Quiz on Human Hand Anatomy

How many carpal bones are in the human hand?

• 8

• 5

• 4

• 6

What is the total number of bones in the human hand?

• 27

• 20

• 15

• 30

How many metacarpal bones are in the human hand?

• 5

• 8

• 4

• 6

How many distal phalanges are in the human hand?

• 5

• 4

• 8

• 6

What does DIP stand for in the context of hand joints?

• Distal interphalangeal

• Distal intermetacarpal

• Distal intercarpal

• Distal intertarsal

What is the full form of PIP in hand anatomy?

• Proximal interphalangeal

• Proximal intermetacarpal

• Proximal intercarpal

• Proximal intertarsal

Which joint is referred to as CMC in the hand?

• Carpometacarpal

• Carpalmetatarsal

• Carpometatarsal

• Carpalmetacarpal

What do collateral ligaments stabilize the joints from?

• Lateral or medial subluxation

• Anterior or posterior dislocation

• Flexion or extension

• Compression or tension

Which ligament prevents radial deviation (RD) of the joint?

• UCL

• LCL

• MCL

• RCL

What are the other names for MCL and LCL?

• UCL and RCL

• ACL and PCL

• TCL and FCL

• DCL and BCL