HAND ANATOMY fill in the blank

Front

What does MCP stand for in hand anatomy?

Back

MCP stands for metacarpophalangeal joint.

Front

Which carpal bone is hooked?

Back

The hooked carpal bone is the hamate.

Front

What is the CMC joint?

Back

The CMC stands for carpometacarpal joint.

Front

What is the MCP joint?

Back

The MCP stands for metacarpophalangeal joint.

Front

What is the DIP joint?

Back

The DIP stands for distal interphalangeal joint.

Front

What is the function of the metacarpophalangeal joint?

Back

The MCP joint allows for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction of the fingers.

Front

How many carpal bones are in the human wrist?

Back

There are eight carpal bones in the human wrist.

Front

Name the carpal bones in the proximal row.

Back

The proximal row of carpal bones includes the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, and pisiform.

Front

Name the carpal bones in the distal row.

Back

The distal row of carpal bones includes the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate.

Front

What is the anatomical significance of the hamate bone?

Back

The hamate bone has a hook-like projection called the hamulus, which serves as a site for muscle attachment.