10 Questions
How many bones make up the palm of the hand?
5
Which bones connect the radius and ulna to the carpals in the hand?
Carpal bones
How many carpal bones make up the wrist?
8
How many functional joints are there in the wrist?
Three
Which bone is not technically part of the wrist?
Distal ulna
The elbow joint is primarily responsible for which of the following functions?
Facilitating the placement of the hand in space
Which bone is NOT part of the elbow joint?
Femur
What type of joint is the Ulno-humeral joint?
Uniaxial synovial hinge joint
How many degrees of freedom does the Ulno-humeral joint have?
One
What lubricates the Ulno-humeral joint?
Synovial fluid
Study Notes
Hand Anatomy
- 5 metacarpal bones make up the palm of the hand
- Radiocarpal and ulnocarpal bones connect the radius and ulna to the carpals in the hand
- 8 carpal bones make up the wrist
- There are 2 functional joints in the wrist
Elbow Joint
- The elbow joint is primarily responsible for flexion and extension
- The radius bone is NOT part of the elbow joint
- The Ulno-humeral joint is a hinge joint
- The Ulno-humeral joint has 1 degree of freedom
- Synovial fluid lubricates the Ulno-humeral joint
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system with a quiz on the wrist joint. Explore the complex connections between the forearm bones and the carpals in the hand. This quiz covers essential information for students of physical therapy and related fields.
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