Notes
5 metacarpals
Which bone is always on the thumb side of the hand, radius or ulna?
Radius
RICE
How many carpals are there?
8 carpals
Describe the capitate carpal
It is the middle top one that is tall but not wide
What is avascular necrosis?
tissue death due to lack of blood
what does vas/o mean
vessel
How many phalanges are there in two hands?
28 phalanges in two hands
What are the 3 layers of phalanges
Distal, intermediant/middle, and proximal
What is the difference between Jersey and Mallet finger?
Jersey finger can't flex fingers and mallet finger can't extend fingers
What does -ia mean
what is a metacarpal?
the long bones between the carpals and phalanges
Which carpal is the smallest and hangs on to triquetrum?
pisiform
What is a gamekeeper's/ skiers thumb?
pertaining to
Where is the Metacarpophalangeal joint at?
between the metacarpals and phalanges
Where is all the 4 sesamoid bones located
One is on the 5th metacarpal, another is on the 2nd metacarpal, and two is on the 1st metacarpal
What carpal is most likely to get fractured?
scaphoid
condition