MCQs on Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist Bones

Q.31 The distal phalanx forms the:
a) fingertip
b) wrist
c) palm
d) knuckle

Q.32 The knuckles of the hand are formed by:
a) carpals
b) metacarpals
c) metacarpophalangeal joints
d) interphalangeal joints

Q.33 Which joint allows flexion and extension of fingers?
a) hinge joint
b) saddle joint
c) pivot joint
d) ball and socket joint

Q.34 Which bone is located on the medial side of the proximal row?
a) scaphoid
b) lunate
c) triquetrum
d) trapezium

Q.35 The smallest carpal bone is:
a) capitate
b) pisiform
c) hamate
d) trapezoid

Q.36 The palm of the hand is mainly formed by:
a) carpals
b) metacarpals
c) phalanges
d) radius

Q.37 Which joint allows abduction and adduction of fingers?
a) metacarpophalangeal joint
b) interphalangeal joint
c) carpometacarpal joint
d) radiocarpal joint

Q.38 The distal row of carpals articulates with:
a) radius
b) ulna
c) metacarpals
d) phalanges

Q.39 The proximal row of carpals articulates with:
a) radius
b) metacarpals
c) phalanges
d) humerus

Q.40 The first metacarpal belongs to the:
a) index finger
b) middle finger
c) ring finger
d) thumb