Wrist and Hand Structure Quiz
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Wrist and Hand Structure Quiz

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Which of the following carpal bones is located in the proximal carpal row?

  • Capitate
  • Pisiform (correct)
  • Trapezium
  • Hamate

    • What type of joint is the radiocarpal joint classified as?

  • Synovial joint (correct)
  • Ball-and-socket joint
  • Hinge joint
  • Fibrous joint

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of joint found in the hand?

  • Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint
  • Interphalangeal (IP) joint
  • Radioulnar joint (correct)
  • Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint

    • Which of the following conditions is most likely to involve injury to the scaphoid bone?

    <p>Wrist fracture from a fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is most effective for assessing the range of motion at the wrist joint?

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

    What is the primary classification of motion at the distal radioulnar joint?

    <p>Single degree of freedom allowing only pronation and supination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint in the wrist allows for both flexion and extension as well as radial and ulnar deviation?

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

    What makes the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb unique compared to other joints?

    <p>It features saddle-shaped morphology providing opposition via multiple motions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the anatomical structure of the trapezium contribute to the function of the thumb?

    <p>It allows for slight axial rotation during thumb movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of physical examination techniques, which action encompasses the combination of abduction and flexion in the thumb?

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

    What type of joint is the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint classified as?

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

    Which degrees of motion are permitted by the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints?

    <p>1 degree - flexion and extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference in range of motion (ROM) related to gender in hand function?

    <p>Women typically have slightly more ROM compared to men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following joints has the greatest freedom of motion?

    <p>Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary capsular pattern for the thumb's metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint?

    <p>Flexion greater than extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which carpal bone is located in the distal carpal row?

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

    Which of the following joints primarily allows for gliding movement between the carpal bones?

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

    What connects the distal radius to the carpal bones in the wrist joint?

    <p>TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bones is NOT part of the proximal carpal row?

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

    Which joint is primarily responsible for flexion and extension in the fingers?

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

    What type of joint classification applies to the midcarpal joint?

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

    Which of the following movements does NOT occur at the 1st carpometacarpal joint of the thumb?

    <p>Radial deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many degrees of freedom are found in the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb?

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

    Which motion combination defines opposition at the 1st CMC joint of the thumb?

    <p>Flexion and abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motions are primarily involved at the distal radioulnar joint?

    <p>Pronation and supination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint in terms of motion freedom?

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

    Which movement is primarily associated with the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint?

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

    In comparison to men, how does the range of motion (ROM) of women generally differ in hand function?

    <p>Women have a greater overall ROM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the thumb's CMC joint's classification allows for its distinct mobility compared to other joints?

    <p>Saddle joint properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary capsular pattern indicated for the thumb's metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint?

    <p>Flexion greater than extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the fingers at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints?

    <p>Flexor digitorum profundus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is commonly associated with overuse of the extensor muscles of the wrist?

    <p>Lateral epicondylitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intrinsic muscle of the hand is responsible for abducting the little finger?

    <p>Abductor digiti minimi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is primarily performed by the lumbrical muscles in the hand?

    <p>Flexion of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints and extension of the interphalangeal (IP) joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle primarily innervates the anterior compartment flexors of the wrist and fingers?

    <p>Median nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is NOT part of the common flexor tendon in the anterior forearm?

    <p>Flexor pollicis longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intrinsic muscle group primarily aids in the adduction of fingers?

    <p>Interossei muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the palmaris brevis muscle in the hand?

    <p>Protects the ulnar nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle in the posterior forearm assists in extending the index finger?

    <p>Extensor indicis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group is primarily responsible for thumb opposition?

    <p>Thenar muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Wrist and Hand Structure

    • Bones
      • Distal radius
      • Distal Ulna
      • Carpals (8)
        • Scaphoid
        • Lunate
        • Triquetrum
        • Pisiform
        • Hamate
        • Capitate
        • Trapezoid
        • Trapezium
      • Metacarpals (5)
      • Proximal phalanges (5)
      • Middle phalanges (4)
      • Distal phalanges (5)
    • Carpal Rows
      • Proximal carpal row (4): Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform
      • Distal carpal row (4): Hamate, Capitate, Trapezoid, Trapezium
    • Articulations
      • Radiocarpal Joint
        • Distal radius and TFCC/disc articulate with scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum
        • Synovial joint
      • Midcarpal Joint
        • Located between proximal and distal carpal rows
        • Synovial joint, allows rows to move as a unit
      • Carpometacarpal (CMC) Joints
      • Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joints
      • Interphalangeal (IP) Joints

    Wrist

    • Radiocarpal Joint

      • Articulation of distal radius and TFCC/disc to scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum
      • Synovial joint

    • Midcarpal Joint

      • Located between the proximal and distal carpal rows
      • Synovial joint, allows rows to move as a unit

    Wrist Joints - Classification and Osteokinematics

    Joint Classification Degrees of Freedom Motion(s)
    Distal Radioulnar Pivot 1 Pronation/Supination
    Radiocarpal Condyloid (biaxial) 2 Flexion/Extension, Radial/Ulnar Deviation
    Midcarpal ("functional") Condyloid 2 Flexion/Extension, Radial/Ulnar Deviation

