#1
Which bone is commonly known as the 'thumb bone'?
Metacarpal
ExplanationThumb bone is referred to as metacarpal.
#2
How many phalanges are present in each finger, excluding the thumb?
3
ExplanationEach finger has 3 phalanges, excluding the thumb.
#3
Which bone forms the prominent point of the elbow?
Ulna
ExplanationUlna forms the prominent point of the elbow.
#4
What is the medical term for the knuckles?
Metacarpophalangeal joints
ExplanationKnuckles are termed as metacarpophalangeal joints.
#5
What is the total number of metacarpal bones in one hand?
Five
ExplanationThere are five metacarpal bones in one hand.
#6
Which bone articulates with the distal end of the ulna?
Hamate
ExplanationHamate bone articulates with the distal end of the ulna.
#7
Which bone of the hand is commonly fractured when someone falls onto an outstretched hand?
Scaphoid
ExplanationScaphoid bone of the hand is commonly fractured in such incidents.
#8
Which of the following bones articulates with both the radius and ulna?
Triquetrum
ExplanationTriquetrum articulates with both radius and ulna.
#9
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is classified as which type of joint?
Saddle joint
ExplanationCarpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a saddle joint.
#10
Which carpal bone is situated most laterally in the proximal row?
Trapezium
ExplanationTrapezium is situated most laterally in the proximal row of carpal bones.
#11
The interphalangeal joints are classified as which type of joint?
Hinge joint
ExplanationInterphalangeal joints are hinge joints.
#12
Which carpal bone is known for its hook-like process?
Pisiform
ExplanationPisiform bone is known for its hook-like process.
#13
The distal interphalangeal joint is present in which part of the finger?
Between the middle and distal phalanges
ExplanationThe distal interphalangeal joint is present between the middle and distal phalanges.
#14
Which carpal bone forms the base of the first metacarpal?
Trapezium
ExplanationTrapezium bone forms the base of the first metacarpal.
#15
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the distal row of carpal bones?
Trapezoid
ExplanationTrapezoid is not part of the distal row of carpal bones.
#16
Which bone forms the bony prominence of the wrist on the lateral side?
Trapezium
ExplanationTrapezium forms the bony prominence of the wrist on the lateral side.
#17
Which metacarpal bone is typically the longest and largest in the hand?
First metacarpal
ExplanationThe first metacarpal bone is typically the longest and largest in the hand.
#18
Which bone of the hand articulates with the pisiform bone?
Triquetrum
ExplanationTriquetrum bone articulates with the pisiform bone.
#19
Which metacarpal bone articulates with the trapezium?
First metacarpal
ExplanationFirst metacarpal bone articulates with the trapezium.