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Anatomy & Physiology of the Hand

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which part of the hand provides shape & support?

a)

blood vessels

b)

nerves

c)

bones

d)

muscles

e)

tendons & ligaments

2.

Which two parts of the hand attach to bone to provide movement and support?

a)

blood vessels

b)

skeletal muscles

c)

tendons

d)

ligaments

e)

nerves

3.

When you bend your fingers into your palm, this is known as

a)

abduction

b)

extension

c)

adduction

d)

flexion

4.

How many joints does the thumb have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

The bones of the palm are also known as

a)

phalanges

b)

carpals

c)

metacarpals

d)

radius

e)

ulna

6.

All skeletal muscles work in (a)   to pull on and stabilize bones. One example of this is our biceps and triceps.

7.

In the picture, which motion are the fingers doing?

a)

adduction

b)

flexion

c)

extension

d)

abduction

8.

What are two other terms for the bones in your fingers

a)

digits

b)

metacarpals

c)

carpals

d)

phalanges

9.

The bone furthest away from the body (end of the finger) is known as the __ phalange.

a)

distal

b)

proximal

c)

middle

d)

metacarpal

10.

Which of the following is TRUE about blood vessels:

a)

arteries bring oxygen to the muscles

b)

veins take carbon dioxide waste from the muscles

c)

blood vessels are important to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles so they will function properly

d)

all options are correct