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Upper Limb Self Test Flashcards

1
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How many interphalangeal joints are found in one upper limb?

A

9

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2
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Each proximal phalanx articulates with a:

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Metacarpal

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3
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Which bones comprise the palm of the hand?

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Metacarpals

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4
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Which joint is formed by the articulation of the proximal end of the middle phalanx with the distal end of the proximal phalanx of the ring finger?

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The proximal interphalangeal joint of the fourth digit

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5
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Which joint is formed by the articulation of the distal end of the middle phalanx with the proximal end of the distal phalanx of the index finger?

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The distal interphalangeal joint of the second digit

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6
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Which joint is a hinge-type joint?

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Interphalangeal

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7
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How many metacarpal bones are found in one upper limb?

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5

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8
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Which of the following articulates with the bases of the metacarpal bones?

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Carpals

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9
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Which joint of the hand is formed by the articulation of the bases of the metacarpals with the bones of the wrist?

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Carpometacarpals

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10
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Which joint is an ellipsoidal joint?

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Metacarpophalangeal

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11
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Which articulation of the upper limb is a saddle joint that allows the thumb to oppose the fingers?

A

First carpometacarpal

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12
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Which bones are located in the proximal row of the wrist?

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Scaphoid, lunate, pisiform and triquetrum

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13
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Which bones are located in the distal row of the wrist?

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Hamate, capate, trapezium, trapezoid

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14
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Where in the wrist is the scaphoid located?

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Lateral side of the proximal row

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15
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Where in the wrist is the trapezium located?

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Lateral side of the distal row

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16
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Where in the wrist is the hamate located?

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Medial side of the distal row

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17
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What other name refers to the carpal bone known as the hamate?

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The unciform

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18
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What other name refers to the carpal bone known as the capitate?

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Os Magnum

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19
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What other name refers to the carpal bone known as the trapezium?

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Greater multangular

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20
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What other name refers to the carpal bone known as the trapezoid?

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Lesser multangular

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21
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Which carpal bone only has one name?

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Pisiform

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22
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Which bones are classified as short bones?

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Carpals

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23
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Which joint is the most distal articulation of the wrist?

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Carpometacarpal

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24
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Which joint is the most proximal articulation of the wrist?

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Radiocarpal

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25
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Which two carpal bone are the most lateral bones of the wrist?

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Scaphoid and trapezium

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26
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The lunate is situated between the:

A

Triquetrum and scaphoid

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27
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What other name refers to the carpal bone know as the scaphoid?

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Navicular

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28
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Which carpal bone does not articulate with the radius?

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Capitate

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29
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Which bony structures are located on the proximal end of the ulna?

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Radial notch, olecranon process and coronoid process

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30
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Which bony structures are located on the distal end of the ulna?

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Ulnar head and styloid process

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31
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Which bony structure is located on the distal end of the radius?

A

Styloid process

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32
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Which bony structures are located on the proximal radius?

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Head and tuberosity

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33
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Which bones comprise the forearm?

A

Radius and ulna

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34
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Which structure is located on the lateral aspect of the distal forearm?

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Radial styloid process

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35
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Which large bony process is easily located by touching on the posterior aspect of the distal forearm?

A

Olecranon process

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36
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Which structure is located on the medial side of the distal forearm?

A

Ulnar styloid process

37
Q

Where is the trochlear notch located?

A

Proximal ulna

38
Q

Which two structures articulate to form the proximal radioulnar joint?

A

Head of the radius and radial notch of the ulna

39
Q

Which two structures articulate to form the distal radioulnar joint?

A

Head of the ulna and Ulnar notch of the radius

40
Q

Which articulation do the trochlea and the trochlear notch form?

A

Humeroulnar

41
Q

Which structure articulate with the capitulum?

A

Radial head

42
Q

Which structure articulates with the trochlea?

A

Proximal ulna

43
Q

In which joint is the trochlea located?

A

Elbow

44
Q

Which type of joint is the elbow?

A

Hinge

45
Q

Where is the capitulum located?

A

Lateral side of the distal humerus

46
Q

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

A

Lateral

47
Q

What is the roughened process of the humerus superior and lateral to the intertubercular groove?

A

Greater tubercle

48
Q

Which bony process is located on the anterior surface of the proximal humerus?

A

Lesser tubercle

49
Q

Which structure articulates with the ulna to form the humeroulnar joint?

A

Trochlea

50
Q

How many articulations does the humerus have?

A

3

51
Q

Which structure articulates with the radius to form the humeroradial joint?

