Elbow

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For the lateral projection of the elbow, the elbow joint should be flexed:

90 degrees

This projections of the elbow will demonstrate the radial head and neck free of superimposition?

AP oblique projection, lateral rotation

which routine projection of the elbow demonstrates the radial head free of superimposition?

AP oblique with lateral rotation

The projection of the elbow will demonstrate the olecranon process within the olecranon fossa?

AP oblique, medial rotation

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

Lateral

How should the humeral epicondyles be aligned for a lateral projection of the elbow?

Perpendicular to image receptor

It is demonstrated free of superimposition on AP oblique projection of elbow lateral rotation?

Radial head and neck

What two bony landmarks are palpated for positioning of the elbow?

Humeral epicondyles

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:

Radial head

What is the central-ray angulation for the AP elbow when the forearm is partially flexed?

0 degrees

How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP oblique projection in lateral rotation?

45 degrees

How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP oblique projection in medial rotation?

45 degrees

How much rotation of humeral epicondyles is required for AP medial oblique projection of elbow?

45 degrees

It is projected free of superimposition for AP oblique projection of the elbow medial rotation?

Coronoid process

Which basic projection of the elbow best demonstrates the trochlear notch in profile?

Lateral

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

Olecranon process

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

Parallel to the IR

What is the purpose of performing the AP partially flexed projections of the elbow?

Provide AP perspective if patient cannot fully extend elbow

The names of the two small depression found on the anterior aspect of the distal humerus?

Radial and coronoid fossa

The head of the radius articulates on the medial side with the:

Radial notch

The radial head fits into a depression on the ulna called the:

Radial notch

The smooth, depressed, center portion of the trochlea is termed the trochlear:

Sulcus

For the AP projection of the elbow, the hand is:

Supinated

Which two structures primarily form the hinge-like structures and movement of the elbow joint?

Trochlea and olecranon process

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

Wrist joint, elbow joint, shoulder joint


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