Elbow Test Flashcards
In what position should the hand be for an AP medial rotation oblique elbow position?
a.) pronated
b.) lateral oblique
c.) supinated
d.) medial oblique
a.) pronated
For the lateral projection of the forearm, the elbow should be flexed:
a.) 80 degrees
b.) 90 degrees
c.) 45 degrees
d.) 90 to 120 degrees
b.) 90 degrees
Which of the following structures is considered to be most proximal?
a.) olecranon process
b.) head of unla
c.) cornoid process
d.) radial tuberosity
a.) olecranon process
An AP elbow projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
1.) the medial and lateral humeral epicondyles in profile
2.) the radial tuberosity in medially
3.) olecranon process in olecranon fossa
4.) the ulna free of radial head and radial tuberosity superimposition
a.) 1,2,3 and 4
b.) 1, 2 and 3 only
c.) 2 and 4 only
d.) 1 and 3 only
b.) 1,2 and 3 only
For an externally rotated AP oblique elbow projection with accurate positioning the
1.) capitulum is in profile
2.) capitulum radial joint space is open
3.) cornoid process in profile
4.) ulna is demonstrated without radial head superimposition
a.) 2 and 3 only
b.) 2, 3 and 4 only
c.) 1 and 4 only
d.) 1, 2 and 4 only
d.) 1, 2 and 4 only
Which of the following is demonstrated free of superimposition on an AP oblique projection of the elbow in lateral rotation?
a.) trochlea
b.) olecranon process
c.) capitulum
d.) radial head and neck
d.) radial head and neck
What position should the hand be placed in for the lateral projection of the elbow?
a.) prone
b.) supine
c.) 45 degree oblique
d.) lateral
d.) lateral
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:
a.) lateral epicondyle
b.) ulnar coronoid process
c.) trochlea
d.) radial head
d.) radial head
A general positioning rule is to place the long axis of the part __________ the long axis of the image receptor.
a.) parallel with
b.) adjacent to
c.) perpendicluar to
d.) axial to
a.) parallel with
Which of the following should be in the same plane for a lateral projection of the elbow?
a.) 1 and 3
b.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 1 and 2
b.) 1, 2 and 3
What two bony landmarks are palpated for positioning of the elbow?
a.) trochlea and capitulum
b.) humeral epicondyles
c.) radial and ulnar styloid processes
d.) humeral condyles
b.) humeral epicondyles
Where does the central ray enter on all elbow projections?
a.) distal humerus
b.) proximal forearm
c.) mid forearm
d.) mid elbow
d.) mid elbow
In what position should the hand be for an AP elbow projection?
a.) pronated
b.) oblique
c.) supinated
d.) lateral
c.) supinated
For the AP projection of the elbow, the hand is:
a.) pronated
b.) supinated
c.) placed in the 45 degree oblique position
d.) placed in the lateral position
b.) supinated
When performing AP lateral oblique rotation the patients ____________ should touch the table.
a.) wrist
b.) first and second digits
c.) forearm
d.) humerus
b.) first and second digits
Why should hand be supinated for the AP projection of the elbow?
a.) ulna rotated medially
b.) radius rotated medially
c.) ulna and radius crossed
d.) ulna and radius free of superimposition
d.) ulna and radius free of superimposition
WHich of the following projections of the elbow will demonstrate the olecranon process within the olecranon fossa?
a.) AP, acute flexion
b.) AP oblique, lateral rotation
c.) AP oblique, medial rotation
d.) AP, partial flexion
c.) AP oblique, medial rotation
For the AP projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles should be:
a.) superimposed over each other
b.) not clearly seen
c.) parallel to the IR
d.) perpendicular to the IR
c.) parallel to the IR
The central area of the long shaft of the radius and ulna and humerus is called the:
a.) body
b.) styloid
c.) neck
d.) fissure
a.) body
Soft tissue radiographs of the elbow in the lateral position are often ordered to demostrate:
a.) fat pads
b.) nerves
c.) veins
d.) fractures
a.) fat pads
The head of the radius fits into a depression on the lateral aspect of the coronoid process of the ulna. This depression is called the:
a.) coronoid fossa
b.) trochlear notch
c.) radial notch
d.) radial fossa
c.) radial notch
Which basic projection of the elbow demonstrates the olecranon process in profile?
a.) AP
b.) lateral rotation oblique
c.) medial rotation oblique
d.) lateral
d.) lateral
Which basic position of the elbow will best demonstrate an elevated or visible posterior fat pad?
a.) lateral rotation oblique
b.) coyle method
c.) lateral with 90 degree flexion
d.) true AP with no rotation
c.) lateral with 90 degree flexion
An internally rotated AP oblique projection with accurate positioning demonstrates which of the following structures in profile?
1.) capitulum
2.) radial head
3.) medial epicondyle
4.) coronoid process
a.) 3 and 4 only
b.) 2 and 3 only
c.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 and 4 only
a.) 3 and 4 only
Which of the following projections of the elbow will demonstrate the radial head and neck free of superimposition?
a.) AP projection, acute flexion
b.) AP oblique projection, lateral rotation
c.) AP projection, partial flexion
d.) AP oblique projection, medial rotation
b.) AP oblique projection, lateral rotation
The CR is directed to mid elbow joint. How is mid elbow joint located?
a.) 1/2’’ distal to midpoint of line between epicondyles
b.) 1/4’’ distal to midpoint of line between epicondyles
c.) 3/4’’ distal to midpoint of line between epicondyles
d.) 3/4’’ proximal to midpoint of line between epicondyles
c.) 3/4’’ distal to midpoint of line between epicondyles
