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08/02/2008

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Term
how many bones are on each hand
Definition
27 on each hand
Term
how many phalanges are there
Definition
there are 14
Term
how many metacarpals are there on each hand
Definition
there are 5
Term
how many carpals are there on each hand
Definition
there are 8
Term
what is each finger called
Definition
a digit
Term
what does each digit has
Definition
3 phalanges
Term
where should you start counting from
Definition
the thumb
Term
each digit has 3 phalanges that are
Definition
distal,middle,proximal
Term
the thumb has only
Definition

proximal and distal

Term
each phalanx has a
Definition
head,body,base
Term
what are the metacarpals
Definition
the bones of the palm
Term
each metacarpal has a
Definition
head,body,base
Term
the base articulates with the
Definition
carpals
Term
the joint between the phalanges of the first digit is the
Definition
ip joint
Term
the joint between the 1st metacarpal and the proximal phalanx is the
Definition
1st metacarpal joint
Term
when radiographing the thumb what must be included
Definition
the 1st metacarpal must be included
Term
the 2nd through the 5th digits have what kind of joints
Definition
dip, pip and mc joints
Term
proximally the metacarpals articulate with the
Definition

CMC  joints

Term
the 1st metacarpals articulates with the
Definition
trapezium
Term
the 2nd metacarpal articulates with the
Definition
trapezoid
Term
the 3rd metacarpals articulates with the
Definition
capitate
Term
the 4th and 5th MC articulates with the
Definition
hamate
Term
what are the carpals
Definition
the wrist bones
Term
what are the bones in the proximal row
Definition
scaphoid,lunate,triquetrum,pisiform
Term
what is the largest bone in the proximal row
Definition
scaphoid
Term
what articulates with the radius proximally
Definition
scaphoid
Term
what is the carpal that is most frequently fractured
Definition
scaphoid
Term
what articulates with the  head of the radius
Definition
ulna
Term
what is the smallest of the carpals
Definition

pisiform

Term
what is anterior the the triquetrum
Definition

pisiform

Term
what are the carpals of the distal row
Definition
trapezium,trapeziod,capitate,hamate
Term
what is the largest of the carpal
Definition
capitate
Term
what is the hooklike process projecting from the palmar surface of the hamate
Definition
hammulus
Term

the radius is lateral or medial?

Definition
lateral
Term
the ulna is lateral or medial?
Definition
medial
Term
they(radius & ulna) articulate with each other at which joint
Definition
proximal radioulnar joint and distal radioulnar joint
Term
where are the styoid processes located at
Definition
at distal ends of both the radius and ulna
Term
where is the ulnar notch located at
Definition

on the medial aspect of the radius;the head of the ulna fits here

Term
where is the head of the ulna located at
Definition
at the distal end of the ulna
Term
where is the head of the radius located at
Definition
at the proximal end of the radius
Term
the radius is shorter and the only one directly involved in ?
Definition
the wrist joint
Term
during pronation,the radius does what?
Definition
the radius rotates around the ulna at the upper 3rd of the forearm
Term
what is on the proximal end of the radius
Definition
the head,neck and radial tuberosity
Term
the ulna is primarily involved in the?
Definition
elbow joint
Term
what are the two beak like processes
Definition
the olecranon process and the coronoid process
Term
what is the large concave depression articulating with the distal humerus is the?
Definition
trochlear or semilunar notch
Term
the radial notch is located on what side?
Definition
the lateral side of the proximal ulna,this where is head of the radius articulates with the ulna
Term
what is the expanded end of the distal humerus?
Definition
is the humeral condyle
Term
the trochlear is---,articulates with the ---and has a groove in the center called---?
Definition
medial,ulna, trochlear sulcus(groove)
Term
the capitulum is----and articulates with the----?
Definition
lateral, head of the radius
Term
the lateral epicondyle is on the what side?
Definition
lateral portion of the distal humerus
Term
the medial epicondyle is on what side?
Definition
medial side and is more prominent
Term
what are the two anterior depressions on the distal humerous?
Definition
radial fossa and coronoid fossa
Term
what is the posterior depression on the humerus?
Definition
olecranon fossa
Term
what is the rounded head,below and lateral to the head is the
Definition
anatomic neck
Term
the lesser tubercle is located?
Definition
anterior in anatomical position
Term
the greater tubercle is located ?
Definition
lateral in anatomical position
Term
what is the groove in between the lesser and greater tubercle?
Definition
intertubcular groove or bicipital groove
Term
what is below the tubercle and head?
Definition
surgical neck
Term
what is the site for most humeral fxs?
Definition
surgical neck of the humerus
Term
the deltoid tuberosity is on what side?
Definition

anterolateral surface

the site for deltoid muscle attachment

Term
all joints are classified as?
Definition
synovial and mobility type diarthrodial(freely moveable)
Term
ip joints have what kind of movement?
Definition

ginglymus or hinge-type the allow only

flexion and extension

Term

ginglymus or hinge-type allow only?

Definition
flexion and extension
Term
the mcp joints have what kind of movement ?
Definition
ellipsoidal or condyloid-type that allow flexion,extension and adduction and abduction
Term

ellipsoidal or condyloid-type allow want movement?

Definition
flexion and extension and adduction and abduction
Term

cmc joints of the 1st digit allows what kind of movement ?

Definition
sellar or saddle-type which allows flexion,extension,adduction and abduction,circumduction,opposition and rotation
Term
the 2nd thur the 5th have what kind of movement?
Definition
plane or gliding-type
Term
the intercarpal joints allow what kind of movement?
Definition
plane or gliding-type
Term
the wrist joint is?
Definition
ellipsoidal or condyloid-type
Term
the radiocarpal joint consists of the:
Definition
scaphoid,lunate and the radius
Term
the elbow joint is what kind of joint?
Definition
ginglymus hinge-type with flexion and extension
Term
ulnar deviation(scaphoid projection) does what?
Definition
opens up the radial side of the wrist
Term
radial deviation does what?
Definition
demonstrates ulnar side of wrist
Term
 in elbow rotation, the external rotaton does what?
Definition

separates the radius and ulna 

Term
in AP the radius and ulna are?
Definition
partially superimposed
Term
a visualized fad fat may indicated what?
Definition
trauma
Term
fat pads can only be visualized during a?
Definition
true 900 lateral elbow
Term
patient must be seated
Definition
sideways(away from scatter)
Term
exposure factors are
Definition

low to medium kV 50-70

short exposure time

small focal spot

adequate mAs

Term
the CR should be 900 or
Definition
perpendicular to part and IR unless otherwise indicated
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