Asked by Rusul Hamad on May 11, 2024
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LaTonya gets her hand caught in the car door at her knuckles. Which of these specific joints is injured?
A) Radiocarpal joint
B) Metacarpophalangeal joint
C) Atlantoaxial joint
D) Metatarsophalangeal joint
Metacarpophalangeal Joint
Joints located between the metacarpal bones of the hand and the proximal phalanges of the fingers, allowing for flexion and extension movements.
Radiocarpal Joint
The joint formed between the radius bone of the forearm and the proximal set of carpal bones, allowing for wrist movement.
Atlantoaxial Joint
A pivotal joint located between the first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis, allowing for the rotation of the head.
- Identify specific joints affected by injuries and their anatomical locations.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify specific joints affected by injuries and their anatomical locations.
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