Anatomy and Function of the Wrist and Hand Quiz

Trapezium bone is located at the base of the thumb.

Phalanges are the anatomical name for the knuckles of the hand.

Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle primarily flexes the fingers.

Annular ligament holds the head of the radius in the radial notch of the ulna.

Hamate bone forms the prominence at the base of the little finger.

Extensor digitorum muscle primarily extends the fingers.

Median nerve is responsible for sensation in the palmar surface of specific fingers.

Opponens pollicis muscle is responsible for opposing the thumb.

Collateral ligament is commonly affected in a wrist sprain.

Ulnar nerve is responsible for motor control of intrinsic hand muscles.

Pisiform bone is located in the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris in the wrist.

Radioulnar joint is formed by the radius and ulna in the forearm.

Ulnar collateral ligament stabilizes the base of the thumb.

Palmaris longus muscle primarily performs flexion of the wrist.

Radial artery is the main blood supply to the hand.

Flexor retinaculum forms the roof of the carpal tunnel.

Abduction and adduction of the fingers occur in the frontal plane.