Kine 2850 Quiz 8
Which muscle group is responsible for producing the powerful gripping movements of the hand?
intrinsic
The 8 carpal bones of the wrist are: scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. (T/F)
True
What is the name of the finger joint between the distal phalanx and the middle phalanx?
distalinterphalangeal joint
Which muscles cause movement of the 5th finger
extensor digiti minimi
Which muscle extends the index finger concentrically?
extensor indicus
Which wrist ligament wraps around the posterior surface and acts to hold the flexor tendons in place?
extensor retinaculum
Around which axis does wrist flexion & extension occur?
frontal
abduction and adduction of the wrist occur in which plane of motion?
frontal
What are the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
numbness, tingling
Like the other fingers, the thumb has a proximal, middle, and distal phalanx. (T/F)
False
The wrist has 4 degrees of freedom. (T/F)
False
Where are intrinsic muscles of the hand and wrist located?
origin, belly, and insertion