Shoulder Girdle & Carpus

The carpal bones are classified into how many rows?

• One
  

• Two

• Three

• Four

The joint between the distal radius and ulna and the proximal row of carpal bones is known as the:

• Radiocarpal joint
  

• Carpometacarpal joint
  

• Intercarpal joint
  

• Ulnocarpal joint

The carpal bone that articulates with the first metacarpal is the:

• Pisiform
  

• Trapezium
  

• Scaphoid
  

• Hamate

The ligaments that stabilize the carpal bones and form the carpal tunnel are known as: a) Collateral ligaments
b) Annular ligaments
c) Transverse ligaments
d) Flexor retinaculum

• Collateral ligaments
  

• Annular ligaments
  

• Transverse ligaments
  

• Flexor retinaculum

Which nerve runs through the carpal tunnel and can be affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?

• Radial nerve
  

• Median nerve
  

• Ulnar nerve
  

• Brachial nerve

The carpal bone that is palpable on the anterior surface of the wrist is the:

• Capitate
  

• Trapezoid
  

• Hamate
  

• Pisiform

The joint between the carpal bones and the metacarpal bones is known as the:

• Metacarpophalangeal joint
  

• Carpometacarpal joint
  

• Interphalangeal joint
  

• Intercarpal joint

The movement that involves moving the thumb toward the little finger is known as:

• Opposition
  

• Reposition
  

• Abduction
  

• Adduction

Which carpal bone is located on the ulnar side of the wrist?

• Lunate

• Trapezium
  

• Triquetrum
  

• Scaphoid

The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is classified as a:

• 
  Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint
  

• Saddle joint
  

• Hinge joint