Wrist/Hand Anatomy

Front

What is the Pronator Quadratus?

Back

A square-shaped muscle located in the forearm, responsible for pronating the wrist and hand.

Front

What is the Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) joint?

Back

A joint in the fingers located between the first (proximal) and second (distal) phalanges.

Front

What is the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus?

Back

A muscle of the forearm that extends and abducts the wrist.

Front

What is the Radius?

Back

One of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the thumb side.

Front

What is the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris?

Back

A muscle that flexes and adducts the wrist.

Front

What is the function of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament?

Back

A ligament that provides stability to the inner side of the elbow joint.

Front

What is the role of the Extensor Digitorum?

Back

A muscle that extends the fingers and the wrist.

Front

What is the Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint?

Back

A joint that connects the wrist to the base of the fingers.

Front

What is the Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) joint?

Back

The joint located between the second and third phalanges of the fingers.

Front

What is the Flexor Digitorum Profundus?

Back

A muscle that flexes the distal joints of the fingers.