chapter 5 Flashcards
(141 cards)
1
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How many bones are in the hand?
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27
2
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what are the bones of the digits called?
A
Phalanges
3
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what are the bones of the palm called?
A
metacarpals
4
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what are the bones of the wrist called?
A
carpals
5
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the lateral side of the hand is the ____ side
A
thumb
6
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the first digit of the hand is the
A
thumb
7
Q
the second digit is the
A
index finger
8
Q
the third digit is the
A
middle finger
9
Q
the forth digit is the
A
ring finger
10
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the fifth digit is the
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pinky or small finger
11
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How many phalanges are in the digits?
A
14
12
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what type of bones are the phalanges?
A
long
13
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how many phalanges are in the first digit?
A
2
14
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all digits except the thumb have ___ phalanges.
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3
15
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what are the 3 phalanges in the 2nd-5th digits called from top to bottom?
A
distal
middle
proximal
16
Q
the distal phalanges are small and flat and have a ________ like appearance.
A
spatula
17
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each phalanx has a _____, ______, and ______.
A
head
body
base
18
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there are ___ metacarpals in the hand.
A
5
19
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what type of bones are metacarpals?
A
long
20
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the metacarpals have 2 ends called the
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head (distal)
base (proximal)
21
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where do fractures normally occur in the metacarpals?
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neck (area between the head and base)
22
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the first metacarpal has 2 small ______ bones on its palmar aspect below the neck.
A
sesamoid
23
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the metacarpals head is commonly know as the
A
knuckles
24
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How many carpal bones are there?
A
8
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the carpal bones are arranged in 2 _______ rows
horizontal
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what type of bones are the carpals?
short
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the carpals are composed largely of _______ tissue with an outer layer of ________ bony tissue.
Cancellous
compact
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the proximal row of carpals (nearest the forearm) contains the
scaphoid
lunate
triquetrum
pisiform
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the distal row of carpals contains the
trapezium
trapezoid
capitate
hamate
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the ____ is the largest bone in the proximal carpal row and is ____ near the base of the thumb.
scaphoid
palpable
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the ____ articulates with the radius proximally and has a crescent shape.
Lunate
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the _____ is approximately pyramidal and articulates anteriorly with the hamate.
triquetrum
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the ______ is pea-shaped and situated anterior to the triquetrum.
pisiform
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The ________ joints are synovial and are hinge joints which permit only flexion and extension
interphalangeal
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The __________ articulations are synovial ellipsoidal joints and have the movements of flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumlocution
metacarpophalangeal (MCP)
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The MCP of the thumb is limited to _______ and _______.
abduction and adduction.
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The first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is ________. Permits the thumb to oppose the fingers and touch tips.
saddle joint
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The ________ articulations are gliding synovial joints.
intercarpal
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The triangular depression on the posterior lateral surface of the wrist is a depression known as the anatomic _______.
snuffbox
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what is the most common bone in the carpal to be fractured?
scaphoid
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The ____ is located on the lateral side of the forearm.
Radius
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The ____ is located on the medial side of the forearm.
Ulna
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the two processes of the upper part of the Ulna are
Olecranon process
Coronoid process
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A depression called the _________ is located on the lateral aspect of the coronoid process.
Radial notch
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the distal end of the ulna includes a rounded process on its lateral side called the
Ulnar styloid process
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the conic projection on the distal end on the lateral surface of the radius is called
radial styloid process.
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The arm has one bone called the
humerus
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the entire distal end of the humerus is called
humeral condyle
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the site for many fractures in the humerus is the
surgical neck
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the _____ fat pad covers the largest are and lies within the olecranon fossa of the posterior humerus.
posterior
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the superimposed coronoid and radial fossa of the anterior humerus form the _____ fat pads.
Anterior
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the ______ fat pad is positioned anterior to and parallel with the anterior aspect of the proximal radius.
Supinator
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When the elbow is flexed 90 degrees for the lateral projection, what fat pads can be seen?
Anterior and Supinator
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the anterior fat pad resembles a
tear drop
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the SID for upper extremities is
40
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when doing a PA projection of the digits, the ____ side of the hand should be on the IR
palmar
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When radiographing the digits which digit should be centered to the IR?
the digit under examination.
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fat pads are usually an indication for an
elbow injury
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The routine projections for digits, hand and wrist are
PA
Oblique
Lateral
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where does a boxer's fracture occur?
5th metacarpal bones
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we do a PA oblique hand to demonstrate
joint spaces
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when doing a lateral hand with the ulnar surface to the IR, we call it
lateromedial
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the AP oblique hand can be done to look for
arthritis
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the first CMC joint is classified as ______, and ______.
synovial
saddle type
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articulations between the bases of the metacarpals and the carpal bones is the
carpometacarpal (CMC) joints
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the second to fifth CMC joints are _____ types
gliding
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the articulations between the carpal bones are the
intercarpal joints
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the articulation between the carpals and the distal radius is the
radiocarpal joint
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the elbow joint is a ______ type joint that allows flexion and extension
hinge
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the shoulder joint is a _____ and ______ type joint.
Ball and Socket
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what is the proximal row of the carpal bones from lateral to medial?
scaphoid
lunate
triquetrum
pisiform
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what is the distal row of carpal bones from lateral to medial?
trapezium
trapezoid
capitate
hamate
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the area between the distal and middle phalanges is called the
distal interphalages
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the are between the middle and proximal phalanges is called
proximal interphalanges
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for the 2nd-5th digits, the CR will enter at what area of the affected digit?
