Ch. 4 Forearm, Elbow, and Humerus Review Questions(Procedures)

a. Two

If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the elbow, how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint? a. Two b. Three c. Four d. Five

a. Colles

A fracture of the distal radius with posterior displacement is known as a _____ fracture. a. Colles b. Smith's c. Boxer's d. Bennett's

b. supinated.

For the AP projection of the elbow, the hand is: a. pronated. b. supinated. c. placed in the lateral position. d. placed in the 45-degree oblique position

b. parallel to the IR.

For the AP projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles are: a. perpendicular to the IR. b. parallel to the IR. c. superimposed over each other. d. not clearly seen.

a. supinated.

For the AP projection of the forearm, the hand is: a. supinated. b. pronated. c. placed in the lateral position. d. placed in a 45-degree oblique position.

d. 90

For the lateral projection of the elbow, the elbow joint should be flexed _____ degrees. a. 25 b. 45 c. 75 d. 90

c. 90

For the lateral projection of the forearm, the elbow should be flexed _____ degrees. a. 45 b. 80 c. 90 d. 120

d. 1 1/2 inch

How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for a lateral projection of the humerus? a. 1 2 inch b. 1 inch c. 1 1 4 inch d. 1 1 2 inch

c. 1 1/2 inches

How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for an AP humerus? a. 1 2 inch b. 1 inch c. 1 1 2 inches d. 2 inches

b. Prone

How is the hand positioned for the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method)? a. Supine b. Prone c. 30-degree oblique d. 45-degree oblique

a. 0

How many degrees is the central ray angled for the AP forearm? a. 0 b. 5 c. 7 d. 5 to 7

c. 45 degrees

How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP oblique projection in lateral rotation? a. 30 degrees b. 40 degrees c. 45 degrees d. 50 degrees

c. 45 degrees

How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP oblique projection in medial rotation? a. 35 degrees b. 40 degrees c. 45 degrees d. 55 degrees

b. Coronoid fossa

The shallow depression, located on the anterior side of the distal humerus, receives which of the following when the elbow is flexed? a. Trochlea b. Coronoid fossa c. Capitulum d. Radial fossa

d. upright.

The position recommended to increase patient comfort when performing an AP projection of the humerus is: a. prone. b. recumbent. c. supine. d. upright.

b. olecranon fossa.

The posterior fat pad lies in the: a. coronoid fossa. b. olecranon fossa. c. radial fossa. d. radial notch.

c. 2 and 3

The primary structures shown when demonstrating the elbow using the Coyle method is the: 1. coracoid process. 2. coronoid process. 3. radial head. a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

a. Supine

In what position should the hand be placed for the AP projection of the humerus? a. Supine b. Prone c. Lateral d. 30 degrees oblique, medial rotation

b. capitulum.

Letter A in the image below labels the: a. medial epicondyle of the humerus. b. capitulum. c. radial head. d. trochlea.

c. radial head.

Letter B in the image below labels the: a. medial epicondyle of the humerus. b. capitulum. c. radial head. d. trochlea.

a. radial tuberosity.

Letter C in the image below labels the: a. radial tuberosity. b. capitulum. c. radial head. d. trochlea.

d. perpendicular

Rotating the arm medially for a lateral projection of the humerus will place the epicondyles _____ with the plane of the IR. a. at a 30-degree angle b. at a 45-degree angle c. parallel d. perpendicular

c. fat pads.

Soft tissue radiographs of the elbow in the lateral position are often ordered to demonstrate: a. veins. b. nerves. c. fat pads. d. fractures.

c. 2 and 3

The 10 joints of the upper limb are all: 1. hinge. 2. synovial tissue. 3. freely movable. a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

b. trochlear notch.

The area identified on the bone in the figure above is the: a. radial notch. b. trochlear notch. c. coronoid process. d. olecranon process.

c. 3 only

The arm is made up of which of the following bones? 1. Ulna 2. Radius 3. Humerus a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

c. radial head.

The aspect of bone identified in the figure above is the: a. trochlea. b. capitulum. c. radial head. d. olecranon process.

d. humerus.

The bone identified in the figure above is the: a. radius. b. tibia. c. ulna. d. humerus.

b. radius.

