Elbow Injuries Flashcards
What type of joint is the elbow?
* A. Ball-and-socket
* B. Hinge
* C. Pivot
* D. Saddle
B
The elbow joint allows which of the following movements?
* A. Flexion and extension only
* B. Supination and pronation only
* C. Flexion, extension, pronation, and supination
* D. Rotation and abduction
C
The term “cubital” refers to:
* A. The wrist joint
* B. The shoulder region
* C. The elbow joint
* D. The forearm muscles
C
Which structure should line up with the olecranon when the elbow is extended?
* A. Radial tuberosity
* B. Capitulum
* C. Medial and lateral epicondyles
* D. Coronoid process
C
Which ligament forms the roof of the cubital tunnel?
* A. Radial collateral ligament
* B. Annular ligament
* C. Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)
* D. Interosseous membrane
C
The UCL is most commonly injured due to what force?
* A. Varus stress
* B. Valgus stress
* C. Shear force
* D. Axial loading
B
The valgus stress test is used to assess:
* A. RCL injury
* B. Annular ligament injury
* C. UCL injury
* D. Tendonitis
C
Tommy John surgery involves reconstruction of the:
* A. Biceps tendon
* B. Radial collateral ligament
* C. UCL with a tendon graft
* D. Triceps tendon
C
Which muscle group is primarily responsible for pronation of the forearm?
* A. Extensor-supinator group
* B. Flexor-pronator group
* C. Triceps group
* D. Biceps group
B
Which muscle is most commonly involved in lateral epicondylitis?
* A. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
* B. Biceps Brachii
* C. Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
* D. Pronator Teres
C
Medial epicondylitis is commonly seen in athletes involved in:
* A. Swimming and rowing
* B. Throwing sports like baseball and javelin
* C. Cycling and sprinting
* D. Weightlifting and powerlifting
B
Symptoms of medial epicondylitis include:
* A. Pain with resisted extension
* B. Tenderness over the lateral epicondyle
* C. Weakness with resisted flexion and pronation
* D. Swelling of the posterior elbow
C
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of lateral epicondylitis?
* A. Repetitive wrist extension
* B. Supination movements
* C. Overuse and overstress
* D. Resisted flexion of the wrist
D
Olecranon bursitis can occur due to:
* A. Ulnar nerve entrapment
* B. Repeated leaning on a hard surface
* C. Excessive pronation of the forearm
* D. Medial ligament sprain
B
Which artery is in close proximity to the elbow and at risk during trauma?
* A. Ulnar artery
* B. Brachial artery
* C. Radial artery
* D. Axillary artery
B
A common vascular complication following elbow trauma is:
* A. Carpal tunnel syndrome
* B. Volkmann’s ischemic contracture
* C. Bursitis
* D. Lateral epicondylitis
B
Weakness with resisted wrist extension is indicative of:
* A. Medial epicondylitis
* B. Lateral epicondylitis
* C. Olecranon bursitis
* D. UCL tear
B
Which condition may involve periosteal irritation at the lateral epicondyle?
* A. Medial epicondylitis
* B. UCL sprain
* C. Lateral epicondylitis
* D. Triceps strain
C
The most frequently involved tendon in lateral epicondylitis is:
* A. Extensor Digitorum
* B. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
* C. Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
* D. Biceps Brachii
C
Inadequate power, flexibility, and endurance can contribute to:
* A. Medial epicondylitis only
* B. Lateral epicondylitis only
* C. Both medial and lateral epicondylitis
* D. Olecranon bursitis only
Answer: C. Both medial and lateral epicondylitis
C
Which movement typically irritates lateral epicondylitis?
* A. Pronation
* B. Wrist flexion
* C. Wrist extension and supination
* D. Elbow flexion
C
The carrying angle of the elbow is typically greater in:
* A. Men
* B. Women
* C. Children
* D. Athletes
B
An abnormal carrying angle may indicate:
* A. Ligament sprain
* B. Joint capsule injury
* C. Deformity post-fracture or dislocation
* D. Muscular weakness
C
When the elbow is flexed to 90 degrees, the olecranon and epicondyles form:
* A. A straight line
* B. An isosceles triangle
* C. A square
* D. A semicircle
B
Which test is used to assess RCL integrity?
* A. Varus stress test
* B. Valgus stress test
* C. Tinel’s sign
* D. Phalen’s test
A
