Question 1

Rotating the arm medially for a lateral projection of the humerus will place the epicondyles _____ with the plane of the IR.

Accepted Answer

A)  at a 30-degree angle 
B)  at a 45-degree angle 
C)  parallel 
D)  perpendicular 
A)  at a 30-degree angle 
B)  at a 45-degree angle 
C)  parallel 
D)  perpendicular D

Question 2

The only saddle joint in the human body is the _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  radioulnar 
B)  radiocarpal 
C)  first digit, carpometacarpal 
D)  fifth digit, carpometacarpal 
A)  radioulnar 
B)  radiocarpal 
C)  first digit, carpometacarpal 
D)  fifth digit, carpometacarpal C

Question 3

Which of the following is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capitulum 
B)  Glenoid cavity 
C)  Lesser tubercle 
D)  Greater tubercle 
A)  Capitulum 
B)  Glenoid cavity 
C)  Lesser tubercle 
D)  Greater tubercle C

Question 4

The primary structures shown when demonstrating the elbow using the Coyle method is the:
1)coracoid process.
2)coronoid process.
3)radial head.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 5

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

Question 6

A fracture of the distal radius with posterior displacement is known as a _____ fracture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Colles 
B)  Smith's 
C)  Boxer's 
D)  Bennett's 
A)  Colles 
B)  Smith's 
C)  Boxer's 
D)  Bennett's

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral epicondyle of the humerus 
B)  Medial epicondyle of the humerus 
C)  Capitulum 
D)  Trochlea 
A)  Lateral epicondyle of the humerus 
B)  Medial epicondyle of the humerus 
C)  Capitulum 
D)  Trochlea

Question 9

At the lateral (thumb) side of the hand, the digit is called the _____ digit.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral 
B)  first 
C)  medial 
D)  fifth 
A)  lateral 
B)  first 
C)  medial 
D)  fifth

Question 10

Which of the following devices is necessary to demonstrate the IP joints with a PA oblique projection of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finger holder strap 
B)  20-degree-angle block 
C)  45-degree foam block 
D)  45-degree foam wedge 
A)  Finger holder strap 
B)  20-degree-angle block 
C)  45-degree foam block 
D)  45-degree foam wedge

Question 11

The forearm consists of which of the following bones?
1)Ulna
2)Radius
3)Humerus

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 12

For a lateral projection of the wrist, the elbow must be flexed _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  25 
C)  45 
D)  90 
A)  0 
B)  25 
C)  45 
D)  90

Question 13

For the PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation, the central ray is angled _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  5 to 7 
A)  0 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  5 to 7

Question 14

For the PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation, the central ray is directed to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pisiform. 
B)  scaphoid. 
C)  radiocarpal joint. 
D)  midcarpal area. 
A)  pisiform. 
B)  scaphoid. 
C)  radiocarpal joint. 
D)  midcarpal area.

Question 15

To demonstrate the coronoid process in the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method), the elbow is flexed _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  45 
B)  80 
C)  90 
D)  80 to 90 
A)  45 
B)  80 
C)  90 
D)  80 to 90

Question 16

Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on a lateral projection of the humerus?
1)Glenoid cavity
2)Elbow joint
3)Shoulder joint

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 17

Which fat pad lies parallel with the anterior aspect of the proximal radius?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior 
B)  Coronoid 
C)  Posterior 
D)  Supinator 
A)  Anterior 
B)  Coronoid 
C)  Posterior 
D)  Supinator

Question 18

Which of the following are well demonstrated on a PA oblique projection of the wrist?
1)Capitate
2)Trapezium
3)Scaphoid

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 19

Which of the following is the largest carpal bone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

For the lateral projection of the elbow, the elbow joint should be flexed _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  45 
C)  75 
D)  90 
A)  25 
B)  45 
C)  75 
D)  90

Exam 4: Upper Limb

Rotating the arm medially for a lateral projection of the humerus will place the epicondyles _____ with the plane of the IR.

The only saddle joint in the human body is the _____ joint.

Which of the following is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the humerus?

The primary structures shown when demonstrating the elbow using the Coyle method is the: 1)coracoid process. 2)coronoid process. 3)radial head.

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

A fracture of the distal radius with posterior displacement is known as a _____ fracture.

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

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

At the lateral (thumb) side of the hand, the digit is called the _____ digit.

Which of the following devices is necessary to demonstrate the IP joints with a PA oblique projection of the hand?

The forearm consists of which of the following bones? 1)Ulna 2)Radius 3)Humerus

For a lateral projection of the wrist, the elbow must be flexed _____ degrees.

For the PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation, the central ray is angled _____ degrees.

For the PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation, the central ray is directed to the:

To demonstrate the coronoid process in the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method), the elbow is flexed _____ degrees.

Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on a lateral projection of the humerus? 1)Glenoid cavity 2)Elbow joint 3)Shoulder joint

Which fat pad lies parallel with the anterior aspect of the proximal radius?

Which of the following are well demonstrated on a PA oblique projection of the wrist? 1)Capitate 2)Trapezium 3)Scaphoid

Which of the following is the largest carpal bone?

For the lateral projection of the elbow, the elbow joint should be flexed _____ degrees.

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