Random Questions Upper Limb

Question 1

If the wrist is rotated laterally from a lateral position until it forms a 45 degree angle with the image receptor, the carpal bone separated from the adjacent carpal bones is the:

Answer 1

Pisiform

Question 2

What is the most distal portion of each metacarpal?

Answer 2

Head

Question 3

Which of the following projections clearly demonstrates the scaphoid?

1. PA in Ulnar flexion
2. PA oblique in lateral rotation
3. PA Axial (Stecher method)

Answer 3

1 and 3

Question 4

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

1. Wrist joint
2. Elbow joint
3. Shoulder joint

Answer 4

1,2 and 3

Question 5

A lateral projection of the hand in extension is often recommended to evaluate

1. A fracture
2. A foreign body
3. Soft tissue

Answer 5

2 and 3 only

Question 6

With reference to the plane of the cassette, how should the humeral epicondylar plane be positioned for the lateral projection of the elbow?

Answer 6

Perpendicular

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Fat pads

Question 8

A patient is suspected of having a fracture of the 4th metacarpal. Which of the following positions would best demonstrate either anterior or posterior displacement of the fractured bone?

Answer 8

Lateral in flexion

Question 9

Which of the following is show in profile on an AP projection of the humerus?

Answer 9

Greater tubercle

Question 10

The largest bone in the proximal row of carpals is the:

Answer 10

Scaphoid

Question 11

Which of the following methods can be used to demonstrate the 1st CMC joint?

1. Robert
2. Burman
3. Stecher

Answer 11

1 and 2

Question 12

In which projection of the upper limb is the fourth digit of the hand not parallel with the cassette?

Answer 12

PA projection of the wrist

Question 13

Which structure articulates with the semilunar notch?

Answer 13

Trochlea

Question 14

True or false: The radial head should appear slightly superimposed over the proximal ulna?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The following procedure can be employed to better demonstrate the carpal scaphoid:

1. Elevate the hand and wrist 20 degrees
2. Place the wrist in Ulnar deviation
3. Angle CR 20 degrees distally (toward fingers)

Answer 15

1 and 2 only

Question 16

Where is the semilunar notch located?

Answer 16

Proximal ulna

Question 17

Which of the following is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the humerus?

Answer 17

Lesser tubercle

Question 18

Important considerations for radiographic examinations of traumatic injuries to the upper extremity include:

1. The joint closest to the injured site should be supported during movement of the limb
2. Both joints must be included in long bone studies
3. Two views, 90 degrees to each other are required

Answer 18

2 and 3 only

Question 19

Which projection best demonstrates the olecranon process within the olecranon fossa and the coronoid process in profile?

Answer 19

AP Medial oblique projection

Question 20

Which of the following tangential projections is used to demonstrate the carpal canal?

1. Axial
2. Inferosuperipr
3. Superoinferior

Answer 20

2 and 3

Question 21

True or false: The radiographic image for the transthoracic lateral projection should demonstrate the entire humerus projected through the thorax

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Which projection of the wrist requires that the radial styloid process be superimposed over the ulnar styloid process?

Answer 22

Lateral

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Parallel to the IR

Question 24

Which of the following radiographic methods would best demonstrate the coronoid process of the ulna?

Answer 24

45 degree internal oblique projection of the elbow

Question 25

Which of the following separate the radial head, neck and tuberosity from superimposition on the ulna?

Answer 25

Lateral oblique

Question 26

The 10 joints of the upper limb are all:

1. Hinge
2. Synovial
3. Freely moveable

Answer 26

2 and 3

Question 27

Which structure is located on the medial side of the distal forearm?

Answer 27

Ulnar styloid process

Question 28

Where is the capitulum located?

Answer 28

Lateral side of the distal humerus

Question 29

To obtain an AP projection of the thumb the hand must be placed in

Answer 29

A position of extreme internal rotation

Question 30

Trapezoid is synonymous with

Answer 30

Lesser multangular

Question 31

Which of the following projections will demonstrate the medial carpal bones with open joint spaces?

Answer 31

Radial flexion

Question 32

Which of the following projections would be used to better demonstrate the carpal interspaces?

Answer 32

AP

Question 33

When positioning for the AP projection of the forearm, select a cassette long enough to include the entire forearm from the _______ of the ulna to the ________of the radius.

Answer 33

Olecranon process; styloid process

Question 34

Which of the following projections is most likely to demonstrate the carpal pisiform free of superimposition?

Answer 34

AP medial oblique

Question 35

Which of the following would not be needed for a radiographic examinations of the upper limb?

Answer 35

Compression band

Question 36

Which fat pads are seen on a negative lateral elbow radiograph?

1. Anterior
2. Posterior
3. Supinator

Answer 36

1 and 3

Question 37

Which of the following projections of the elbow should demonstrate the coronoid process free of superimposition and the olecranon process within the olecranon fossa?

Answer 37

Medial oblique

Question 38

With reference to the capitulum, where is the trochlea located?

Answer 38

Medial