This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
The position of hand during application of POP cast for fracture scaphoid has been clasically described as 
Select and explain. 
A. Boat shaped position, B. Clenched fist position, C. Tumbler holding position, D. Boxing position
C: Tumbler holding position
Answer: C: Tumbler holding position 
Explanation: In Scaphoid fracture, the cast is applied to maintain dorsi-flexion of the wrist area. This is called the Glass holding position/Tumbler holding position. In Colle&;s fracture, POP is applied to keep it in palmar flexion and ulnar detion. This is called Shake hand position. ref : maheswari 9th ed