A

Capitulum

52
Q

Which depression is located on the anterior surface of the distal humerus?

A

Coronoid fossa

53
Q

Which depression is located on the posterior surface of the distal humerus?

A

Olecranon fossa

54
Q

Which depression is located between the lesser and greater tubercles of the proximal humerus?

A

Intertubercular groove

55
Q

Which digit of the hand produces the greatest OID in the lateral projection of that digit?

A

Third digit

56
Q

For lateral projections of the second through fifth digits of the hand, through which joint should the central ray be directed?

A

Proximal interphalangeal

57
Q

From the prone position, how many degrees should a finger be rotated for the PA oblique projection of that finger?

A

45

58
Q

Which digit of the hand produces the least OID in the later projection of that digit?

A

Second digit

59
Q

How should the hand be positioned for the PA oblique projection of the hand?

A

From the prone position, rotate the hand radial side up.

60
Q

What is the centering point for the central ray for the PA projection of the third finger?

A

Proximal interphalangeal joint of the third digit

61
Q

What is the centering point for the central ray on the AP projection of the first digit (thumb)?

A

First MCP joint

62
Q

From the prone position, how many degrees should a finger be rotated for the lateral projection of that finger?

A

90 degrees

63
Q

For the PA projection for the hand, where should the central ray be directed?

A

Third metacarpophalangeal joint

64
Q

From the prone position, how many degrees should a hand be rotated for the PA oblique projection of that hand?

A

45 degrees

65
Q

Which of the following is best to demonstrate a foreign body in the hand?

A

Lateral in extension

66
Q

Which wrist-positioning maneuver opens the carpal interspaces on the lateral side of the wrist?

A

Ulnar deviation

67
Q

Which wrist projection requires that the IR be inclined toward the elbow at an angle of 20 degrees from horizontal?

A

PA Axial (Stecher method)

68
Q

Which projection of the wrist corrects foreshortening of the scaphoid carpal bone?

A

PA with Ulnar deviation

69
Q

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

A

Lateral

70
Q

What is the appropriate collimated field for the PA projection of the wrist

A

2.5 inches proximal and distal to the wrist joint and 1 inch on the sides

71
Q

For the PA projection of the wrist, which positioning maneuver should be used to place the anterior surface of the wrist in contact with the IR?

A

Slightly arch the hand

72
Q

How should the hand and wrist be positioned for the PA oblique projection of the wrist?

A

With the hand pronated, rotate the wrist radial side up

73
Q

Which projection of the wrist best demonstrates the scaphoid carpal bone and it’s related articulations?

A

PA projection, Ulnar deviation position

74
Q

How should the hand be positioned for the AP projection of the forearm?

A

Supinated

75
Q

Which description best explains how radial crossover occurs when the forearm is demonstrated?

A

During the AP projection, the hand is pronated

76
Q

For the AP projection of the forearm which positioning step should be taken to prevent radial crossover?

A

Supinate the hand

77
Q

Which projection of the forearm requires that the elbow be flexed 90 degrees?

A

Lateral

78
Q

When performing an image of a forearm in a fiberglass cast, approximately which compensation to exposure technique should occur?

A

Increase mAs 25%, or 4 kVp

79
Q

Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head free of bony superimposition?

A

AP oblique, lateral rotation position

80
Q

Which of the following should be used to image the radial head on a trauma patient?

A

Axiolateral projection (Coyle method) of elbow joint

81
Q

What is the direction and amount of central ray angulation for the axiolateral projection to demonstrate the radial head and capitulum?

A

45 degrees toward the shoulder

82
Q

Which projection and position of the upper limb best demonstrates the coronoid process in profile and free of superimposition?

A

AP oblique of the elbow in medial rotation position

83
Q

With reference to the plane of the IR how should the humeral epicondylar coronal plane be positioned for the AP projection of the elbow?

A

Parallel

84
Q

Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile?

A

Lateral projection

85
Q

For the axiolateral projection of the elbow to demonstrate the coronoid process, the elbow is:

A

Flexed 80 degrees

86
Q

What is the central ray orientation for the axiolateral projection of the elbow to demonstrate the coronoid process when the patient is seated?

A

Angled 45 degrees away from the shoulder

87
Q

Which positioning characteristic best indicates that the Humerus is properly positioned for the AP projection of the humerus?

A

The humeral epicondylar coronal plane is parallel with the IR

88
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Which evaluation criterion indicates that the humerus was properly positioned for the AP projection?

A

The humeral head and greater tubercle are both seen in profile

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