Bones of the Hand and Wrist
1. Total Number of Phalanges: 14
2. Total Number of Carpal Bones: 8
3. Total Number of Bones in Hand and Wrist: 27
Joints in the Hand and Wrist
1. Between the Two Phalanges of the First Digit (Thumb):
- Interphalangeal Joint
2. Between the First Metacarpal and the Proximal Phalanx of the Thumb:
- First Metacarpophalangeal Joint
3. Between the Middle and Distal Phalanges of the Fourth Digit:
- Fourth Distal Interphalangeal Joint
4. Between the Carpals and the First Metacarpal:
- First Carpometacarpal Joint
5. Between the Forearm and the Carpals:
- Radiocarpal Joint
6. Between the Distal Radius and Ulna:
- Distal Radioulnar Joint
Carpal Bones
1. Carpal with a "Hook-like" Process:
, - Hamate
2. Carpal that Articulates with the Base of the Thumb:
- Trapezium
3. Most Commonly Fractured Carpal:
- Scaphoid
4. Two Anterior Carpal Bones on a Lateral Wrist Radiograph:
- Scaphoid and Trapezium
Anatomical Landmarks
1. Bone Containing the Coronoid Process:
- Ulna
2. Location of Coronoid and Radial Fossae:
- Anterior Aspect of Distal Humerus
3. Bony Landmarks for Positioning the Upper Limb:
- Lateral and Medial Epicondyles
4. Location of Coronoid Tubercle:
- Medial Aspect of Coronoid Process
Anatomical Positioning
1. Most Inferior or Distal Structure in Erect Position:
- A. Head of Ulna (correct answer)
2. Joint Movement Types: