Elbow
False
A positive tinels sign indicates median nerve entrapment
Radial collateral ligament
A virus stress applied at 15 to 20 degrees of elbow flexion stresses the
Ability to flex the elbow and Supinate the forearm
All of the following are characteristics of a biceps brachii rupture, except
Pronator teres
Compression due to hypertrophy of the..... Can impinge on the median nerve, leading to weakness in the finger flexors
Transitory paralysis of the extensors of the arm
Contusion of the radial nerve during a blow to the elbow will exhibit signs of
True
Elbow dislocations occur more commonly in individuals younger than 20, with a peak incidence in late adolescence
Ulnar nerve
If an athlete complains of burning, tingling, or parenthesis to the fourth and fifth fingers, what structured may be damaged
Tinels test
If resisted wrist extension is applied to an athletes hand with the forearm probated and elbow flexed at 45 degrees, what test is being performed
False
If the ulnar nerve is injured, tingling and numbness may radiate into the forearm and hand particularly the thumb and index finger
True
Sudden or repetive medial tension overload can lead to an ulnar collateral ligament sprain, ulnar traction spur, ulnar neuritis, or a partial avulsion of the medial epicondyle
Checking sensation of thumb
Testing the sensory function of the radial nerve is performed by
Carrying angle
The angle between the longitudinal axes of the humerus and the ulna when the arm is in anatomic position is known as the
10 to 15 degrees
The carrying angle ranges from..... In adults and is generally greater in females.
Medial
The flexor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum superficialis provide significant stability to the ........ Elbow during throwing activities
False
The nerve that inner ages the primary elbow flexors is the median nerve
False
The pinch grip test is used to assess the integrity of the ulnar nerve
Flexor pronator muscle strain
Valgus stress forces frequently lead to
Radial
What nerve inner ages the main elbow extensors
Slightly flexed with the forearm appearing shortened
When an elbow is dislocated, the arm is frequently held in what position
Olecranon bursa injury and ulnar nerve contusion
Which of the following should be considered when evaluating an athlete who has received a direct blow to the posterior elbow
True
With an elbow dislocation the arm is frequently held in flexion with the forearm appearing shortened.
Tear to the ulnar collateral ligament
A positive valgus stress test at 15 to 20 degrees of elbow flexion often indicates:
Tension
Medial epicondylitis is often caused by
Posteriorly
Most elbow dislocations occur from axial loading when falling on an outstretched hand, which results in the ulna and radius dislocating
Hyperextension
The mechanism of injury for an ulnar dislocation is
