Question 1

How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP oblique projection in lateral rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 degrees 
B)  40 degrees 
C)  45 degrees 
D)  50 degrees 
A)  30 degrees 
B)  40 degrees 
C)  45 degrees 
D)  50 degrees

Question 2

The central area of the long cylindrical shaft of the radius, ulna, and humerus is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  body. 
B)  neck. 
C)  styloid. 
D)  fissure. 
A)  body. 
B)  neck. 
C)  styloid. 
D)  fissure.

Question 3

What projection and position is depicted in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP; anatomic position 
B)  AP oblique; lateral rotation position 
C)  AP oblique, medial rotation position 
D)  Mediolateral, lateral position 
A)  AP; anatomic position 
B)  AP oblique; lateral rotation position 
C)  AP oblique, medial rotation position 
D)  Mediolateral, lateral position

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

In what position should the hand be placed for the AP projection of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  Lateral 
D)  30 degrees oblique, medial rotation 
A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  Lateral 
D)  30 degrees oblique, medial rotation

Question 6

For exact positioning of the PA oblique wrist, and to ensure duplication in follow-up examinations, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

A)  30-degree foam wedge 
B)  45-degree foam wedge 
C)  2-inch block 
D)  3-inch block 
A)  30-degree foam wedge 
B)  45-degree foam wedge 
C)  2-inch block 
D)  3-inch block

Question 7

The palm of the hand is formed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  five carpals. 
B)  five metacarpals. 
C)  eight carpals. 
D)  eight metacarpals. 
A)  five carpals. 
B)  five metacarpals. 
C)  eight carpals. 
D)  eight metacarpals.

Question 8

Which of the following would be projected free of superimposition for an AP oblique projection of the elbow with medial rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral epicondyle 
B)  Coronoid process 
C)  Olecranon process 
D)  Olecranon fossa 
A)  Lateral epicondyle 
B)  Coronoid process 
C)  Olecranon process 
D)  Olecranon fossa

Question 9

What is the central-ray angulation for the AP elbow when the forearm is partially flexed?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees 
C)  10 degrees 
D)  5 to 10 degrees 
A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees 
C)  10 degrees 
D)  5 to 10 degrees

Question 10

Which of the following objects would be needed to perform a PA oblique projection of a finger?
1)2-inch block
2)Lead shield
3)45-degree foam wedge

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 11

Which of the following objects would be necessary to perform an x-ray examination of the humerus?
1)Sandbag
2)30-degree angle sponge
3)Lead shield

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

The central-ray angulation for both of the axiolateral projections (Coyle method) of the elbow is _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  35 
C)  40 
D)  45 
A)  30 
B)  35 
C)  40 
D)  45

Question 13

What anatomy is labeled as number 2 in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lunate 
B)  Pisiform 
C)  Hamate 
D)  Capitate 
A)  Lunate 
B)  Pisiform 
C)  Hamate 
D)  Capitate

Question 14

How many degrees is the hand rotated for a PA oblique projection of the digit?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  40 
C)  45 
D)  40 to 45 
A)  25 
B)  40 
C)  45 
D)  40 to 45

Question 15

A fracture of the metacarpal neck 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 16

Which of the following projections clearly demonstrates the scaphoid?
1)PA in ulnar flexion
2)PA oblique in lateral rotation
3)PA axial (Stecher method)

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

For the AP projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles are:

Accepted Answer

A)  perpendicular to the IR. 
B)  parallel to the IR. 
C)  superimposed over each other. 
D)  not clearly seen. 
A)  perpendicular to the IR. 
B)  parallel to the IR. 
C)  superimposed over each other. 
D)  not clearly seen.

Question 18

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral projection of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elbow joint 
B)  Shoulder joint 
C)  Glenoid cavity 
D)  Midpoint of the humerus 
A)  Elbow joint 
B)  Shoulder joint 
C)  Glenoid cavity 
D)  Midpoint of the humerus

Question 19

Where is the central ray directed for an AP projection of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elbow joint 
B)  Shoulder joint 
C)  Body of the humerus 
D)  Midpoint of the humerus 
A)  Elbow joint 
B)  Shoulder joint 
C)  Body of the humerus 
D)  Midpoint of the humerus

Question 20

Which of the following methods is used when the arm cannot be abducted for the standard AP or lateral projection of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stecher 
B)  Lawrence 
C)  Norgaard 
D)  Gaynor-Hart 
A)  Stecher 
B)  Lawrence 
C)  Norgaard 
D)  Gaynor-Hart

Exam 4: Upper Limb

How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP oblique projection in lateral rotation?

The central area of the long cylindrical shaft of the radius, ulna, and humerus is called the:

What projection and position is depicted in the image below?

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

In what position should the hand be placed for the AP projection of the humerus?

For exact positioning of the PA oblique wrist, and to ensure duplication in follow-up examinations, which of the following is required?

The palm of the hand is formed by:

Which of the following would be projected free of superimposition for an AP oblique projection of the elbow with medial rotation?

What is the central-ray angulation for the AP elbow when the forearm is partially flexed?

Which of the following objects would be needed to perform a PA oblique projection of a finger? 1)2-inch block 2)Lead shield 3)45-degree foam wedge

Which of the following objects would be necessary to perform an x-ray examination of the humerus? 1)Sandbag 2)30-degree angle sponge 3)Lead shield

The central-ray angulation for both of the axiolateral projections (Coyle method) of the elbow is _____ degrees.

What anatomy is labeled as number 2 in the image below?

How many degrees is the hand rotated for a PA oblique projection of the digit?

A fracture of the metacarpal neck is known as a _____ fracture.

Which of the following projections clearly demonstrates the scaphoid? 1)PA in ulnar flexion 2)PA oblique in lateral rotation 3)PA axial (Stecher method)

For the AP projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles are:

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral projection of the humerus?

Where is the central ray directed for an AP projection of the humerus?

Which of the following methods is used when the arm cannot be abducted for the standard AP or lateral projection of the humerus?

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