Chapter 20: The Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Review

Four different muscles flex the forearm at the elbow.

• True

• False

• False, it's three

Ulnar nerve contusions are rare.

• True

• False

Ganglion cysts are not benign.

• True

• False

How many carpal bones are there?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

The _____ bones that make up the wrist are known as carpals.

• four

• six

• seven

• eight

The ulnar nerve passes through ________ tunnel in the posterior aspect of the __________.

• cubital, lateral epicondyle

• radial, lateral epicondyle

• cubital, medial epicondyle

• radial, medial epicondyle

A Colles fracture involves an injury to the...

• wrist and hand

• shoulder

• elbow

• collarbone

Regardless of the type of injury, applying ice to the injured area will help control pain and swelling.

• True

• False

The wrist and hand are far more complex than the elbow.

• True

• False

The humerus articulates with the radius and ulna, forming a _________ joint.

• ball-and-socket

• hinge

• fixed

• gliding