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Which joint is the only saddle joint in the whole body

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Carpometacarpal joint of 1st digit (CMC joint)

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What type of joint are all the joints in the upper extremity

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Synovial joints

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What other type of joint is the intercarpal joints?

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Gliding type

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What type of joint is the radiocarpal joints

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Ellipsoidal

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What type of joint is the elbow joint

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Hinge joint

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What type of joint is the shoulder joint

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Ball & socket

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How many phalanges in the hand

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14

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How many carpal bones in the hand

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8

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What are the names of the proximal carpal bones - lateral to medial

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Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrium
Pisiform

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What are the names of the distal carpal bones - lateral to medial

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Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate

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What two methods do you use to view the scaphoid bone

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Stetcher method & ulnar deviation

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2-5 digits joint names from tip of the finger to carpal bones

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Distal interphalangeal
Proximal interphalangeal
Metacarpophalangeal
Carpometacarpal

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1st digit joint from tip of finger to carpals

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Interphalangeal
Metacarpophalangeal
Carpometacarpal

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What joints are in the carpal bones

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Intercarpals

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What joint is between the carpals & radius

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Radiocarpal

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What joint is between the radius & ulna

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Radioulnar

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Where will the CR be directed for 2nd-5th digits

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PIP joint

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Where is CR directed for 1st digit

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1st CMC joint

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How will the hand be rotated for a thumb projection

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Medially

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Where will the CR be directed for a hand X-ray

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3rd MCP joint

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Where will the CR be directed for a wrist X-ray

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Midcarpal area

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What is the stetcher method

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Use of a sponge placed under the IR to angle it 20° (preferred) or tilt the tube 20° towards the hand to view the scaphoid

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What is the name of the method for imaging the carpal tunnel

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Gaynor Hart Method or Tangential Carpal Tunnel

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How much do you angle for Gaynor Hart Method

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25°-30°

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How do you position the hand for Gaynor Hart Method
Hyperextend wrist and have patient pull back fingers with opposite hand
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Where does the CR enter for Gaynor Hart Method
Distal end of 3rd metacarpal
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Where are the styloid processes located on the radius and ulna
Distal end (connecting to wrist)
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What is the largest proximal carpal bone
Scaphoid
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What is the largest most centrally located carpal bone
Capitate
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What do you use the Gaynor hart method to view
Median nerve for carpal tunnel
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Which carpal bone must be seen on an AP projection of the thumb
Trapezium
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Which bone is on the medial side of the forearm
Ulna
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Which bone is on the lateral side of the forearm
Radius
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Where is the olecranon process located,
Posterior side of the proximal end of the Ulna
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Where is the coronoid process located
Anterior side of the proximal end of the ulna
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Where is the styloid processes of the ulna & radius located
Distal end - connects to wrist
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Where is the radial head
Proximal
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Where is the ulnar head located
Distal end
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What are the 3 joints of the elbow
Humeroulnar Humeroradial Proximal radioulnar
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Which portion of the humerus articulated with the radial head
Capitulum
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For AP forearm, is the hand supinated or pronated
Supinated
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At what level should the table be for a lateral forearm
Shoulder level
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What does the medial oblique of the elbow show
Coronoid process
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What does the lateral oblique of the elbow show
Radial head/neck & the capitulum
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When should you do partial flexions for an AP elbow
When patient cannot bend their arm
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What’s another name for Axiolateral
Coyle Method
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What does the Coyle Method angles towards the shoulder show
Radial head
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What does the Coyle Method angled away from the shoulder show
Coronoid process
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How far above humeral head should Light be for a lateral humerus
1.5 inches
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Which projection of the elbow shows the olecranon process in profile
Lateral
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Lateral obliqued elbow shows
Radial head, neck, tuberosity & projected free of the ulna
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How much of an angle can the CR have for an ulnar deviation to see the scaphoid if needed
10°-15°
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Boxers fracture
5th metacarpal fracture
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How much light from CR should be shown for an elbow
3 inches above & below 1 inch on side
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How much light from CR should be shown for a wrist
2.5 inches below & above 1 inch on sides
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10 joints of the upper limbs have what
Synovial tissue & are freely moving
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Why would you flex fingers during a hand X-ray
Foreshortens phalanges & opens 2nd-5th digits joints
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What are phalanges
Long bones
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What artery carries blood to the hand
Radial artery
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What is the scaphoid bone under
Snuffbox indention
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What is the most common bone to fracture
Scaphoid bone
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Intertubercular groove is also called
Bicipital groove
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What do elbow injuries cause
Effusion & displaced fat pads
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Norgaard Method
Ball Catchers position
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What is the Norgaard method used for
Detect changes of MCP joint seen with rheumatoid arthritis
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What kind of kVp does the AP elbow need
Low - wide exposure due to soft tissue
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What size IR do the hand wrist finger & elbow use
10 x 12
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What size IR do humerus & forearm use
14 x 17
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How should hand be positioned for medial obliqued elbow
Hand should be palm down
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How should the hand be placed for lateral obliqued elbow
Palm facing up with 1st & 2nd digits touching the table
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Scaphoid Lunate Triquetrum Pisiform Trapezium Trapezoid Capitate Hamate

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