The bone identified in the figure above is the: a. ulna. b. radius. c. fibula. d. humerus.

a. ulna.

The bone identified in the figure above is the: a. ulna. b. radius. c. tibia. d. humerus.

a. ulna.

The bone or bone part identified in the figure above is the: a. ulna. b. radius. c. humerus. d. olecranon process.

c. coronoid process.

The bone part identified in the figure above is the: a. radial notch. b. trochlear notch. c. coronoid process. d. olecranon process.

d. olecranon process.

The bone part identified in the figure above is the: a. trochlea. b. capitulum. c. radial head. d. olecranon process.

b. proximal ulna.

The bone part shown in the figure above is the: a. distal ulna. b. proximal ulna. c. distal radius. d. proximal radius.

a. radial head.

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the: a. radial head. b. trochlea. c. lateral epicondyle. d. ulnar coronoid process.

a. body.

The central area of the long cylindrical shaft of the radius, ulna, and humerus is called the: a. body. b. neck. c. styloid. d. fissure.

d. 45

The central-ray angulation for both of the axiolateral projections (Coyle method) of the elbow is_____ degrees. a. 30 b. 35 c. 40 d. 45

a. 1 and 2

The forearm consists of which of the following bones? 1. Ulna 2. Radius 3. Humerus a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

d. radial notch.

The head of the radius articulates on the medial side with the: a. coronoid process. b. trochlear notch. c. ulnar styloid process. d. radial notch.

c. radial notch.

The head of the radius fits into a depression on the lateral aspect of the coronoid process of the ulna. This depression is called the: a. radial fossa. b. coronoid fossa. c. radial notch. d. trochlear notch.

d. 1, 2, and 3

The lateral projection of the forearm should clearly demonstrate which of the following? 1. Elbow joint 2. Radius and ulna 3. Proximal row of carpal bones a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

b. 80

To demonstrate the coronoid process in the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method), the elbow is flexed _____ degrees. a. 45 b. 80 c. 90 d. 80 to 90

d. 90

To demonstrate the radial head in the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method), the elbow is flexed _____ degrees. a. 30 b. 45 c. 80 d. 90

c. Trochlea

What anatomy is labeled as letter A in the image below? a. Capitulum b. Lateral epicondyle of humerus c. Trochlea d. Coronoid process of ulna

b. Medial epicondyle of the humerus

What anatomy is labeled as letter A in the image below? a. Lateral epicondyle of the humerus b. Medial epicondyle of the humerus c. Coronoid process of the ulna d. Trochlea

d. Coronoid process of ulna

What anatomy is labeled as letter B in the image below? a. Capitulum b. Lateral epicondyle of humerus c. Trochlea d. Coronoid process of ulna

d. Trochlea

What anatomy is labeled as letter B in the image below? a. Lateral epicondyle of the humerus b. Medial epicondyle of the humerus c. Coronoid process of the ulna d. Trochlea

a. Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

What anatomy is labeled as letter C in the image below? a. Lateral epicondyle of the humerus b. Medial epicondyle of the humerus c. Coronoid process of the ulna d. Trochlea

c. Capitulum

What anatomy is labeled as letter D in the image below? a. Lateral epicondyle of the humerus b. Medial epicondyle of the humerus c. Capitulum d. Trochlea

a. Radial head

What anatomy is labeled as letter E in the image below? a. Radial head b. Capitulum c. Coronoid process of ulna d. Trochlea

a. 0 degrees

What is the central-ray angulation for the AP elbow when the forearm is partially flexed? a. 0 degrees b. 5 degrees c. 10 degrees d. 5 to 10 degrees

b. AP humerus

What projection and anatomy is demonstrated in the image below? a. AP forearm b. AP humerus c. Lateral forearm d. Lateral humerus

b. AP oblique, medial rotation

What projection and position is demonstrated in the image below? a. AP b. AP oblique, medial rotation c. AP oblique, lateral rotation d. AP distal humerus, partial flexion position

b. AP oblique; lateral rotation position

What projection and position is depicted in the image below? a. AP; anatomic position b. AP oblique; lateral rotation position c. AP oblique, medial rotation position d. Mediolateral, lateral position

