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What is the final link of joints that positions the hand for functional activities?
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The wrist
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What do we express ideas and talents with?
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The hand
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What type of function does the hand have?
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It has sensory function providing feedback to the brain
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How many metacarpals are there?
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Five
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List the bones of the wrist and hands
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-distal radius
-carpal bones
-metacarpals
-phalanges
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The carpal bones are composed of how many rows?
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Two
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What is the proximal row of carpal bones?
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 -Scaphoid -Lunate -Triquetrum -Pisiform |
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What is the distal row of carpal bones?
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 -Trapezium -Trapezoid -Capitate -Hamate |
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The carpal bones are more concavity in the dorsal or palmar ?
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Palmar surface (anterior)
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The carpal bones are have more convexity on the anterior or posterior side of the hand
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Posterior side
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The short bones are arranged in an arch for a certain purpose, what is the purpose?
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Because it contributes to thumbs ability to oppose
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What is the attachement for the collateral ligaments?
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Styloid process
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The hook of the hamate is the attachment for which ligament?
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 Transverse carpal ligament |
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What is one of the most complex joints of the body?
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The wrist joint
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The wrist joint is a biaxial joint, what actions does it perform?
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Flexion/extension
radial deviation/ulnar deviation
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