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what does the radiocarpal joint include?
radius
radioulnar disk
scaphoid
lunate
triquetrum
motion plane of the midcarpal joints?
gliding motion
Triangular fibrocartilage complex location
disk extends from the ulnar side of radius to the ulnar styloid process
purpose of Triangular fibrocartilage complex
cushions joint
stabilizeds radiocarpal joints
with it, the ulna bears 40% of the load
wrist flexion has an arthokinematic motion in which direction?
posterior
wrist extension has an arthokinematic motion in which direction?
anterior
proximal row of carpals include:
scaphoid
lunate
triquetrum
pisiform
distal row of carpals include:
trapezium
trapezoid
capitate
hamate
Radial Collateral Ligament is located where?
styloid process to
scaphoid& trapezium
Ulnar collateral ligament is located where?
styloid process to
pisiform and triquetrum
Palmar radiocarpal ligament is located where?
anterior surface of wrist:
radius & ulna to scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum
purpose of Palmar radiocarpal ligament
prevent extension
Dorsal radiocarpal ligament is located where?
posterior surface of wrist:
radius to scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum
purpose of Dorsal radiocarpal ligament
limit flexion
describe palmar fascia
triangular-shaped fascia on palmar surface
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
O.I.A.N.
O
: Medial epicondyle
I
: base of 5th MC and pisiform
A:Wrist flexion and Ulnar deviation
N:ulnar
Flexor Carpi Radialis
O
: medial epicondyle
I:base of 2nd & 3rd MC
A: wrist flexion and Radial Deviation
N
: median
Palmaris Longus
O.I.A.N.
O
: medial epicondyle
I
: palmar fascia
A
: assists in wrist flexion
N
: median
Extensor carpi radialis longus
OIAN
O
: lateral epicondyle
I:base of 2nd metacarpal
A
: extension and radial deviation
N
: Radial
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
OIAN
O
: lateral epicondyle
I
: base of 3rd Metacarpal
A
: wrist extension
N
: radial
Which muscle doesn't perform wrist deviations?
Extensor Carpi radialis brevis
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
OIAN
O
: lateral epicondyle
I
: base of 5th metacarpal
A
: wrist extension and ulnar deviation
N
: radial
Author
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ID
251737
Card Set
Kinesiology-ch 12 Wrist
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wrist
Updated
12/8/2013, 10:19:37 PM
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