Elbow Quiz

Question 1

A 30 degree oblique of the elbow demonstrates correct positioning on the oblique medial and lateral elbow projections.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 1

b.) false

Question 2

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the medial (internal) oblique of the elbow? Choose all that apply.

a.) medial epicondyle should appear elongated and in partial profile
b.) trochlea should appear elongated andin partial profile
c.) oclecranon process should be seated in the olecranon fossa
d.) radius and ulna should be in true AP

Answer 2

a.) medial epicondyle should appear elongated and in partial profile
b.) trochlea should appear elongated and in partial profile
c.) olecranon process should be seated in the olecranon fossa

Question 3

Where is the central directed for AP elbow?

a.) mid elbow joint
b.) 3/4’’ proximal to humeral epicondyles
c.) olecranon fossa
d.) 3/4’’ to proximal forearm

Answer 3

a.) mid elbow joint

Question 4

What is the correct flexion on the lateral projection of the elbow?

a.) 20 degrees
b.) 30 degrees
c.) 60 degrees
d.) 90 degrees

Answer 4

d.) 90 degrees

Question 5

For the correct part position for the medial (internal) oblique the hand should be supinated.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 5

b.) false

Question 6

For correct part position for the lateral (external) oblique of the hand should be pronated and entire arm rolled laterally.’’

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 6

b.) false

Question 7

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrted on the lateral (external) oblique elbow? Choose all that apply.

a.) radial head
b.) radial neck
c.) radial tuberosity
d.) oblique humerus

Answer 7

a.) radial head
b.) radial neck
c.) radial tuberosity

Question 8

On the lateral projection of the elbow the central ray should be directed ___________ to the medial posterior surface of the olecranon process.

a.) 1/2’’
b.) 1’’
c.) 1 1/2’’
d.) 2’’

Answer 8

c.) 1 1/2’’