Question 1

Which of the following positions can be used to perform a lateral projection of the humerus on a patient who has a suspected fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supine
B)   Standing
C)   Lateral decubitus
D)   Lateral recumbent

Question 2

If the IR and wrist are placed flat on the table for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method) ,what central ray orientation is required?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 degrees toward the elbow
B)   10 degrees toward the hand
C)   20 degrees toward the elbow
D)   20 degrees toward the hand

Question 3

What structure is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radial neck
B)   Radial head
C)   Olecranon process
D)   Humeral epicondyles

Question 4

Which two of the following must be clearly demonstrated on a lateral projection of the humerus? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Wrist joint
B)   Entire clavicle
C)   Shoulder joint
D)   Elbow joint

Question 5

Letter A in the image below labels the:

Accepted Answer

A)   medial epicondyle of the humerus.
B)   capitulum.
C)   radial head.
D)   trochlea.

Question 6

In the figure above,the hamate is labeled as letter:

Accepted Answer

A)   D.
B)   F.
C)   G.
D)   H.

Question 7

What projection and position is demonstrated in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP
B)   AP oblique,medial rotation
C)   AP oblique,lateral rotation
D)   AP distal humerus,partial flexion position

Question 8

The hand consists of how many bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   8
B)   14
C)   27
D)   32

Question 9

The central-ray angulation for the tangential projection (inferosuperior) of demonstrating the carpal canal is _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   20
C)   25 to 30
D)   35 to 45

Question 10

How many degrees is the central-ray angled for a PA oblique projection of the wrist?

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   5
C)   12
D)   0 to 5

Question 11

The third metacarpal of the hand articulates with the:

Accepted Answer

A)   lunate.
B)   scaphoid.
C)   hamate.
D)   capitate.

Question 12

What anatomy is not well demonstrated when the PA oblique hand is performed as show in this photograph? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Radiocarpal articulation
B)   Distal phalanges
C)   IP joints
D)   Metacarpals

Question 13

The central ray for a PA projection of the wrist is directed to enter the:

Accepted Answer

A)   radiocarpal joint.
B)   scaphoid.
C)   midcarpal area.
D)   third CMC joint.

Question 14

What anatomy is labeled as letter B in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
B)   Medial epicondyle of the humerus
C)   Coronoid process of the ulna
D)   Trochlea

Question 15

If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the elbow,how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two
B)   Three
C)   Four
D)   Five

Question 16

What projection and anatomy is demonstrated in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP forearm
B)   AP humerus
C)   Lateral forearm
D)   Lateral humerus

Question 17

Which of the following passes through the carpal canal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radial vein
B)   Radial nerve
C)   Median vein
D)   Median nerve

Question 18

Which bone is labeled as letter E in the figure above?

Accepted Answer

A)   Capitate
B)   Scaphoid
C)   Triquetrum
D)   Lunate

Question 19

Letter B in the image below labels the:

Accepted Answer

A)   medial epicondyle of the humerus.
B)   capitulum.
C)   radial head.
D)   trochlea.

Question 20

The PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation clearly demonstrates the:

Accepted Answer

A)   trapezium.
B)   trapezoid.
C)   hamate.
D)   scaphoid.

Exam 5: Upper Extremity

Letter A in the image below labels the:

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The PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation clearly demonstrates the:

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Which of the following passes through the carpal canal?

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Which bone is labeled as letter E in the figure above?

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What projection and anatomy is demonstrated in the image below?

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The third metacarpal of the hand articulates with the:

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The hand consists of how many bones?

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How many degrees is the central-ray angled for a PA oblique projection of the wrist?

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Which two of the following must be clearly demonstrated on a lateral projection of the humerus? (Select all that apply.)

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The central ray for a PA projection of the wrist is directed to enter the:

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What anatomy is labeled as letter B in the image below?

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Which of the following positions can be used to perform a lateral projection of the humerus on a patient who has a suspected fracture?

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If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the elbow,how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint?

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If the IR and wrist are placed flat on the table for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method) ,what central ray orientation is required?

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The central-ray angulation for the tangential projection (inferosuperior) of demonstrating the carpal canal is _____ degrees.

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What anatomy is not well demonstrated when the PA oblique hand is performed as show in this photograph? (Select all that apply.)

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Letter B in the image below labels the:

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In the figure above,the hamate is labeled as letter:

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What projection and position is demonstrated in the image below?

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What structure is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the elbow?

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