Elbow, Forearm and Wrist

Question 1

Motions of the elbow

Answer 1

Flexion and extension

Question 2

Motions of the forearm

Answer 2

Pronation and supination. Uses the radioulnar joints.

Question 3

Motions of the wrist

Answer 3

Flexion, extension, abduction and adduction

Question 4

Other name for wrist abduction

Answer 4

Radial deviation

Question 5

Other name for wrist adduction

Answer 5

Ulnar deviation

Question 6

Mulscles which flex the elbow

Answer 6

Biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis

Question 7

Mulscles which extend the elbow

Answer 7

Triceps brachii, anconeus

Question 8

Muscles which pronate the forearm

Answer 8

Pronator teres, pronator quadratus, brachioradialis

Question 9

Muscles which supinate the forearm

Answer 9

Supinator, brachioradialis and the long head of the bicep

Question 10

Medial epicondylitis

Answer 10

Also called Golfer’s elbow. Involves the wrist flexors.

Question 11

Axis of motion in pronation and supination

Answer 11

Can be either around the middle finger or the pinky.

Question 11

Lateral epicondylitis

Answer 11

Also called Tennis Elbow. Involves the wirst extensors.

Question 12

Epicondylitis injuries are due to what?

Answer 12

Eccentric load injuries.

Question 13

Screening tests which apply to the forearm and wirst

Answer 13

Falen, Tinnel, 7 second test, Allan’s test

Question 14

7 second test outcomes

Answer 14

If the pain remains the same for the full 7 seconds, the injury is acute. If it recedes, it is subacute or chronic.

Question 15

Allan’s test application

Answer 15

Compress the median and ulnar arteries and have the patient pump their hand until the hand becomes white. Remove pressure from one of the arteries and watch to see it the white goes away.

Question 16

Purpose of Allan’s test

Answer 16

To test the blood flow in the hand from the median and ulna arteries.

Question 17

Positive sign of Allan’s test

Answer 17

The hand remains white for more than a couple of seconds

Question 18

Purpose of Phalen’s test

Answer 18

Tests for carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 19

Application of Phalen’s test

Answer 19

Patient holds wrists in complete and forced flexion for 30-60 seconds by placing the dorsal surfaces of the hands together.

Question 20

Positive result of Phalen’s test

Answer 20

Any nervouse system symptoms in the hand. These come from the median nerve.

Question 21

Purpose of Tinnel’s tap

Answer 21

To test for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 22

Application of Tinnel’s tap

Answer 22

Vigourously tap the flexor surface of the wrist several times.

Question 23

Positive sign of Tinnel’s tap

Answer 23

A zinging sensation