a. AP

What projection is depicted in the image below? a. AP b. AP oblique in medial rotation c. AP oblique in lateral rotation d. Mediolateral

d. Midpoint of the humerus

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral projection of the humerus? a. Elbow joint b. Shoulder joint c. Glenoid cavity d. Midpoint of the humerus

d. Midpoint of the humerus

Where is the central ray directed for an AP projection of the humerus? a. Elbow joint b. Shoulder joint c. Body of the humerus d. Midpoint of the humerus

a. Anterior

Which fat pad is identified in the figure above? a. Anterior b. Posterior c. Coronoid d. Supinator

d. Supinator

Which fat pad lies parallel with the anterior aspect of the proximal radius? a. Anterior b. Coronoid c. Posterior d. Supinator

b. 1 and 3

Which fat pads are seen on a negative lateral elbow radiograph? 1. Anterior 2. Posterior 3. Supinator a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

d. Suspended respiration

Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for a lateral projection of the humerus? a. Shallow breathing b. Full inspiration c. Full expiration d. Suspended respiration

a. Suspended respiration

Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for an AP projection of the humerus? a. Suspended respiration b. Full inspiration c. Full expiration d. Shallow breathing

b. 1 and 3

Which of the following general procedures should be observed when performing x-ray examinations of the upper limb? 1. Remove rings and watches. 2. Have the patient change into a gown. 3. Use an R or L marker on each image. a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

c. Radial head and neck

Which of the following is demonstrated free of superimposition on an AP oblique projection of the elbow in lateral rotation? a. Capitulum b. Trochlea c. Radial head and neck d. Olecranon process

c. Olecranon process

Which of the following is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the elbow? a. Radial neck b. Radial head c. Olecranon process d. Humeral epicondyles

c. Lesser tubercle

Which of the following is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the humerus? a. Capitulum b. Glenoid cavity c. Lesser tubercle d. Greater tubercle

c. Greater tubercle

Which of the following is shown in profile on an AP projection of the humerus? a. Capitulum b. Glenoid cavity c. Greater tubercle d. Lesser tubercle

a. 1 and 2

Which of the following joints should be clearly demonstrated on the AP projection of the forearm? 1. Wrist 2. Elbow 3. Proximal humerus a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

b. Lawrence

Which of the following methods is used when the arm cannot be abducted for the standard AP or lateral projection of the humerus? a. Stecher b. Lawrence c. Norgaard d. Gaynor-Hart

c. 2 and 3

Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on a lateral projection of the humerus? 1. Glenoid cavity 2. Elbow joint 3. Shoulder joint a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

b. 1 and 3

Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on an AP projection of the humerus? 1. Elbow joint 2. Glenoid cavity 3. Shoulder joint a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

d. Lateral recumbent

Which of the following positions can be used to perform a lateral projection of the humerus on a patient who has a suspected fracture? a. Supine b. Standing c. Lateral decubitus d. Lateral recumbent

c. Supine

Which of the following positions of the hand will place the epicondyles parallel with the plane of the IR? a. Lateral b. Prone c. Supine d. 45 degrees oblique

c. AP oblique, medial rotation

Which of the following projections of the elbow will demonstrate the olecranon process within the olecranon fossa? a. AP, acute flexion b. AP, partial flexion c. AP oblique, medial rotation d. AP oblique, lateral rotation

a. AP oblique projection, lateral rotation

Which of the following projections of the elbow will demonstrate the radial head and neck free of superimposition? a. AP oblique projection, lateral rotation b. AP oblique projection, medial rotation c. AP projection, partial flexion d. AP projection, acute flexion

d. 1, 2, and 3

Which of the following should be on the same plane for a lateral projection of the elbow? 1. Wrist joint 2. Elbow joint 3. Shoulder joint a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

b. Coronoid process

Which of the following would be projected free of superimposition for an AP oblique projection of the elbow with medial rotation? a. Lateral epicondyle b. Coronoid process c. Olecranon process d. Olecranon fossa

c. Compression band

Which of the following would not be needed for radiographic examinations of the upper limb? a. Lead apron b. Sandbags c. Compression band d. Foam wedges