questions from elbow exam Flashcards
What is the normal measurment of the ulnar nerve
10 mm2
Which of the followin is considered the critical zone for rotator cuff tears
1 cm proximal from the attachment of the supraspinatus
What is the normal cross sectional area measurement of the ulnar nerve
Not greater than 10 mm2
The distal biceps tendon can be viewed from more than one approach Which approach demonstrates the distal biceps insertion onto the radial tuberosity though the pronator window but is not a good view for interventions
Medial approach
The distal biceps tendon can be viewed from more than one approach Which approach demonstrates the distal biceps attachment and perform guided injections only when the patients hand is pronated
Dorsal approach
Select the correct description of the anatom demonstrated on the LAX image of the lateral epicondyle
Superficial hyperechoic common extensor tendon and the deeper hypoechoic radial collateral ligament
The radial nerve spilts into the PIN nerve and the cutaneous sensory branch just distal to the lateral radio humeral joing
TRUE
Which of the following maneuvers is used to test the integrity of the ulnar collateral ligament
valgus stress by pushing down on the wrist
What ligament is seen deep in the image on the medial epicondyle
Anterior band of the UCL
Which tendon is superficial in the image of the medial epicondyle
Commone flexor tendon
The ulnar nerve is stabilized in the ulnar groove by which structure
Aponeurosis of the flexor carpi ulnaris
The elbow is a synovial joint composed of four elbow joint articulations
FALSE
The elbow is composed of more than aone joint articulation. What stucture is articulated with the proximal ulna
radius
Within each elbow joint recess exists an intrcapsular but extra synovial fat pad
TRUE
