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1
Q

true or false: the hand is heavier than the foot

A

FALSE: hand has similar organization to the foot, but less heavy

2
Q

the hand is subdivided into what 3 parts?

A

Carpals (8), Metacarpals (5) and Phalanges (14)

3
Q

what are the 4 proximal row carpals?

A

Scaphoid, Lunate, Triqeutrum and Pisiform

4
Q

what are the 4 carpals of the distal row of carpals?

A

Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, and Hamate

5
Q

which carpal bone is commonly fractured?

A

scaphoid

6
Q

what is another name for scaphoid

A

anatomical “snuff box”

7
Q

which carpal bone is not visible posteriorly?

A

pisiform

8
Q

what type of bone is pisiform

A

sesamoid

9
Q

which carpal bone has a hook

A

hamate

10
Q

what are the 2 parts of the metacarpals?

A

a) bases - proximal, articulate with distal carpals

b) heads - distal, articulate with proximal phalanges

11
Q

which part of the metacarpals are subcutaneous/palpable?

A

the heads of the metacarpals are subcutaneous/palpable

12
Q

how many phalanges are there in digits 2-5?

A

3 (proximal, intermediate, distal)

13
Q

how may phalanges in digit 1?

A

2 (proximal, distal)

14
Q

what are 2 other names for digit 1 in the hand?

A

thumb or pollex