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Wrist, Hand and Fingers

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the primary functions of the wrist and hand?

a)

To gather information for the individual and allow for dexterous manipulation of objects

b)

To support body weight during walking

c)

To provide balance while running

d)

To protect internal organs

2.

Fill in the blank: The wrist and hand allow for dexterous manipulation of objects and have lots of _____

a)

ROM

b)

muscles

c)

ligaments

d)

cartilage

3.

The risk for injury is quite high in the wrist, hand, and fingers because the hands are so frequently used and exposed during activity and competition.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

How many carpal bones are there in the human hand?

a)

5

b)

8

c)

14

d)

7

5.

Which of the following is NOT a carpal bone?

a)

Scaphoid

b)

Lunate

c)

Femur

d)

Hamate

6.

Fill in the blank: The bones found in the palm are called _______.

a)

Metacarpals

b)

Phalanges

c)

Tarsals

d)

Clavicles

7.

How many phalanges are there in the human hand?

a)

14

b)

10

c)

20

d)

12

8.

True or False: The thumb has three phalanges.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Match the following carpal bones with their names as shown in the diagram:

a)

A bone at the base of the thumb

1.

Scaphoid

b)

A bone next to the scaphoid

2.

Lunate

c)

A bone near the pinky side

3.

Triquetrum

d)

A small round bone on the pinky side

4.

Pisiform

e)

A bone below the thumb metacarpal

5.

Trapezium

10.

What does the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) connect?

a)

The head of the ulna to the triquetral bone in the wrist

b)

The radius to the scaphoid bone

c)

The humerus to the radius

d)

The pisiform to the hamate bone

11.

Which ligament is the main stabilizer in the wrist and hand?

a)

Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)

b)

Scapholunate ligament

c)

Radial collateral ligament

d)

Ulnar collateral ligament

12.

The Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a frequent site of injury in athletics.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)?

a)

A) Stabilizer

b)

B) Provides rotation and shock absorption

c)

C) Produces red blood cells

d)

D) Connects the head of the ulna to the triquetral bone

14.

Name one function of the Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC).

a)

Stabilizer / Provides rotation and shock absorption / Connects the head of the ulna to the triquetral bone in the wrist

b)

Facilitates elbow flexion

c)

Supports the patella

d)

Aids in shoulder abduction

15.

Each finger contains how many flexor tendons and how many principal extensor tendons?

a)

Each finger contains two flexor tendons and one principal extensor tendon.

b)

Each finger contains one flexor tendon and two principal extensor tendons.

c)

Each finger contains three flexor tendons and two principal extensor tendons.

d)

Each finger contains two flexor tendons and two principal extensor tendons.

16.

Separate flexor tendons provide the finger with the ability to flex the PIP joint independently of the DIP joint.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which fingers have their own unique set of muscles and tendons that provide increased range of motion (ROM)?

a)

Index and middle finger

b)

Thumb and pinkie

c)

Ring and middle finger

d)

All fingers

18.

Match the following bones of the hand with their color in the diagram:

a)

Distal phalanges

1.

Orange

b)

Intermediate phalanges

2.

Blue

c)

Proximal phalanges

3.

Green

d)

Metacarpals

4.

Yellow

e)

Carpals

5.

Purple

19.

Name two types of movement shown in the lower right diagram of the hand.

a)

Any two of: Flexion, Extension, Radial Deviation, Ulnar Deviation, Pronation, Supination.

b)

Only Flexion and Extension.

c)

Only Pronation and Supination.

d)

Only Radial Deviation and Ulnar Deviation.

20.

What is a common cause of wrist dislocation?

a)

Direct blow to the wrist

b)

FOOSH (fall on outstretched hand) or forced hyperextension

c)

Twisting injury

d)

Overuse injury

21.

Which carpal bone is most frequently dislocated in a wrist dislocation?

a)

Scaphoid

b)

Lunate

c)

Triquetrum

d)

Pisiform

22.

Fill in the blank: Dislocation of the lunate can put pressure on tendons and nerves in the ________ tunnel.

a)

carpal

b)

cubital

c)

tarsal

d)

inguinal

23.

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of wrist dislocation?

a)

A) Pain

b)

B) Increased range of motion (ROM)

c)

C) Decreased ROM

d)

D) Possible numbness in the hand

24.

What is a possible treatment for wrist dislocation?

a)

Surgery only

b)

Reduction, immobilized, and cast, tape, or brace

c)

Physical therapy only

d)

No treatment needed

25.

What condition is shown in the X-ray?

a)

Wrist fracture

b)

Wrist dislocation

c)

Wrist sprain

d)

Normal wrist

26.

Refer to the clinical image with the yellow arrow. What does the arrow indicate?

a)

Swelling from a wrist sprain

b)

Location of a wrist dislocation

c)

Site of a wrist fracture

d)

Normal anatomy

27.

Where is the TFCC located?

a)

Between the carpal bones and the ulna

b)

Between the radius and the ulna

c)

In the fingers

d)

In the elbow

28.

