Question 1

What structure(s)  reinforce the elbow capsule?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brachialis muscle
B)   Ulnar and radial collateral ligaments
C)   Triceps brachii muscle
D)   Anconeus muscle
E)   Annular ligament

Question 2

Please check all of the types of sports where medial epicondylitis is common:

Accepted Answer

A)   Javelin throw
B)   Baseball
C)   Swimming
D)   Golf
E)   Judo

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of olecranon bursitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can be managed by applying a cold compress for at least 15 minutes.
B)   It is relieved by a program of conservative treatment primarily involving compression.
C)   It invariably leads to serious health consequences such as the development of malignant tumors.
D)   Cryotherapy is mostly unsuccessful in relieving or managing chronic olecranon bursitis.
E)   It is invariably accompanied by extreme pain and heat.

Question 4

Which of the following is another name for elbow osteochondritis dissecans?

Accepted Answer

A)   Little League elbow
B)   Golfers elbow
C)   Tennis elbow
D)   Panner's disease
E)   Throwers elbow

Question 5

What artery does the subclavian become?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deep brachial
B)   Ulnar recurrent
C)   Brachial
D)   Ulnar
E)   Axillary

Question 6

What artery is involved in a Volkmann's contracture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radial
B)   Ulnar
C)   Brachial
D)   Axillary
E)   Subclavian

Question 7

Please check all of the injuries that can be caused by falling on an outstretch hand.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cubital tunnel syndrome
B)   Medial epicondylitis
C)   Fracture of the elbow
D)   Dislocation of the elbow
E)   Volkmann's contractureF)  Pronator teres syndromeG)  Olecranon bursitis C, D

Question 8

Which of the following body structures is a medial soft tissue that should be palpated in order to assess an elbow injury?

Accepted Answer

A)   The pronator teres
B)   The radial collateral ligament
C)   The annular ligament
D)   The triceps
E)   The ulnar nerve

Question 9

Please check all of the statements that are TRUE regarding the one-arm hop test.

Accepted Answer

A)   There is a 3-minute break between the testing for each upper extremity
B)   From a push-up position you hop with 1 arm onto a 10.2 cm step and back on to the floor
C)   You perform 2 up-down repetitions
D)   You check both the dominant and non-dominant side
E)   You time how long it takes you to perfom the up-downsF)  The one-arm hop test may be useful as a basis for comparing performance of an injured contralateral upper extremity

Question 10

In the context of the rehabilitation of the elbow, the initial stage of strength exercises should include

Accepted Answer

A)   pronation and supination exercises.
B)   manual resistance exercises.
C)   isokinetic exercises.
D)   subpainful submaximal isometric exercises.
E)   neutral foot strike exercises. D

Question 11

The humeroradial inferior glide demonstrated in this video is utilized to increase which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elbow flexion
B)   Elbow extension
C)   Elbow pronation
D)   Elbow flexion and extension
E)   Elbow flexion, extension, and pronation

Question 12

Which of the following incorrectly describes Little League elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)   An accelerated apophyseal growth region plus a delay in the medial epicondylar growth plate.
B)   An avulsion of the lateral epicondyle
C)   Osteochondrosis of the humeral capitulum
D)   A nonunion stress fracture of the olecranon epiphysis
E)   A traction apophysitis with a possible fragmentation of the medial epicondylar apophysis B

Question 13

Please check all of the muscles that are innervated by the radial nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)   Brachialis
B)   Brachioradialis
C)   Triceps brachii
D)   Pronator teres
E)   Flexor carpi ulnarisF)  Supinator

Question 14

A middle school tennis player comes to you complaining of sudden pain and locking in the elbow joint. They also have swelling, pain, and crepitation. What could be wrong with this athlete?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elbow osteochondritis dissecans
B)   Medial epicondylitis
C)   Little League elbow
D)   Cubital tunnel syndrome
E)   Volkmann's contracture

Question 15

Which of the following would be an inappropriate body structure to palpate during the palpation section of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anconeus muscle
B)   Annular ligament
C)   Wrist flexor muscle mass
D)   Joint capsule
E)   Radial head

Question 16

In which of the following movements is the highlighted structure in the given figure of major importance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Forceful extension-pronation movement
B)   Forceful extension-supination movement
C)   Forceful extension movement
D)   Forceful flexion-supination movement
E)   Forceful flexion-pronation movement

Question 17

If a patient suffers an elbow dislocation, what nerve(s)  can be compromised?

Accepted Answer

A)   Median
B)   Ulnar
C)   Musculocutaneous
D)   Median and ulnar
E)   Median, ulnar, and musculocutaneous

Question 18

In the history section of an elbow assessment, what would be considered an inappropriate question to ask the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Is the pain contributed to a sudden injury or overuse?
B)   Is there any movement that makes the pain better or worse?
C)   Do you have any cuts on your arm?
D)   Is there a feeling of locking or catching?
E)   What is your dominant arm/hand?

Question 19

A softball catcher complains of loss of motor function of her fingers and sensory loss in her forearm. Her fingers are also beginning to form a contracture. She had an elbow dislocation 3 weeks ago. What is probably wrong with this athlete?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brachial plexus injury
B)   Volkmann's contracture
C)   Carpal tunnel syndrome
D)   Olecranon fracture
E)   Rupture of the extensor muscles of the wrist

Question 20

Which of the following is incorrectly listed as a factor that can lead to cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)   Traction injury from a valgus force
B)   Irregularities within the tunnel
C)   Subluxation of the ulnar nerve because of a lax ligament
D)   Progressive compression of the ligament on the nerve
E)   Fracture of the olecranon

Exam 23: The Elbow

What structure(s) reinforce the elbow capsule?

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Please check all of the types of sports where medial epicondylitis is common:

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Which of the following statements is true of olecranon bursitis?

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Which of the following is another name for elbow osteochondritis dissecans?

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What artery does the subclavian become?

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What artery is involved in a Volkmann's contracture?

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Please check all of the injuries that can be caused by falling on an outstretch hand.

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Which of the following body structures is a medial soft tissue that should be palpated in order to assess an elbow injury?

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Please check all of the statements that are TRUE regarding the one-arm hop test.

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In the context of the rehabilitation of the elbow, the initial stage of strength exercises should include

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The humeroradial inferior glide demonstrated in this video is utilized to increase which of the following?

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Which of the following incorrectly describes Little League elbow?

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Please check all of the muscles that are innervated by the radial nerve.

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A middle school tennis player comes to you complaining of sudden pain and locking in the elbow joint. They also have swelling, pain, and crepitation. What could be wrong with this athlete?

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Which of the following would be an inappropriate body structure to palpate during the palpation section of the elbow?

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In which of the following movements is the highlighted structure in the given figure of major importance?

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If a patient suffers an elbow dislocation, what nerve(s) can be compromised?

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In the history section of an elbow assessment, what would be considered an inappropriate question to ask the patient?

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A softball catcher complains of loss of motor function of her fingers and sensory loss in her forearm. Her fingers are also beginning to form a contracture. She had an elbow dislocation 3 weeks ago. What is probably wrong with this athlete?

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Which of the following is incorrectly listed as a factor that can lead to cubital tunnel syndrome?

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