Upper Extremity

Question 1

When performing a routine lateral of the second digit, what projection is this being performed in?

Answer 1

Mediolateral

Question 2

When performing a routine lateral of the fifth digit, what projection is this being performed in?

Answer 2

Lateromedial projection

Question 3

When performing a routine lateral of the second digit what bone of the forearm is in contact with the IR?

Answer 3

Radius thumb side down

Question 4

When performing a routine lateral of the fifth digit what bone of the forearm is in contact with the IR?

Answer 4

Ulna

Question 5

When performing the PA projection of the hand the thumb:

Answer 5

Sits in a natural oblique

Question 6

The PA projection of the hand the CR enters:

Answer 6

Perpendicular to the third MCP joint

Question 7

The distal aspect of each digit is called:

Answer 7

Distal Tuft

Question 8

KNOW THE ANATOMY OF THE HAND AND WRIST

Question 9

Which of the following will best demonstrate a foreign body in the hand?

Answer 9

Lateral and Extension

Question 10

When performing a routine fan lateral of the hand will the radius and ulna be superimposed? Will the carpals and metacarpals be superimposed? Will the phalanges?

Answer 10

Yes
Yes
No

Question 11

KNOW WRIST ANATOMY

Question 12

Where is the scaphoid in relationship to the pisiform?

Answer 12

Lateral

Question 13

Where is the scaphoid in relationship to hamate?

Answer 13

Lateral
Proximal

Question 14

What is the most common fractured carpal of all?

Answer 14

Scaphoid

Question 15

What is the largest carpal?

Answer 15

Capitate

Question 16

What is the hooklike carpal?

Answer 16

Hamate

Question 17

Why do we flex the fingers for a wrist?

Answer 17

Reduces OID and place them closer to IR
Help demonstrate anatomy better

Question 18

The spaces between the carpals are called:

Answer 18

Inter carpal spaces

Question 19

Which of the following would best demonstrate the inter carpal spaces?

Answer 19

AP projection of the wrist

Question 20

Any scaphoid view requires the scaphoid to be in Ulnar Deviation. What is the purpose of Ulnar Deviation?

Answer 20

Scaphoid without superimposition and foreshortening

Question 21

The Stetcher:

Answer 21

Elevate the part 20 degrees
Or
Angle the tube to the elbow 20 degrees
While I’m Ulnar Deviation

Question 22

What is the name of the nerve that gets impenged in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that causes all of the pain?

Answer 22

Median Nerve

Question 23

On the forearm elbow and the humerous the line in relationship to the IR

Answer 23

Look up

Question 24

Why do we do the forearm in the AP projection and not the PA?

Answer 24

Overlap of the proximal radius and ulna

Question 25

The line of the humeral epicondyle is _____ to the IR.

Answer 25

Perpendicular

Question 26

What is the lateral bone of the forearm?

Answer 26

Radius

Question 27

The medial bone of the forearm

Answer 27

Ulna

Question 28

KNOW THE ELBOW ANATOMY

Question 29

What part of the distal humerous with articulate with the Radius

Answer 29

Capitulum

Question 30

What part of the distal humerous with articulate with the Ulna

Answer 30

Trochlea

Question 31

Which of the following will best demonstrate fat pad displacement?

Answer 31

Lateral Elbow

Question 32

Which of the following will best demonstrate the Olecranon Process in profile?

Answer 32

Lateral Elbow

Question 33

SHOW YOU AN IMAGE, obliques of the elbow which one is which

Question 34

On an external oblique of the elbow you best demonstrate

Answer 34

Radial head and neck And tuberosity without superimposition

Question 35

The medial oblique of the elbow demonstrates

Answer 35

Olecranon as it articulated with fossa Coronoid fossa

Question 36

If the patient cannot fully extend the arm:

Answer 36

The humerous parallel Forearm parallel

Question 37

On the AP projection of the humerous it shows

Answer 37

The greater tubercle in profile laterally

Question 38

The lateral humerous best demonstrates?

Answer 38

Lesser tubercle in profile medially

Question 39

How many degrees do you oblique the patient for scapula?

Answer 39

45-60 degree oblique

Question 40

If the head of the humerous is seated over the base of the Y:

Answer 40

Not dislocated

Question 41

The head of the humerous is seated underneath the coraciod:

Answer 41

Anterior displacement

Question 42

The transthoracic lateral (Lawrence Method) the CR will exit the:

Answer 42

Surgical Neck

Question 43

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY SHOULDER ON AN IMAGE

Question 44

If you do an Ap shoulder with internal rotation it shows:

Answer 44

the lesser tubericle in profile medially

Question 45

Ap with external shoulder rotation:

Answer 45

Greater tubercle in profile laterally

Question 46

The Grashey Method criteria shows:

Answer 46

Glenohumeral joint space and the glenoid cavity in profile

Question 47

What is the most anterior aspect of the scapula?

Answer 47

The coracoid

Question 48

What is the most superior lateral structure of the scapula?

Answer 48

Acromion Process

Question 49

How do you properly position for an AP scapula?

Answer 49

The patient supine, the arm is abducted at a right angle with the chest, elbow is flexed with the hand brought to the forehead, CR is directed perpendicular 5 cm inferior to the coracoid process, quiet breathing

Question 50

For an AP Axial Clavicle the degree of angulation is:

Answer 50

15-30 degree cephalic angle

Question 51

AP Clavicle:

Answer 51

supine, prone or upright, the arm of the affected side is relaxed at the side, CR is directed perpendicular to the mid-shaft of the clavicle

Question 52

PA Axial Projection of the clavicle angle:

Answer 52

15-30 degrees cuadad

Question 53

Acromioclavicular Joints- AP (Pearson Method) are to be done:

Answer 53

Bilateral, with and without weights

Question 54

Should AC joints (Pearson Method) be done all of the following except: in the erect position? bilateral for comparison? avoid stressing the joint space if a shoulder dislocation is suspected?

Answer 54

YES YES NO

Question 55

According to the ARRT the Bone Age Study (Grelich and Pyle Method) must be done:

Answer 55

PA projection of Left hand and wrist (ask the patient what hand they favor, choose the opposite, the hand they choose is the non-dominant right)

Question 56

Which of the following pathologies would a shoulder arthrogram be performed to rule out:

Answer 56

Torn Rotator Cuff

Question 57

Which of the following would a knee arthrogram best demonstrated:

Answer 57

Menisci Joint Spaces Cartilage Cartilage and it's joint spaces