Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Medical Exercise Specialist > Elbow/Wrist/Hand > Flashcards

Elbow/Wrist/Hand Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
1
Q

What is the membrane found between the radius and ulna?

A

Interrossseous membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the ligament that runs at the base of the wrist and is on top of the carpal tunnel?

A

Transverse carpal ligament

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Describe median nerve innervation.

A

Innervates the first 3 fingers and lateral aspect of ring finger. Involved in carpal tunnel syndrome.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the connective tissue on top of the carpal tunnel?

A

Flexor retinaculum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Describe radial nerve innervation.

A

Wrist and some of muscles of hand

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Describe ulnar nerve innervation.

A

Medial aspect of ring finger and pinky finger.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Describe the pathology associated with medial epicondylitis.

A

Golfer’s elbow. At the medial epicondyle, where muscles attach, the common flexor tendons have become inflamed.

  • repetitive trauma
  • associated weakness
  • limited ROM
  • reduced grip strength
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

List the MET criteria for medial epicondylitis. (5)

A
  • medical clearance
  • minimal swelling and pain
  • full passive ROM
  • Full upper extremely motor function
  • Sensation intact
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

List three key concepts for MET management of golfer’s elbow.

A
  • increase ROM/strength in wrist flexors/extensors
  • increase grip size & reduce repetitive activities
  • improve forearm pronator & supinator strength and endurance
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

List 3 key exercises for MET management of golfer’s elbow.

A
  • stretching of wrist flexors
  • strengthening of wrist flexors
  • strengthening pronators/supinators
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Describe the pathology associated with lateral epicondylitis.

A

Inflammation of the common extensor tendon where it attaches at the lateral epicondyle. -repetitive trauma

  • associated weakness
  • limited ROM
  • reduced grip strength
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

List the MET criteria for lateral epicondylitis. (4)

A
  • medical clearance
  • minimal swelling and pain
  • full hand motor function
  • sensation intact
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

List the 3 key exercises for MET management of tennis

elbow.

A
  • stretching of wrist extensors
  • strengthening of wrist extensors
  • strengthening pronators/supinators
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

List 4 key concepts for the MET management of tennis elbow.

A
  • manage/reduce pain
  • increase ROM/strength in wrist
  • increase grip size & reduce repetitive movements
  • improve anterior shoulder girdle flexibility
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the importance of pronation/supination strengthening for conditions of the elbow/wrist/hand?

A

Important for any injury of elbow or wrist as they become weak with all the conditions and they are really important for day to day life activities.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the importance of increased grip size in managing conditions of the elbow/wrist/hand?

A

Larger grips reduce the stress.

17
Q

Describe the pathology associated with carpal tunnel

syndrome.

A
  • median nerve compression
  • weakness/numbness/tingling
  • due to repetitive trauma
  • nerve damage
  • C-spine involvement possible (TOS)
18
Q

List the MET criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome. (4)

A
  • Fair grip and wrist strength (make fist and open it, fully flex/extend wrist)
  • minimal pain
  • medical clearance
  • in required, client wears brace
19
Q

List the three key concepts in MET management of carpal

tunnel syndrome.

A
  • avoid repetitive activities
  • use splints if prescribed
  • strengthen wrist and forearm
20
Q

List the three key exercises for MET management of carpal tunnel
syndrome.

A
  • stretch anterior shoulder girdle
  • strengthening of wrist/hand/forearms
  • postural reinforcement
21
Q

Explain the two uses of Tinel’s sign in assessment of elbow/hand
conditions.

A
  • Wrist-flicking wrist-provokes median nerve-carpal tunnel

- elbow-tap lateral aspect of elbow-provokes ulnar nerve-ulnar nerve entrapment

22
Q

Describe procedure used to perform the Phanel’s test.

A

Have them put the outside of their hands together and raise elbows. Hold for 30 seconds, see how long it takes for tingling to go away. Carpal tunnel.

23
Q

Describe procedure used to perform the Tennis Elbow test.

A

Have them make a fist and push their wrist down and have them fight it. See if they have pain in the common extensor tendon.

Medical Exercise Specialist (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions