Flashcard on Human Hand Anatomy

Front

How many carpal bones are in the human hand?

Back

8

Front

What is the total number of bones in the human hand?

Back

27

Front

How many metacarpal bones are in the human hand?

Back

5

Front

How many distal phalanges are in the human hand?

Back

5

Front

What does DIP stand for in the context of hand joints?

Back

Distal interphalangeal

Front

What is the full form of PIP in hand anatomy?

Back

Proximal interphalangeal

Front

Which joint is referred to as CMC in the hand?

Back

Carpometacarpal

Front

What do collateral ligaments stabilize the joints from?

Back

Lateral or medial subluxation

Front

Which ligament prevents radial deviation (RD) of the joint? Options: UCL, LCL, MCL, RCL

Back

UCL

Front

What are the other names for MCL and LCL? Options: UCL and RCL, ACL and PCL, TCL and FCL, DCL and BCL

Back

UCL and RCL