Physiological Adaptation Q 142

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Heberden’s nodes are a common sign of osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements is correct about this deformity?

  

     A. It appears only in men.

     B. It appears on the distal interphalangeal joint.

     C. It appears on the proximal interphalangeal joint.

     D. It appears on the dorsolateral aspect of the interphalangeal joint.

    

    

Correct Answer: B. It appears on the distal interphalangeal joint.

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Heberden’s nodes appear on the distal interphalangeal joint on both men and women.

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Option A: It appears on both men and women. They are hard bony lumps in the joints of the fingers.

Option C: It does not appear on the proximal, rather, on the distal interphalangeal joint.

Option D: Bouchard’s node appears on the dorsolateral aspect of the proximal interphalangeal joint.

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