Intermediate Metacarpal Bones Quiz
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Q1. Which carpal bone forms the principal proximal articulation of the second metacarpal?
- Lunate
- Hamate
- Trapezoid
- Triquetrum
Q2. Which carpal bone forms the principal proximal articulation of the third metacarpal?
- Pisiform
- Trapezium
- Capitate
- Scaphoid
Q3. Which carpal bone articulates with the bases of both the fourth and fifth metacarpals?
- Trapezoid
- Scaphoid
- Hamate
- Trapezium
Q4. Which metacarpal has a styloid process projecting from its base?
- Fifth metacarpal
- First metacarpal
- Fourth metacarpal
- Third metacarpal
Q5. Which muscle inserts onto the base of the first metacarpal?
- Adductor pollicis
- Flexor pollicis longus
- Extensor pollicis longus
- Abductor pollicis longus
Q6. Which muscle inserts onto the base of the second metacarpal?
- Palmaris longus
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
- Flexor carpi radialis
Q7. Which extensor muscle inserts onto the base of the third metacarpal?
- Extensor pollicis brevis
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
- Extensor digitorum
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Q8. Which muscle inserts onto the base of the fifth metacarpal?
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
- Extensor carpi radialis longus
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Palmaris longus
Q9. Which carpometacarpal joint has the greatest mobility?
- Fourth carpometacarpal joint
- Third carpometacarpal joint
- Second carpometacarpal joint
- First carpometacarpal joint
Q10. Which metacarpals form the relatively stable central axis of the hand?
- Fourth and fifth metacarpals
- First and fifth metacarpals
- Second and third metacarpals
- First and second metacarpals