TFCC is most commonly injured through which of the following?

a)

Extreme rotation or twist of the wrist

b)

Running

c)

Jumping

d)

Bending the knee

29.

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a TFCC sprain?

a)

A) Pain on the ulnar side

b)

B) Decreased ROM

c)

C) Clicking or popping

d)

D) Headache

30.

Fill in the blank: Treatment for a TFCC sprain includes immobilized/brace, progressive ROM, and ________ exercises.

a)

strengthening

b)

stretching

c)

balancing

d)

endurance

31.

TFCC sprain can cause possible swelling in the wrist.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Which bone is labeled as being next to the TFCC in the wrist?

a)

Ulna

b)

Scaphoid

c)

Radius

d)

Lunate

33.

What is the most common injury seen at the wrist joint?

a)

Wrist sprain

b)

Wrist fracture

c)

Wrist dislocation

d)

Wrist infection

34.

A wrist sprain is caused by which of the following?

a)

A fall on a hyperextended hand

b)

A direct blow to the elbow

c)

Lifting heavy objects

d)

Typing for long hours

35.

A wrist sprain is painful and causes dysfunction at the joint.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a wrist sprain?

a)

A) Pain

b)

B) Possible swelling

c)

C) Decreased ROM

d)

D) Increased appetite

37.

Fill in the blank: Treatment for a wrist sprain includes ruling out a ________, using cold and electric modalities, strengthening, and taping or bracing.

a)

fracture

b)

infection

c)

tumor

d)

dislocation

38.

Select two signs or symptoms of a wrist sprain.

a)

Swelling and pain

b)

Fever and rash

c)

Nausea and vomiting

d)

Hearing loss and dizziness

39.

What is a metacarpal fracture most commonly the result of?

a)

Overuse injury

b)

Direct blow to the bone from the ground, another player, or a piece of equipment

c)

Infection

d)

Genetic disorder

40.

A Boxer Fracture is a metacarpal fracture of which finger?

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

2nd

41.

Fill in the blank: A Boxer Fracture results from a ______ or direct blow that compresses the bone.

a)

punch

b)

fall

c)

twist

d)

stretch

42.

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a metacarpal fracture?

a)

A) Pain

b)

B) Possible deformity and swelling

c)

C) Crepitus

d)

D) Fever

43.

What is a possible treatment for a metacarpal fracture?

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Cast, possible surgery, ROM, and strengthening exercises

c)

Bed rest only

d)

Ice packs only

44.

Refer to the X-ray image with the red arrow. What does the arrow indicate?

a)

Normal bone

b)

Metacarpal fracture

c)

Dislocation

d)

Sprain

45.

What are some causes of finger dislocation?

a)

Twisting force

b)

Severe hyperextension

c)

Lateral or longitudinal force

d)

All of the above

46.

Fill in the blank: Ligaments ______ or rupture and allow the bones to be displaced in a finger dislocation.

a)

stretch

b)

shrink

c)

calcify

d)

fuse

47.

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of finger dislocation?

a)

A) Pain

b)

B) Swelling

c)

C) Increased range of motion

d)

D) Decreased strength

48.

Fill in the blank: Treatment for finger dislocation includes reduce, tape or splint, and _______.

a)

X-rays

b)

Ice packs

c)

Physical therapy

d)

Antibiotics

49.

Decreased range of motion (ROM) is a symptom of finger dislocation.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Select the image that shows an X-ray of a dislocated finger.

a)

An X-ray showing a finger bone out of alignment at the joint

b)

An X-ray showing a normal, straight finger

c)

An X-ray showing a fractured finger bone

d)

An X-ray showing a finger with a metal implant

51.

What is a frequent form of preventive and post-injury taping utilized in athletics?

a)

Taping of the wrist and thumb

b)

Taping of the ankle and knee

c)

Taping of the elbow and shoulder

d)

Taping of the neck and back

52.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of taping the wrist and thumb?

a)

Reduced excessive motion

b)

Increases the risk of injury

c)

Decreases the risk of injury

d)

Preventive and post-injury use

53.

There are many different ways to tape a wrist, depending on what you are taping for.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Which of the following is NOT a type of wrist taping?

a)

Cuff

b)

Fan

c)

Figure 8

d)

Buddy Taping

55.

Fill in the blank: For thumb taping, the two main movements considered are ______ or ______.

a)

flexion or extension

b)

abduction or adduction

c)

pronation or supination

d)

rotation or circumduction

56.

What is the taping method called for fingers?

a)

Buddy Taping

b)

Cross Taping

c)

Figure-Eight Taping

d)

Spiral Taping

57.

Which taping method is shown in the first image?

a)

Wrist taping (Cuff or Figure 8)

b)

Ankle taping (Basket Weave)

c)

Thumb taping (Spica)

d)

Knee taping (McConnell)

58.

Which taping method is shown in the second image?

a)

Wrist taping (Figure 8)

b)

Ankle taping (Basket Weave)

c)

Thumb spica taping

d)

Knee patella taping

59.

