MCQs on Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist Bones

Q.11 Which of the following belongs to the proximal row of carpal bones?
a) trapezium
b) capitate
c) scaphoid
d) hamate

Q.12 Which of the following belongs to the distal row of carpal bones?
a) triquetrum
b) pisiform
c) trapezoid
d) lunate

Q.13 The hook-like projection is present on which bone?
a) capitate
b) hamate
c) trapezium
d) lunate

Q.14 Metacarpals articulate proximally with:
a) carpals
b) phalanges
c) radius
d) ulna

Q.15 Metacarpals articulate distally with:
a) carpals
b) phalanges
c) radius
d) ulna

Q.16 Each finger contains how many phalanges?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

Q.17 The thumb contains how many phalanges?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Q.18 The joint between radius and carpals is called:
a) radioulnar joint
b) radiocarpal joint
c) carpometacarpal joint
d) metacarpophalangeal joint

Q.19 Carpometacarpal joints occur between:
a) carpals and radius
b) carpals and metacarpals
c) metacarpals and phalanges
d) carpals and ulna

Q.20 The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a:
a) hinge joint
b) pivot joint
c) saddle joint
d) plane joint