wrist hand injuries
how many bones in the hand and wrist
29
number of carpal bones in wrist
8
de quervains
A common tendinitis that occurs at the thumb
boutonniere
An Avulsion fracture of the distal phalanx
gamekeepers thumb
An injury to the medial collateral ligament of the thumb
difference between a mallet finger and jersey finger
Jersey finger is a rupture to the flexor tendon while mallet finger is an rupture to the extensor tendon
Scaphoid
Located in the anatomical snuffbox
capitate
The carpal bone located directly proximal to the third metacarpal
ulna collateral ligament
The ligament that attaches to the ulna said the triquetrum and pisiform bone
Jersey Finger
a tear of the flexor tendon at the distal phalanx
boutoniere
deformity occurring at the proximal interphanageal joint
posterior forearm
extensors
muscles on the anterior side
flex
metacarpal phalangeal
knuckles of the hand
knuckles
metacarpal phalangeal joints
dip
most distal interphalangeal joint
Mallet Finger
occurs at the proximal interphalangeal joint
flexor Retinaculum
stabilizes the carpal bones
how a gymnast might attempt to prevent wrist sprains
strengthen wrist by doing exercises and wear wrist cards
Lunate
the most commonly dislocated carpal bone
gangling
type of cyst filled with liquid