Pisiform Bone Quiz

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Which bone lies between the lunate and pisiform bones on the medial side of the proximal row of carpal bones?

  • Pisiform bone (correct)
  • Lunate bone
  • Trapezium bone
  • Triquetrum bone

What is the function of the pisiform bone?

  • Acts as a pulley to alleviate stress on a muscle or tendon (correct)
  • Participates in wrist/joint articulation
  • Forms the first carpometacarpal joint
  • Provides the greatest mobility amongst other CMC joints of the hand

Which bone determines the axis where the goniometer will be placed for measuring wrist flexion and extension?

  • Triquetrum bone
  • Lunate bone (correct)
  • Pisiform bone
  • Trapezium bone

Which bone is considered the third most frequently fractured bone?

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Which bone is a sesamoid bone embedded within the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris?

<p>Pisiform bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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