Elbow/Wrist

Question 1

What are the ROM norms for the elbow?

Answer 1

Flexion 150°
Extension 0°
Supination 80°
Pronation 80°

Question 2

What are the ROM norms for the wrist?

Answer 2

Extension 70°
Flexion 80°
Radial Deviation 20°
Ulnar Deviation 30°

Question 3

For special tests see pages 89-90 on the PT Final Exam SG

Question 4

What muscles perform elbow flexion?

Answer 4

Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis

Question 5

What muscles perform elbow extension?

Answer 5

Triceps brachii
Anconeus

Question 6

What muscles perform radioulnar pronation?

Answer 6

Pronator teres
Pronator quadratus

Question 7

What muscles perform radioulnar supination?

Answer 7

Biceps brachii
Supinator

Question 8

What muscles perform wrist flexion?

Answer 8

Flexor carpi radialis
Flexor carpi ulnaris Palmaris longus

Question 9

What muscles perform wrist extension?

Answer 9

Extensor carpi radialis longud
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Extensor carpi ulnaris

Question 10

What muscles perform radial deviation?

Answer 10

Extensor carpi radialis
Flexor carpi radialis
Extensor pollicis longus/brevis

Question 11

What muscles perform ulnar deviation?

Answer 11

Extensor carpi ulnaris
Flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 12

Distal Humeral Fracture

MOI
Prognosis

Answer 12

MOI: Caused by direct blows or falling on an outstretched and locked elbow

Prognosis: Full healing and return to normal activities can take up to a year

Question 13

Elbow dislocation

MOI
Prognosis

Answer 13

MOI: Result of elbow hyperextension from fall on outstretched arm

Prognosis: Recovery usually occurs with no lingering effects