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WorksheetsQuiz on Human Hand Anatomy
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
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
What type of joint is the MCP joint of the fingers?
Synovial uniaxial
Synovial biaxial
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Which movements are associated with MCP osteokinematics?
Rotation and circumduction
Flexion and extension
Supination and pronation
Inversion and eversion
What is the point of reference for abduction and adduction in the MCP joints?
Thumb
Index finger
Middle finger
Little finger
How many interphalangeal (IP) joints does the thumb have?
1
2
3
4
What is the range of motion (ROM) for proximal interphalangeal (PIP) flexion?
100 degrees
90 degrees
80 degrees
110 degrees
What is the range of motion (ROM) for distal interphalangeal (DIP) flexion?
90 degrees
100 degrees
80 degrees
70 degrees
What is the range of motion (ROM) for extension in IP joints?
0 degrees
10 degrees
20 degrees
30 degrees
What is the range of motion (ROM) for thumb flexion?
0-15 degrees
0-20 degrees
0-70 degrees
0 degrees
Which thumb movement has a range of motion (ROM) of 0 degrees?
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
What is the range of motion (ROM) for thumb abduction?
0-15 degrees
0-20 degrees
0-70 degrees
0 degrees
What does the term "opposition" refer to in thumb movements?
Return from opposition
Combination of motions where the thumb opposes the fingers
Movement away from the palm
Movement towards the palm
What type of joint is the MCP of the thumb?
Synovial uniaxial
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Ball and socket
What movements are allowed by the MCP joint of the thumb?
Flexion and extension only
Rotation and abduction
Circumduction and adduction
Supination and pronation
What is the range of flexion for the MCP joint of the thumb?
0-50 degrees
0-90 degrees
0-30 degrees
0-70 degrees
What is the correct order of the proximal row of carpal bones from radial to ulnar?
Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform
Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate
Hamate, Capitate, Trapezoid, Trapezium
Pisiform, Triquetrum, Lunate, Scaphoid
Which acronym helps to remember the order of carpal bones?
Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle
Many Vultures Eat Small Insects
Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants
Never Eat Soggy Waffles
Which motion involves bending the fingers towards the palm?
Finger flexion
Finger extension
Finger adduction
Finger abduction
What is the motion called when fingers are spread apart?
Finger flexion
Finger extension
Finger adduction
Finger abduction
Which movement of the thumb involves bringing the thumb across the palm to touch the fingertips?
Flexion
Extension
Opposition
Abduction
What is the movement called when the thumb moves away from the palm at a 30° angle?
Flexion
Abduction
Adduction
Reposition
Which thumb movement is described as returning the thumb to its anatomical position after opposition?
Flexion
Extension
Reposition
Adduction
What is a characteristic of intrinsic muscles in relation to the radiocarpal joint?
They start proximal to the radiocarpal joint.
They cross the radiocarpal joint.
They are confined to the hand and do not cross the radiocarpal joint.
They span the entire arm.
What is true about extrinsic muscles in relation to the radiocarpal joint?
They are confined to the hand.
They do not cross the radiocarpal joint.
They span the radiocarpal joint.
They are only found in the fingers.
Which of the following is NOT an extrinsic finger flexor?
FDS
FDP
FPL
ECR
What is the origin of the humeral head of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (FDS)?
Coronoid process
Medial epicondyle
Lateral epicondyle
Radial tuberosity
Which digits are affected by the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (FDS) when it flexes the PIP joints?
1-4
2-5
3-6
4-7
What nerve innervates the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (FDS)?
Ulnar
Radial
Median
Axillary
What is the origin of the Flexor Digitorum Profundis (FDP)?
Anteromedial surface of the proximal ulna
Posterior surface of the radius
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Anterior surface of the distal radius
Where does the Flexor Digitorum Profundis (FDP) insert?
Bases of distal phalanges of 2-5 by 4 different tendons
Bases of proximal phalanges of 1-4
Heads of metacarpals 2-5
Distal phalanges of thumb
What action is performed by the Flexor Digitorum Profundis (FDP)?
Flexes the DIP of 2-5, assists in PIP, MP, and wrist flexion
Extends the DIP of 2-5
Abducts the fingers
Rotates the wrist
Which nerves are associated with the Flexor Digitorum Profundis (FDP)?
Median nerve digits 2-3, Ulnar digits 4-5
Radial nerve digits 1-2, Ulnar digits 3-4
Ulnar nerve digits 1-3, Median digits 4-5
Radial nerve digits 2-5
Where does the FDS split and insert in the hand?
At the level of the PIP, inserting on the medial and lateral PIP joints
At the level of the DIP, inserting on the distal phalange
At the level of the MCP, inserting on the proximal phalange
At the level of the wrist, inserting on the carpal bones
Where does the FDP insert in the hand?
On the distal phalange
On the proximal phalange
On the carpal bones
On the medial and lateral PIP joints
What is the origin of the Flexor Pollicis Longus (FPL)?
Anterior surface of the radius and interosseous membrane
Posterior surface of the ulna
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Medial surface of the tibia
Where does the Flexor Pollicis Longus (FPL) insert?
Base of the 1st distal phalanx, palmar side
Base of the 2nd proximal phalanx, dorsal side
Base of the 3rd metacarpal, lateral side
Base of the 4th distal phalanx, dorsal side
What action is performed by the Flexor Pollicis Longus (FPL)?
Extends the thumb at the CMC, MP, IP
Flexes the thumb at the CMC, MP, IP
Abducts the thumb at the CMC, MP, IP
Adducts the thumb at the CMC, MP, IP
Which nerve innervates the Flexor Pollicis Longus (FPL)?
Ulnar nerve
Radial nerve
Median nerve
Axillary nerve
Which muscles are included in the term "intrinsics"?
Thenar and hypothenar muscles, lumbricals, interossei
Biceps and triceps
Quadriceps and hamstrings
Deltoid and trapezius
