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Flashcards in Forearm/Elbow Deck (14)
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1
Q

Pronation of hand will __1__ at its proximal third and rotates the __2__ medially resulting in an __3__ projection of the forearm rather than AP.

A
  1. Cross the radius over the ulna
  2. Humerus
  3. Oblique
2
Q

AP Projection (Essential):

  1. Entire arm in _____
  2. __A__ the hand, __B__ the elbow, place forearm in center of IR
  3. Adjust IR so the ________ is parallel to forearm
  4. Pt. should _______ to place forearm in true supinate position
  5. CR _______
A
  1. Same plane
  2. A. Supinate
    B. Extend
  3. Long axis
  4. Lean laterally
  5. Perpendicular and directed o midpoint of forearm
3
Q

When performing the AP forearm position, a line drawn through the numeral epicondyles should be ______ to IR

A

Parallel

4
Q

CR should be directed to the ______ when performing a lateral forearm exam

A

Mid shaft of the antebrachium

5
Q

The narrowed are just dial to the radial head is known as the ______

A

Radial neck

6
Q

When performing the AP oblique elbow with medial rotation, the radius and ulna will appear _______

A

Crossed

7
Q

Sumi lunar notch AKA

A

Trochlear notch

8
Q

What process and fossa fit together when arm is in extension?

A

Olecranon

9
Q

When performing the AP forearm position, a line drawn through the numeral epicondyles should be ______ to IR

A

Parallel

10
Q

CR should be directed to the ______ when performing a lateral forearm exam

A

Mid shaft of the antebrachium

11
Q

The narrowed are just dial to the radial head is known as the ______

A

Radial neck

12
Q

When performing the AP oblique elbow with medial rotation, the radius and ulna will appear _______

A

Crossed

13
Q

Sumi lunar notch AKA

A

Trochlear notch

14
Q

What process and fossa fit together when arm is in extension?

A

Olecranon