Elbow Test

Question 1

In what position should the hand be for an AP medial rotation oblique elbow position?

a.) pronated
b.) lateral oblique
c.) supinated
d.) medial oblique

Answer 1

a.) pronated

Question 2

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

a.) 80 degrees
b.) 90 degrees
c.) 45 degrees
d.) 90 to 120 degrees

Answer 2

b.) 90 degrees

Question 3

Which of the following structures is considered to be most proximal?

a.) olecranon process
b.) head of unla
c.) cornoid process
d.) radial tuberosity

Answer 3

a.) olecranon process

Question 4

An AP elbow projection with accurate positioning demonstrates

1.) the medial and lateral humeral epicondyles in profile
2.) the radial tuberosity in medially
3.) olecranon process in olecranon fossa
4.) the ulna free of radial head and radial tuberosity superimposition

a.) 1,2,3 and 4
b.) 1, 2 and 3 only
c.) 2 and 4 only
d.) 1 and 3 only

Answer 4

b.) 1,2 and 3 only

Question 5

For an externally rotated AP oblique elbow projection with accurate positioning the

1.) capitulum is in profile
2.) capitulum radial joint space is open
3.) cornoid process in profile
4.) ulna is demonstrated without radial head superimposition

a.) 2 and 3 only
b.) 2, 3 and 4 only
c.) 1 and 4 only
d.) 1, 2 and 4 only

Answer 5

d.) 1, 2 and 4 only

Question 6

Which of the following is demonstrated free of superimposition on an AP oblique projection of the elbow in lateral rotation?

a.) trochlea
b.) olecranon process
c.) capitulum
d.) radial head and neck

Answer 6

d.) radial head and neck

Question 7

What position should the hand be placed in for the lateral projection of the elbow?

a.) prone
b.) supine
c.) 45 degree oblique
d.) lateral

Answer 7

d.) lateral

Question 8

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:

a.) lateral epicondyle
b.) ulnar coronoid process
c.) trochlea
d.) radial head

Answer 8

d.) radial head

Question 9

A general positioning rule is to place the long axis of the part __________ the long axis of the image receptor.

a.) parallel with
b.) adjacent to
c.) perpendicluar to
d.) axial to

Answer 9

a.) parallel with

Question 10

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

a.) 1 and 3
b.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 1 and 2

Answer 10

b.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 11

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

a.) trochlea and capitulum
b.) humeral epicondyles
c.) radial and ulnar styloid processes
d.) humeral condyles

Answer 11

b.) humeral epicondyles

Question 12

Where does the central ray enter on all elbow projections?

a.) distal humerus
b.) proximal forearm
c.) mid forearm
d.) mid elbow

Answer 12

d.) mid elbow

Question 13

In what position should the hand be for an AP elbow projection?

a.) pronated
b.) oblique
c.) supinated
d.) lateral

Answer 13

c.) supinated

Question 14

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

a.) pronated
b.) supinated
c.) placed in the 45 degree oblique position
d.) placed in the lateral position

Answer 14

b.) supinated

Question 15

When performing AP lateral oblique rotation the patients ____________ should touch the table.

a.) wrist
b.) first and second digits
c.) forearm
d.) humerus

Answer 15

b.) first and second digits

Question 16

Why should hand be supinated for the AP projection of the elbow?

a.) ulna rotated medially
b.) radius rotated medially
c.) ulna and radius crossed
d.) ulna and radius free of superimposition

Answer 16

d.) ulna and radius free of superimposition

Question 17

WHich of the following projections of the elbow will demonstrate the olecranon process within the olecranon fossa?

a.) AP, acute flexion
b.) AP oblique, lateral rotation
c.) AP oblique, medial rotation
d.) AP, partial flexion

Answer 17

c.) AP oblique, medial rotation

Question 18

For the AP projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles should be:

a.) superimposed over each other
b.) not clearly seen
c.) parallel to the IR
d.) perpendicular to the IR

Answer 18

c.) parallel to the IR

Question 19

The central area of the long shaft of the radius and ulna and humerus is called the:

a.) body
b.) styloid
c.) neck
d.) fissure

Answer 19

a.) body

Question 20

Soft tissue radiographs of the elbow in the lateral position are often ordered to demostrate:

a.) fat pads
b.) nerves
c.) veins
d.) fractures

Answer 20

a.) fat pads

Question 21

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.) coronoid fossa
b.) trochlear notch
c.) radial notch
d.) radial fossa

Answer 21

c.) radial notch

Question 22

Which basic projection of the elbow demonstrates the olecranon process in profile?

a.) AP
b.) lateral rotation oblique
c.) medial rotation oblique
d.) lateral

Answer 22

d.) lateral

Question 23

Which basic position of the elbow will best demonstrate an elevated or visible posterior fat pad?

a.) lateral rotation oblique
b.) coyle method
c.) lateral with 90 degree flexion
d.) true AP with no rotation

Answer 23

c.) lateral with 90 degree flexion

Question 24

An internally rotated AP oblique projection with accurate positioning demonstrates which of the following structures in profile?

1.) capitulum
2.) radial head
3.) medial epicondyle
4.) coronoid process

a.) 3 and 4 only
b.) 2 and 3 only
c.) 1 and 2 only
d.) 1 and 4 only

Answer 24

a.) 3 and 4 only

Question 25

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

a.) AP projection, acute flexion
b.) AP oblique projection, lateral rotation
c.) AP projection, partial flexion
d.) AP oblique projection, medial rotation

Answer 25

b.) AP oblique projection, lateral rotation

Question 26

The CR is directed to mid elbow joint. How is mid elbow joint located?

a.) 1/2’’ distal to midpoint of line between epicondyles
b.) 1/4’’ distal to midpoint of line between epicondyles
c.) 3/4’’ distal to midpoint of line between epicondyles
d.) 3/4’’ proximal to midpoint of line between epicondyles

Answer 26

c.) 3/4’’ distal to midpoint of line between epicondyles