T2 L6: Anatomy of the hand (CH)

Which structure is also known as the pulleys for the flexor tendons?

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the MCP joints and extension of the IP joints?

Which nerve supplies the lateral two tendons of the flexor digitorum profundus?

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the MCP joints and is supplied by the ulnar nerve?

Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the thumb and is supplied by the median nerve?

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the thumb and is supplied by the median nerve?

Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the 5th digit and is supplied by the ulnar nerve?

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the 5th digit and is supplied by the ulnar nerve?

Which muscle is responsible for opposition of the thumb and is supplied by the median nerve?

Which muscle is responsible for opposition of the little finger and is supplied by the ulnar nerve?

Which nerve supplies the opponens digiti minimi muscle?

Which nerve supplies the adductor pollicis muscle?

Which artery forms a complex anastomosis in the hand?

Which artery forms the deep palmar arch?

Which nerve passes through the carpal tunnel?

Which nerve supplies the hypothenar muscles?

Which nerve supplies the lateral two lumbrical muscles?

Which nerve is responsible for the clawed hand deformity when damaged at the wrist?

Which nerve is responsible for the clawed hand deformity when damaged at the elbow?

Which nerve is spared in carpal tunnel syndrome, resulting in no loss of sensation on the palm of the hand?

Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome of the Anatomy of the Hand?

Which bone is commonly fractured in the hand and has a slow recovery due to poor blood supply?

Which joint in the hand is a saddle joint?

Which ligaments limit the abduction and adduction of the wrist joint?

Which movement is NOT possible in the thumb?

Which joints in the hand are hinge joints?

Which structure prevents the bowing of tendons in the carpal tunnel?

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the thumb?

Which ligament unifies the metacarpals in the hand?

Which structure is continuous with the palmar aponeurosis and has longitudinal and transverse fibers?

Which bones make up the most proximal part of the hand?

What is the function of the copper bones in the hand?

Which bones make up the main part of the palm of the hand?

What is the purpose of learning about the tendons and muscles in the hand?

Which joint in the hand is responsible for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction movements?

Which ligaments prevent excessive radial deviation at the wrist joint?

Which bone in the hand articulates with the proximal row of carpal bones at the radio carpal joint?

Which structure fills the gap between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones at the wrist joint?

Which bones make up the proximal row of the carpal bones?

Which bones make up the distal row of the carpal bones?

Which bones are located on the most lateral edge of the carpal bones?

Which bones are located on the most medial edge of the carpal bones?

What is the term used to describe individuals with excessive movement in their joints due to laxity in the ligaments?

Which type of joint allows for very little movement and is known as a plane joint?

What is the term used to describe the movement of the thumb where it comes up to the ceiling?

Which type of joint is found between the trapezium and the first metacarpal and allows for the position of thumb AB and adduction flexion?

Which structure surrounds the tendons just before they enter the carpal tunnel?

What is the function of the fibrous digital sheath?

What are the round ligaments within the fibrous digital sheath called?

Which tendons are covered by synovial sheaths to prevent friction?

Which joint in the hand is responsible for flexion and extension at the metacarpophalangeal joints?

Which ligament runs across the knuckles, keeping the joints together?

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the wrist and inserts into the palmar aponeurosis?

Which tendon runs underneath the flexor retinaculum and goes into the carpal tunnel?

Which term is used to describe the spreading of the tendon across the joints?

Which part of the hand is the extensor hood or dorsal digital expansion a part of?

Which tendons are part of the anatomical snuff box?

What is another term for extensor hoods or dorsal digital expansions?

What happens to the extensor digital tendon as it goes over the metacarpal phalanges joint?

What is the function of the extensor hoods or dorsal digital expansions?