Forearm/Elbow

Question 1

Pronation of hand will __1__ at its proximal third and rotates the __2__ medially resulting in an __3__ projection of the forearm rather than AP.

Answer 1

1. Cross the radius over the ulna
2. Humerus
3. Oblique

Question 2

AP Projection (Essential):

1. Entire arm in _____
2. __A__ the hand, __B__ the elbow, place forearm in center of IR
3. Adjust IR so the ________ is parallel to forearm
4. Pt. should _______ to place forearm in true supinate position
5. CR _______

Answer 2

1. Same plane
2. A. Supinate
   B. Extend
3. Long axis
4. Lean laterally
5. Perpendicular and directed o midpoint of forearm

Question 3

When performing the AP forearm position, a line drawn through the numeral epicondyles should be ______ to IR

Answer 3

Parallel

Question 4

CR should be directed to the ______ when performing a lateral forearm exam

Answer 4

Mid shaft of the antebrachium

Question 5

The narrowed are just dial to the radial head is known as the ______

Answer 5

Radial neck

Question 6

When performing the AP oblique elbow with medial rotation, the radius and ulna will appear _______

Answer 6

Crossed

Question 7

Sumi lunar notch AKA

Answer 7

Trochlear notch

Question 8

What process and fossa fit together when arm is in extension?

Answer 8

Olecranon

Question 9

When performing the AP forearm position, a line drawn through the numeral epicondyles should be ______ to IR

Answer 9

Parallel

Question 10

CR should be directed to the ______ when performing a lateral forearm exam

Answer 10

Mid shaft of the antebrachium

Question 11

The narrowed are just dial to the radial head is known as the ______

Answer 11

Radial neck

Question 12

When performing the AP oblique elbow with medial rotation, the radius and ulna will appear _______

Answer 12

Crossed

Question 13

Sumi lunar notch AKA

Answer 13

Trochlear notch

Question 14

What process and fossa fit together when arm is in extension?

Answer 14

Olecranon