Upper Extremity Flashcards
When performing a routine lateral of the second digit, what projection is this being performed in?
Mediolateral
When performing a routine lateral of the fifth digit, what projection is this being performed in?
Lateromedial projection
When performing a routine lateral of the second digit what bone of the forearm is in contact with the IR?
Radius thumb side down
When performing a routine lateral of the fifth digit what bone of the forearm is in contact with the IR?
Ulna
When performing the PA projection of the hand the thumb:
Sits in a natural oblique
The PA projection of the hand the CR enters:
Perpendicular to the third MCP joint
The distal aspect of each digit is called:
Distal Tuft
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Which of the following will best demonstrate a foreign body in the hand?
Lateral and Extension
When performing a routine fan lateral of the hand will the radius and ulna be superimposed? Will the carpals and metacarpals be superimposed? Will the phalanges?
Yes
Yes
No
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Where is the scaphoid in relationship to the pisiform?
Lateral
Where is the scaphoid in relationship to hamate?
Lateral
Proximal
What is the most common fractured carpal of all?
Scaphoid
What is the largest carpal?
Capitate
What is the hooklike carpal?
Hamate
Why do we flex the fingers for a wrist?
Reduces OID and place them closer to IR
Help demonstrate anatomy better
The spaces between the carpals are called:
Inter carpal spaces
Which of the following would best demonstrate the inter carpal spaces?
AP projection of the wrist
Any scaphoid view requires the scaphoid to be in Ulnar Deviation. What is the purpose of Ulnar Deviation?
Scaphoid without superimposition and foreshortening
The Stetcher:
Elevate the part 20 degrees
Or
Angle the tube to the elbow 20 degrees
While I’m Ulnar Deviation
What is the name of the nerve that gets impenged in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that causes all of the pain?
Median Nerve
On the forearm elbow and the humerous the line in relationship to the IR
Look up