MCQs on Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist Bones

Q.41 The longest metacarpal is usually the:
a) first
b) second
c) third
d) fifth

Q.42 Which joint is responsible for bending the fingertip?
a) proximal interphalangeal joint
b) distal interphalangeal joint
c) carpometacarpal joint
d) radiocarpal joint

Q.43 Which finger has no middle phalanx?
a) index finger
b) middle finger
c) ring finger
d) thumb

Q.44 The carpal bones together form the:
a) wrist
b) palm
c) fingers
d) elbow

Q.45 The joint between proximal and middle phalanx is called:
a) distal interphalangeal joint
b) proximal interphalangeal joint
c) metacarpophalangeal joint
d) carpometacarpal joint

Q.46 The joint between middle and distal phalanx is called:
a) distal interphalangeal joint
b) proximal interphalangeal joint
c) carpometacarpal joint
d) radiocarpal joint

Q.47 The head of the metacarpal articulates with:
a) carpals
b) proximal phalanx
c) distal phalanx
d) radius

Q.48 The base of the metacarpal articulates with:
a) carpals
b) phalanges
c) ulna
d) humerus

Q.49 The movement of bringing the thumb across the palm is called:
a) flexion
b) extension
c) opposition
d) rotation

Q.50 The wrist joint mainly allows:
a) flexion and extension
b) only rotation
c) only abduction
d) no movement