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Questions and Answers
How many bones make up the palm of the hand?
How many bones make up the palm of the hand?
- 8
- 5 (correct)
- 10
- 7
Which bones connect the radius and ulna to the carpals in the hand?
Which bones connect the radius and ulna to the carpals in the hand?
- Carpal bones (correct)
- Tarsal bones
- Metacarpals
- Phalanges
How many carpal bones make up the wrist?
How many carpal bones make up the wrist?
- 4
- 6
- 8 (correct)
- 10
How many functional joints are there in the wrist?
How many functional joints are there in the wrist?
Which bone is not technically part of the wrist?
Which bone is not technically part of the wrist?
The elbow joint is primarily responsible for which of the following functions?
The elbow joint is primarily responsible for which of the following functions?
Which bone is NOT part of the elbow joint?
Which bone is NOT part of the elbow joint?
What type of joint is the Ulno-humeral joint?
What type of joint is the Ulno-humeral joint?
How many degrees of freedom does the Ulno-humeral joint have?
How many degrees of freedom does the Ulno-humeral joint have?
What lubricates the Ulno-humeral joint?
What lubricates the Ulno-humeral joint?
Flashcards
Palm bones count
Palm bones count
The palm is made up of 5 metacarpal bones.
Wrist bones (carpal)
Wrist bones (carpal)
8 carpal bones form the wrist.
Wrist joints
Wrist joints
The wrist has 3 functional joints.
Non-wrist bone
Non-wrist bone
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Elbow joint's role
Elbow joint's role
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Elbow joint excluded bone
Elbow joint excluded bone
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Ulno-humeral joint type
Ulno-humeral joint type
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Ulno-humeral degrees
Ulno-humeral degrees
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Ulno-humeral lubricant
Ulno-humeral lubricant
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Connecting radius/ulna to carpals
Connecting radius/ulna to carpals
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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
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Description
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.
