What process is best visualized in an internal oblique of the elbow.
Select one:
C. Coronoid process
The posterior fat pad is normally visible on an uninjured elbow exam.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
b. False
What is another name for the scaphoid bone?
Select one:
C. navicular
A wrist is routinely exposed as a PA projection.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
When radiographing an oblique of the middle finger the part should be placed in contact with the cassette.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
b. False
What ligament attaches to the styloid process of the ulna and fans out to attach to the triquetrum and pisiform?
Select one:
A. ulnar collateral ligament
When performing a rotation lateral projection of the humerus the epicondlyes of the elbow are _________________ to the imaging receptor.
Select one:
a. parallel
b. perpendicular
b. perpendicular
What passes through the carpal sulcus?
Select one:
C. median nerve and tendons
What does the letter "J" represent on this graphic of the bone of the forearm?
Select one:
C. radial tuberosity
Match the following on this AP radiograph of the elbow:
A - radial tuberosity
B - radial head and neck
C - capitulum
D - lateral epicondyle
E - olecranon fossa
F - olecranon process
G - medial epicondyle
H - trochlea
I - trochlear sulcus
J - coronoid tubercle
K - coronoid process
Placing the wrist on a 20 degree sponge with ulnar deviation is called the:
Select one:
C. Modified Stecher Method
Which carpal is the smallest?
Select one:
C. pisiform
What ligament extends from the styloid process of the radius and primarily attaches to the lateral side of the navicular?
Select one:
B. radial collateral ligament
What is the total number of bones in the hand and wrist?
Select one:
A. 27
The fan lateral of the hand is more prevalent than a straight lateral.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
Which carpal is moon-shaped?
Select one:
A. lunate
The digits should be parallel to the Imaging Receptor (IR) when exposing a hand radiograph.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
Does this graphic represent radial or ulnar deviation?
Select one:
a. Ulnar deviation
b. Radial deviation
b. Radial deviation
This lateral radiograph of the elbow is not extended enough.
Select one:
True
False
True
Which digit has only two phalanges?
Select one:
B. 1st
What type of kVp is used for upper limb radiography?
Select one:
A. 50-70 kVp
A humerus radiograph may be performed supine or erect.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
When performing film/screen radiography, extremity radiographs should be exposed with detail cassettes.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
What does the letter "N" represent on this lateral radiograph of the elbow?
Select one:
D. Radial head
When performing an AP projection of the forearm what is the minimum distance that should be shown on either side of the joint (at the wrist and elbow)?
Select one:
A. 1 - 1 1/2 inches
When referring to an oblique of the elbow, lateral rotation and an external oblique could both describe the same thing.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
The Jones method is used when the arm is fully extended.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which of the following is typical of a standard projection:
Select one:
D. routine projection
Check the two fat pads associated with the wrist.
Select one or more:
a. pronator
b. supinator
c. scaphoid
d. posterior
scaphoid
pronator
A fat pad sign can be used to evaluate soft tissues damage.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
The elbow should be at a 90 degree angle when exposing a lateral forearm.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
Can a sponge be used to support the wrist when performing a lateral x-ray of the wrist?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No
a. Yes
Should the Gaynor Hart Method be used on a patient that has possible injured wrist?
Select one:
a. No, not unless a fracture has been ruled out first
b. Yes
a. No, not unless a fracture has been ruled out first
When performing an AP projection of the humerus the epicondlyes of the elbow are _________________ to the imaging receptor (IR).
Select one:
B. equidistance
What is the degree of obliquity for a properly positioned hand radiograph?
Select one:
A. 45
What bone is fractured in this PA radiograph of the wrist?
Select one:
B. radius
How much is the CR angled for a properly positioned navicular (ulnar deviation) position of the wrist?
Select one:
B. 10-15 degrees proximally
What position is represented in this radiograph of the wrist?
Select one:
a. radial deviation
b. ulnar deviation
a. radial deviation
The movement type of the interphalangeal joints is:
Select one:
C. ginglymus
The metacarpals in this image are aligned correctly?
Select one:
True
False
False
How much flexion should be evident on a true lateral of the elbow?
Select one:
B. 90 degrees
Generally an upper limb radiograph is done with the patient seated at the side of the x-ray table instead of at the end of the x-ray table.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
b. False
The 2nd digit should be rotated medially when performing the PA oblique projection?
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
What is the common source-image receptor distance for a hand radiograph.
Select one:
E. both c and d are correct
What is the term used for the most distal bones of the hands?
Select one:
B. phalanges
An AP of the elbow with medial rotation will show a separation of the radius and ulna.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which direction is the wrist rotated for a PA oblique projection of the wrist?
Select one:
a. medially
b. laterally
b. laterally
The radius should generally not be radiographed in the supinated position (an AP projection).
Select one:
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Coyle method can be used when a patient cannot extend the elbow fully for medial or lateral obliques.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
What two bones comprise the forearm?
Select one:
A. ulna and radius
Why would a physician order "Ball-Catcher's Position" the "Norgaard Method" as an order?
Select one:
E. both c and d
Which is located more medially the capitulum or the trochlea?
Select one:
a. trochlea
b. capitulum
a. trochlea
Which of the following will best demonstrate the navicular?
Select one:
C. Ulnar Deviation
A humerus radiograph may be performed supine or erect.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
a. True
Match the following on the PA radiograph of the hand:
A - 1st metacarpal
B - 1st metacarpophalangeal joint
C - proximal phalanx of 1
D - interphalangeal joint of 1
E -
F -
G -
H - DIP
I -
J - middle phalanx
K -
L -
M -
N - 4th metacarpa
O -
Is Radial deviation performed to visualize the carpals on the medial or lateral side of the wrist?
Select one:
B. Medial
What anatomy comprises the (3) concentric arcs when evaluating a true lateral elbow?
Trochlear sulcus
outer ridges of capitulum and trochlea
Trochlear notch of ulna
Fat pads of elbow
posterior
anterior
supinator
What process is best visualized in an internal oblique of the elbow?