University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
Views:

419

Pages:

1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Joints of the wrist and hand Radiocarpal Joint Type Synovial ellipsoid joint Ligaments Articular surfaces Movements Palmar radiocarpal joint, extension, • Proximal component - distal end Flexion, dorsal radiocarpal ligament, adduction and abduction of radius, articular disc ulnar collateral ligament, • Distal component - scaphoid, radial collateral ligament lunate and triquetral of the proximal row of carpal bones (also includes triangular fibrocartilage complex) Major ligaments of the wrist • • • • Palmar radiocarpal Dorsal radiocarpal Ulnar collateral Radial collateral Features of the wrist joint • • Connects and serves as a transitional joint between the forearm and the hand It is a condyloid joint, which means it is a modified ball and socket joint that allows for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction movements Joints of the hand Identify the hand joints, determine their movements, and describe the articular surfaces and ligaments • • • • • • • • Intercarpals Subtalar Carpometacarpals Intermetacarpals Metacarpophalangeal (M.P.) Interphalangeal (I.P.) Thumb Fingers