Chapter 16 Test Review

 Which of these best describe boutonniere deformity?

• PIP joint flexion and DIP joint hyperextension

• DIP joint flexion and PIP joint hyperextension

• MCP joint flexion and PIP joint hyperextension

• none of these

When a flexor tendon is torn from the distal phalanx, resulting in an inability to straighten the finger, it is called

• mallet finger

• boutonniere deformity

• jersey finger

• gamekeeper's thumb

When an extensor tendon is torn from the distal phalanx, resulting in an inability to straighten the finger, it is called

• mallet finger

• boutonniere deformity

• jersey finger

• gamekeeper's thumb

Tendinitis that affects the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis is commonly known as

• carpal tunnel syndrome

• de Quervain's tendinitis

• boutonniere tendinitis

• mallet finger

A sprain to the medial collateral ligament of the thumb is called

• mallet thumb

• skier's thumb

• jersey thumb

• gamekeeper's thumb

• skier's thumb & gamekeeper's thumb

Which of the carpal bones is most commonly dislocated?

• lunate

• trapezium

• scaphoid

• pisiform

Which of the following carpal bones is found in the anatomical snuffbox?

• lunate

• trapezium

• scaphoid

• pisiform

There are ______ phalanges in the hand.

• 5

• 8

• 14

• 27

This injury refers to a fracture of the radius and ulna that causes the arm to bend into extension at the fracture site.

• Colles' fracture

• boxer's fracture

• boutonniere deformity

• Lassie's fracture

This geometric structure, abbreviated TFCC, is located on the medial aspect of the wrist, between the ulna and carpal bones. It serves to cushion this area, but it is sometimes injured, especially with wrist hyperextension injuries.

• trapezoidal fibrous cartilage complex

• triangular fibrous cartilage complex

• triangular fibrous cartilage complex

• triangular fibrocartilage complex