tendon within the tunnels of the extensor retinaculum?
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Which muscle listed is responsible for wrist extension and is associated with the extensor retinaculum?
Which muscle listed is responsible for wrist extension and is associated with the extensor retinaculum?
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What type of structural tissue predominantly composes the extensor retinaculum?
What type of structural tissue predominantly composes the extensor retinaculum?
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What is the primary cause of increased pressure on the median nerve?
What is the primary cause of increased pressure on the median nerve?
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Which clinical sign is typically used to diagnose issues with the median nerve?
Which clinical sign is typically used to diagnose issues with the median nerve?
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What is the primary pathological feature of a ganglion cyst?
What is the primary pathological feature of a ganglion cyst?
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In the case of a ganglion cyst, what is the most common symptom?
In the case of a ganglion cyst, what is the most common symptom?
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What is the appropriate management for an asymptomatic ganglion cyst?
What is the appropriate management for an asymptomatic ganglion cyst?
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What could potentially occur if a ganglion cyst compresses nearby structures?
What could potentially occur if a ganglion cyst compresses nearby structures?
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What is the significance of transillumination in assessing wrist masses?
What is the significance of transillumination in assessing wrist masses?
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What is the likely diagnosis for a 27-year-old woman with a painless lump on her wrist that transilluminates?
What is the likely diagnosis for a 27-year-old woman with a painless lump on her wrist that transilluminates?
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