Hand Therapy 134 - Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Wrist

Course overview

*Describe the bony anatomy of the carpus and identify the 8 individual bones of the wrist *Locate and identify the joints that make up the wrist including the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints *List and identify 5 ligaments that play a role in stabilizing the carpus *Discuss the vascular anatomy of the carpus and list 2 sources of blood supply *Examine and explain the kinematics of the wrist and describe the significance of individual movement of the carpal bones *Discuss the kinetics of the carpus and explain how force is transmitted through the distal radius and ulna