What is the primary responsibility of the elbow and forearm?

a)

To rotate the shoulder

b)

To place the hand and fingers in a position so that they can perform their many essential functions

c)

To support the head

d)

To move the toes

60.

Fill in the blank: Fine-tune the hand placement by changing the _______, _______, and _______ of the limb.

a)

height, length, and angle

b)

width, depth, and color

c)

speed, force, and direction

d)

texture, temperature, and weight

61.

The forearm is capable of rotating as well.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Match the following forearm parts with their correct labels:

a)

Upper arm bone

1.

Humerus

b)

Muscle on the front of the upper arm

2.

Biceps muscle

c)

Tendon connecting extensor muscles

3.

Common extensor tendon

d)

One of the two long bones in the forearm

4.

Ulna

e)

Bony prominence of the elbow

5.

Olecranon

63.

The elbow and forearm complex is composed of how many long bones?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

64.

Which bone contains the epicondyles?

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Scapula

65.

The ulna extends the length of the forearm medially from the elbow to the _____?

a)

wrist

b)

shoulder

c)

knee

d)

ankle

66.

Which process of the ulna helps prevent hyperextension?

a)

Coronoid process

b)

Olecranon process

c)

Styloid process

d)

Acromion process

67.

The radius is located on which side of the forearm?

a)

Medial

b)

Lateral

c)

Posterior

d)

Anterior

68.

Name the three long bones that make up the elbow and forearm complex.

a)

Humerus, Ulna, Radius

b)

Femur, Tibia, Fibula

c)

Scapula, Clavicle, Humerus

d)

Tibia, Fibula, Patella

69.

Refer to the diagram. Label the bones shown:

a)

Humerus, Radius, Ulna (as labeled in the diagram)

b)

Femur, Tibia, Fibula

c)

Scapula, Clavicle, Sternum

d)

Tibia, Fibula, Patella

70.

Which muscles assist with flexion and extension of the elbow?

a)

Biceps and triceps

b)

Pronator teres and supinator

c)

Wrist flexors and extensors

d)

None of the above

71.

What is the primary function of the brachioradialis and brachialis at the elbow joint?

a)

Extension

b)

Flexion

c)

Rotation

d)

Abduction

72.

Wrist flexors and extensors act directly on the elbow joint.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Name two muscles that are involved in the flexion of the elbow.

a)

Brachioradialis and brachialis

b)

Triceps brachii and anconeus

c)

Deltoid and trapezius

d)

Latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major

74.

Identify the muscle labeled as 'Triceps brachii' in the diagram of the Muscles of the Forearm (right arm, posterior compartment).

a)

Triceps brachii

b)

Brachioradialis

c)

Flexor carpi ulnaris

d)

Extensor digitorum

75.

Which muscles are responsible for pronation and supination at the elbow joint?

a)

Pronator teres and supinator

b)

Biceps and triceps

c)

Wrist flexors and extensors

d)

Extensor digitorum

76.

What is a common cause of an ulna/radius fracture?

a)

Direct blow or fall onto an outstretched arm

b)

Running

c)

Lifting heavy objects

d)

Sitting for long periods

77.

Ulna/radius fractures are most common in which age group?

a)

Elderly

b)

Children and adolescents

c)

Middle-aged adults

d)

Infants

78.

Colles’ fracture occurs at the ______ end of the radius and ulna.

a)

distal

b)

proximal

c)

medial

d)

lateral

79.

Colles’ fracture most often occurs because of:

a)

A) A direct blow to the elbow

b)

B) A fall on an outstretched hand

c)

C) Twisting the wrist

d)

D) Lifting heavy objects

80.

How long is immobilization typically required for a Colles’ fracture?

a)

1-2 days

b)

1-2 weeks

c)

1-2 months

d)

1-2 years

81.

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of an ulna/radius fracture?

a)

A) Moderate to severe pain

b)

B) Possible deformity

c)

C) Swelling

d)

D) Increased mobility

82.

Treatment for an ulna/radius fracture includes RICE, splinting, cast, and extensive rehab.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Which bone is affected in a Colles’ fracture?

a)

Femur

b)

Radius

c)

Tibia

d)

Humerus

84.

What is a common cause of an elbow fracture?

a)

Overuse of the elbow

b)

Fall directly on an outstretched arm or direct trauma to the elbow

c)

Lack of exercise

d)

Poor nutrition

85.

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of an elbow fracture?

a)

A) Moderate to severe pain

b)

B) Decreased ROM and strength

c)

C) Muscle spasms

d)

D) Improved flexibility

86.

Fill in the blank: Treatment for an elbow fracture includes being ______, x-rays, brachial pulse, 3-4 months, and ROM exercises.

a)

splinted

b)

elevated

c)

bandaged

d)

iced

87.

Swelling and discoloration are possible symptoms of an elbow fracture.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

ROM stands for _______ in the context of elbow fracture treatment.

a)

Range of Motion

b)

Rate of Movement

c)

Reduction of Malunion

d)

Rotation of Muscles

89.

The red arrow in the lower image indicates which type of injury?

a)

Fracture

b)

Dislocation

c)

Sprain

d)

Contusion

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