Structure and Function of the Wrist and Hand Complex
Key Concepts
WRIST COMPLEX STRUCTURES Bony Structures
Joint and Ligament Structures Carpal Tunnel Kinematics Muscles Wrist Extensors Wrist Flexors Wrist Radial and Ulnar Deviation
HAND COMPLEX STRUCTURES Bony Structures
Hand Arches Joint Structures
Carpometacarpal Joints Kinematics
Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints Ligament and Connective Tissue Structures
Learning Outcomes After reading this chapter, the learner will be able to:
10.1 Describe the bony structures that make up the wrist complex and the hand. 10.2 Name the joints of the wrist complex and hand. 10.3 Demonstrate the osteokinematic motions of the wrist and hand, and list typical ranges of motion for each joint.