    Thumb: 1st CMC Joint

    • CMC joint of thumb: Trapezium and base of 1st metacarpal
    • Trapezium is saddle-shaped
    • 2 degrees of freedom (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction)
    • Slight axial rotation
    • Opposition: Abduction and flexion

    Motions of the Thumb

    • Extension

    Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joints, Proximal & Distal Interphalangeal (PIP, DIP) Joints

    Hand Joints - Classification and Osteokinematics

    Joint Classification Degrees of Freedom Motion(s)
    MCP Condyloid (biaxial) 2 Flexion/Extension, Abduction/Adduction
    PIP and DIP Hinge 1 Flexion/Extension
    Carpometacarpal (CMC) Saddle 2 Flexion/Extension, Abduction/Adduction
    Thumb

    Capsular Patterns

    • Wrist: Equal limits of flexion and extension, slight limit of radial and ulnar deviation
    • Fingers: Equal flexion and extension
    • Thumb CMC: Abduction and extension
    • Thumb MCP: All, flexion greater than extension
    • Thumb IP: All, flexion greater than extension

    Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors

    • Gradual decrease in ROM with age
    • Women have slightly more ROM than men
    • Right vs. Left hand

    Wrist and Hand Anatomy

    • Bones:

      • Distal radius and ulna form the wrist joint.
      • Carpals (8): Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, hamate, capitate, trapezoid, trapezium.
      • Metacarpals (5), Phalanges (14): Proximal (5), middle (4), and distal (5).

    • Carpal Rows:

      • Proximal Row (4): Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform.
      • Distal Row (4): Hamate, capitate, trapezoid, trapezium.

    • Articulations:

      • Radiocarpal joint: Distal radius and TFCC/disc to scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum. Synovial joint.
      • Midcarpal joint: Between proximal and distal carpal rows. Synovial joint, rows move as a unit.
      • Carpometacarpal (CMC) joints: Between carpals and metacarpals.
      • Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints: Between metacarpals and proximal phalanges.
      • Interphalangeal (IP) joints: Between phalanges.

    Wrist Joint Osteokinematics

    • Radiocarpal joint: Condyloid, 2 degrees of freedom (flexion/extension, radial/ulnar deviation).
    • Midcarpal joint: Condyloid, 2 degrees of freedom (flexion/extension, radial/ulnar deviation).

    Thumb Joint Osteokinematics

    • 1st CMC (thumb) joint: Saddle-shaped joint, 2 degrees of freedom (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction).
    • Opposition: Thumb's abduction and flexion.

    Hand Joint Osteokinematics

    • MCP joints: Condyloid, 2 degrees of freedom (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction).
    • PIP and DIP joints: Hinge, 1 degree of freedom (flexion/extension).
    • Carpometacarpal (CMC) thumb joint: Saddle-shaped joint, 2 degrees of freedom (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction).

    Capsular Patterns

    • Wrist: Equal limits of flexion and extension, slight limit for radial and ulnar deviation.
    • Fingers: Equal limits of flexion and extension.
    • Thumb CMC: Abduction and extension limitations.
    • Thumb MCP: Flexion greater than extension limitation.
    • Thumb IP: Flexion greater than extension limitation.

    Effects of Age, Gender, and other Factors

    • Age: Gradual decrease in range of motion (ROM).
    • Gender: Women generally have slightly greater ROM compared to men.
    • Dominance: Right vs. left side difference in ROM is unclear.

    Functional ROM

    • Activities of daily living (ADLs) usually require wrist extension and ulnar deviation.

    Muscles

    • Anterior Compartment (flexors): Flex wrist and fingers (including thumb), innervated primarily by median nerve (with few exceptions).
    • Posterior Compartment (extensors): Extend wrist and fingers (including thumb extension and abduction), innervated by radial nerve.

    Anterior Forearm Muscles

    • Flexor carpi radialis (FCR)
    • Palmaris longus
    • Flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)
    • Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)
    • Flexor pollicis longus (FPL)
    • Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP)

    Flexor Muscle Actions

    - **Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)**: Flexes PIP joints.
- **Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP):** Flexes DIP joints.

    Posterior Forearm Muscles

    • Extensor digitorum
    • Extensor digiti minimi
    • Extensor carpi ulnaris
    • Extensor carpi radialis brevis
    • Extensor indicis
    • Extensor pollicis longus (EPL)
    • Extensor pollicis brevis (EPB)
    • Abductor pollicis longus (APL)

    Intrinsic Hand Muscles

    • Thenar muscles: Abductor pollicis brevis (APB), opponens pollicis (OP), flexor pollicis brevis (FPB), adductor pollicis.
    • Hypothenar muscles: Abductor digiti minimi (ADM), flexor digiti minimi (brevis), opponens digiti minimi.
    • Other: Palmaris brevis, adductor pollicis.
    • Short muscles: Interossei, Lumbricals.

    Intrinsic Muscle Actions

    • Thenar: Thumb movement.
    • Hypothenar: Little finger movement.
    • Interossei: Adduct (Palmar) and abduct (Dorsal) fingers 2, 3, 4, 5.
    • Lumbricals: Flex MCP joints, extend PIP and DIP joints.

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