hand bones

Question 1

What is the name of the carpal bone located in the proximal row and is the most lateral bone?

Answer 1

Scaphoid

Question 2

True or False: The pisiform bone is part of the distal row of carpal bones.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The ___ bone is known as the ‘hook’ bone and is part of the hamate.

Answer 3

Hamulus

Question 4

Which carpal bone is shaped like a pea and sits anterior to the triquetrum?

Answer 4

Pisiform

Question 5

Multiple choice: Which of the following carpal bones is NOT part of the proximal row? A) Scaphoid B) Lunate C) Capitate D) Triquetrum

Answer 5

C) Capitate

Question 6

What is the primary function of the carpal bones?

Answer 6

To facilitate wrist movement and stability.

Question 7

Name the carpal bone that articulates with the radius.

Answer 7

Lunate

Question 8

True or False: The trapezium bone is located in the distal row of carpal bones.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The ___ bone is the largest carpal bone.

Answer 9

Capitate

Question 10

Short answer: How many carpal bones are in the human wrist?

Answer 10

Eight