Elbow through Humerus

Question 1

What is the bone in the upper arm

Answer 1

Humerus

Question 2

The head of the radius articulates on the medial side with the

Answer 2

Radial notch

Question 3

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the

Answer 3

Radial Head

Question 4

Soft tissue radiographs of the elbow in the lateral position are often ordered to demonstrate

Answer 4

Fat pads

Question 5

For the AP projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles are positioned

Answer 5

Parallel to the IR

Question 6

How many degrees is the elbow flexed for the lateral projection of the elbow

Answer 6

90 degrees

Question 7

Which of the following should be on the same plane for a lateral projection

Answer 7

Wrist joint, elbow joint, shoulder joint

Question 8

What structure is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the elbow

Answer 8

Olecranon Process

Question 9

How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP oblique projection in medial rotation

Answer 9

45 degrees

Question 10

What anatomy should be projected free of superimposition for an AP oblique projection of the elbow with medial rotation

Answer 10

Coronoid process

Question 11

How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP lateral oblique projection

Answer 11

45 degrees

Question 12

What anatomy should be demonstrated free of superimposition on an AP oblique projection of the elbow in lateral rotation

Answer 12

Radial head and neck

Question 13

What projection of the elbow demonstrates the radial head and neck free of superimposition

Answer 13

AP oblique projection, with lateral rotation

Question 14

If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the elbow, how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint

Answer 14

Two

Question 15

What is the central ray angulation for the AP elbow when the forearm is partially flexed

Answer 15

0 degrees

Question 16

The position recommended to increase patient comfort when an AP projection of the humerus is

Answer 16

Upright

Question 17

How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for an AP humerus

Answer 17

1 1/2 inches

Question 18

For the AP projection of the humerus, the hand is positioned

Answer 18

Supinated

Question 19

Which of the following positions of the hand will place the epicondyles parallel with the plane of the IR

Answer 19

Supinated

Question 20

Where is the central ray directed for an AP projection of the humerus

Answer 20

The midpoint of the Humerus

Question 21

What anatomic structure is shown in profile on an AP projection of the humerus

Answer 21

Greater Tubercle

Question 22

Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on a lateral projection of the humerus

Answer 22

Elbow joint and the Shoulder joint

Question 23

How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for a lateral projection of the humerus

Answer 23

1 1/2 inches

Question 24

How is the upper extremity positioned for the lateral projection of the humerus

Answer 24

Medially rotated to place the humeral epicondyles perpendicular to the IR

Question 25

Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for an AP projection of the humerus

Answer 25

Suspended respiration

Question 26

Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for a lateral projection of the humerus

Answer 26

Suspended respiration

Question 27

What anatomic structure is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the humerus

Answer 27

Lesser Tubercle

Question 28

Which of the following positions can be used to perform a lateral projection of the humerus on a patient who has suspected fracture

Answer 28

Lateral recumbent

Question 29

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral projection of the humerus

Answer 29

The midpoint of the humerus

Question 30

The shallow depression, located on the anterior surface of the distal humerus, receives which of the following when the elbow is flexed

Answer 30

Coronoid process

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Radial notch

Question 32

The central area of the long cylindrical shaft of the radius, ulna, and humerus is called

Answer 32

The body

Question 33

The 10 joints of the upper limb are all

Answer 33

Synovial tissue and Freely movable

Question 34

The posterior fat pad lies in the

Answer 34

Olecranon Fossa

Question 35

How many degrees is the central ray angled for both of the axiolateral projections (Coyle method) of the elbow

Answer 35

45 degrees

Question 36

To demonstrate the radial head in the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method), the elbow is flexed ___degrees

Answer 36

90 degrees

Question 37

to demonstrate the coronoid process in the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method), the elbow is flexed

Answer 37

80 degrees

Question 38

How is the hand positioned for the axiolateral projection of the elbow

Answer 38

Pronated

Question 39

The primary structures shown when demonstrating the elbow using the Coyle method is the

Answer 39

Coronoid process and the radial head

Question 40

For the lateral projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles are positioned

Answer 40

Perpendicular to the IR and Superimposed

Question 41

What should be demonstrated on the AP projection of the humerus

Answer 41

The shoulder joint and the Elbow joint

Question 42

What must be completely demonstrated on a lateral projection of the humerus

Answer 42

The Shoulder joint and elbow joint