Proximal interphalange (PIP) joint
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for the 2nd-5th digits, the CR will be directed
perpendicular
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when doing a PA Oblique of the digits, the digit will be rotated ____ degrees.
45
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The digits should be _______ to the IR when doing a PA oblique
Parallel
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When doing an AP thumb, the hand will be in a _______ ______ rotation.
Extreme Medial
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For an AP thumb, the CR will be perpendicular to the _____ joint
MCP
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Where does the CR enter the third digit for the PA projection?
3rd PIP joint
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which surface of the hand is on the IR when doing a PA hand?
palmar surface
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The CR will enter _________ to the ____ joint for a PA hand.
perpendicular
3rd MCP
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when doing a PA oblique hand, the hand is at a _____ degree angle.
45
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how is the hand rotated when doing a PA oblique?
Laterally
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For a PA oblique wrist, the Cr will enter at what area of the wrist?
Perpendicular to midcarpals
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what is a Fan lateral used for?
Phalange fractures
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a Lateral view is used for _______ fractures.
metacarpal
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What is the name of the method when the IR is tilted 20 degrees with the CR at the scaphoid?
Stecher method
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During the Stecher method, _____ is angled and not the _____.
IR
Tube
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what method is used for imaging the carpal tunnel?
Gaynor-hart method or Tangential
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For the Gaynor-hart method (tangential), how many degrees is the CR angle?
25-30
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how is the hand positioned in the tangential method?
hyperextended with digits pulled back.
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the CR is centered to the __________ for the Gaynor-hart method?
3rd metacarpal
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The Radius is located on the ____ side.
thumb
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The Ulna is located on the _____ side.
Pinky
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which carpal bone must be seen on the AP projection of the thumb?
trapezium
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which bone of the forearm is on the medial side?
Ulna
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which bone of the forearm is on the lateral side?
Radius
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Is the Olecranon process on the Ulna or Radius?
Ulna
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The Olecranon process is on the _____ end of the Ulna.
proximal
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Is the Olecranon process located anteriorly or posteriorly in the anatomic position?
posteriorly
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Which bone is the coronoid process on?
Ulna
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the Coronoid process is located on the _____ end of the Ulna.
Proximal
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Is the Coronoid process located anteriorly or posteriorly in the anatomic position?
Anteriorly
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Is the radial head located proximal or distally?
proximal
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is the Ulnar head located proximal or distally?
Distally
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what part of the humerus articulates with the radial head?
Capitulum
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for the AP of the forearm, is the hand supinated or pronated?
Supinated
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for the AP of the forearm, are the humeral epicondyles parallel or perpendicular?
Parallel
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For a lateral forearm, the elbow is flexed ____ degrees.
90
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the hand is _____ for the lateral forearm.
Lateral
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for the Lateral forearm, the CR is _________ to the IR.
Perpendicular
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for the lateral forearm, the humeral epicondyles are perpendicular or parallel to the IR?
Perpendicular
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For the AP elbow, the hand is pronated or supinated?
supinated
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Are the Humeral epicondyles perpendicular or parallel to the IR during an AP elbow?
Parallel
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for the Lateral elbow, the elbow is flexed ___ degrees.
90
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The forearm is resting on the ____ surface or the lateral elbow.
Ulnar
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For the lateral elbow, are the humeral epicondyles perpendicular or parallel to the IR?
Perpendicular
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The elbow oblique is medially ___ degrees.
45
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the elbow oblique is lateral ___ degrees?
45
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the elbow medial oblique demonstrated what structure?
coronoid process
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the elbow lateral oblique demonstrates what structures?
Radial head
Neck
Capitulum
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How many images are made for the partial flexion of an AP elbow?
2
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Why would partial flexion projections of the elbow be made?
when patient cannot extend the arm
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The coyle method that has the CR angled 45 degrees toward shoulder will demonstrate which structure best?
Radial head
127
Where should the top boarder of the IR or light field be placed for a lateral humerus?
Approximately 1 1/2 inches above humeral head
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for a lateral humerus, the elbow should be flexed at ___ degrees and palm of hand on ___ if possible
90
hip
129
in the lateral humerus, the CR is ________ to mid-portion of the humerus and centered to the IR
Perpendicular
130
The AP forearm, AP elbow, and AP humerus all require the humeral epicondyles to be positioned ______ with the IR.
Parallel
131
which projection of the elbow demonstrates the olecranon in profile?
lateral
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what structure is in profile on the lateral side of the proximal humerus on the AP projection of the humerus?
Greater Tubercle
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what is the largest bone on the distal row of the carpals?
capitate
134
The gaynord-hart method is looking carpal tunnel in which nerve?
Median
135
how do you rotate the hand for Ulnar deviation?
toward the pinky or ulna
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what method is used for carpal tunnel?
Gaynor-Hart
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Ulnar deviation can have an angle of ___-____ degrees if the scaphoid needs to be seen
10-15
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there are ___ joints of the upper limbs
10
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The 10 joints of the upper limbs are _______ tissue and _____ moveable
synovial
freely
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The first digit is a ______ joint.
Saddle
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The _____ is the only saddle joint.
thumb
