Which evaluation criteria indicates that the humerus was properly positioned for the AP projection?

Which bones comprise the forearm?

Which structure is located on the lateral aspect of the distal forearm?

Which large bony process is easily located by touching on the posterior aspect of the proximal forearm?

Which structure is located on the medial side of the distal forearm?

Where is the trochlear notch located?

Which two structures articulate to form the proximal radioulnar joint?

radial head and radial notch of the ulna

Which two structures articulate to from the distal radioulnar joint?

ulnar head and ulnar notch of the radius

Which articulation do the trochlea and the trochlear notch form?

Which structure articulates with the capitulum?

Which structure articulates with the trochlea?

Which type of joint is the elbow?

Where is the capitulum located?

lateral side of the distal humerus

With reference from the trochlea, where is the capitulum located?

What is the roughened process of the humerus, superior and lateral to the intertubercular groove?

Which bony process is located on the anterior surface of the proximal humerus?

Which structure articulates with the ulna to form the humeroulnar joint?

How many articulations does the humerus have?

Which structure articulates with the radius to form the humeroradial joint?

Which depression is located on the anterior surface of the distal humerus?

Which depression is located on the posterior surface of the distal humerus?

Which depression is located between the lesser and greater tubercles of the proximal humerus?

How should the hand be positioned for the AP projection of the forearm?

What is the appropriate collimation for all projections of the forearm?

2" distal to the wrist and proximal to the elbow and 1" on all sides

For the AP projection of the forearm, which positioning step should be taken to prevent radial crossover?

Which projection of the forearm requires that the elbow be flexed 90 degrees?

Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head free of bony superimposition?

AP oblique, lateral rotation

Which of the following should be used to image the radial head on a trauma patient?

coyle method-axiolateral projection of elbow joint

What is the direction and amount of CR angulation for the Coyle method to demonstrate the radial head and capitulum?

45 degrees toward the shoulder

Which projection and position of the upper limb best demonstrates the coronoid process in profile and free of superimposition?

AP oblique of the elbow, medial rotation

What is the appropriate collimation for the AP projection of the elbow?

3" proximal and distal to the elbow joint, 1" on all sides

With reference to the plane of the IR, how should the humeral epicondylar coronal plane be positioned for the AP projection of the elbow?

Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process?

What is the CR orientation for the Coyle method of the elbow, to demonstrate the coronoid process when the patient is seated?

45 degrees away from the shoulder

Which positioning characteristic best indicates that the humerus is properly positioned for the AP projection of the humerus?

the humeral epicondylar coronal plane is parallel with the IR

Which evaluation criterion indicates that the humerus was properly positioned for the AP projection?

the humeral head and greater tubercle are both see in profile

With reference to the plane of the IR, how is it determined that the humerus is properly positioned in true lateral position?

the humeral epicondylar coronal plane is perpendicular

Which evaluation criterion indicates that the humerus was properly positioned for the lateral projection?

the lesser tubercle is seen in profile

What is the appropriate collimated field for the AP and lateral projection of the humerus?

2" distal to the elbow and superior to the shoulder, 1" on the sides

Of the bones that comprise the forearm, which bone is lateral and which bone is medial.\?

radius-lateral ulna-medial

On which end of the radius is the styloid process?

On which end of the radius is the radial head located?

On which end of the ulna is the styloid proess?

On which end of the ulna is the olecranon process?

Which two bony processes are located on the proximal end of the ulna?

olecranon process and coronoid process

Which of the following is located on the proximal ulna?

Which joint do the radial notch of the ulna and the head of the radius form?

Which joint do the head of the ulna and the ulnar notch of the radius form?

With which of the following structures of the distal humerus does the radial head articulate?

With which of the following structures of the distal humerus does the trochlear notch articulate? 

What three articulations form and complete the elbow joint?

humeroulnar, humeroradial, proximal radioulnar 

With reference to the capitulum, where is the trochlea located?

Which fossa is found on the anterior surface of the distal humerus?

Which fossa is located on the posterior side of the distal humerus?

For the AP projection of the forearm, how should the elbow be positioned?

How should the forearm be positioned for an AP projection?

posterior surface of forearm on IR

In an AP projection position, the styloid process and humeral epicondyles are ___ to the IR.

In a lateral projection position, the styloid processes and humeral epicondyles are superimposed, and ___ to the IR.

For a lateral projection of the forearm, how is the forearm positioned?

medial surface of forearm on IR, elbow flexed 90 degrees. 

If the hand is pronated for the AP projection of the forearm, what will happen?

the radius and ulna will be crossed over each other

T or F: The hand should be pronated for the lateral projection.

For an AP elbow, how should the elbow be positioned?

elbow extended, posterior surface on IR w/ hand supinated

For and AP elbow projection, the humeral epicondyles and styloid processes are ___ with the IR.

For a lateral elbow, how is the elbow postitioned?

elbow flexed 90 degrees, medial surface on IR w/ hand and wrist in a lateral position

For a lateral elbow projection, the humeral epicondyles and the styloid processes are superimposed, and __ to the IR.

For an AP oblique-medial rotation projection of the elbow, how is the elbow positioned? 

elbow is extended, posterior surface 45 degree angle with IR w/ hand pronated, 

For an AP oblique-medial rotation projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles are rotated medially and are ___ angle w/ IR.

For an AP oblique-lateral rotation projection of the elbow, how is the elbow positioned??

elbow extended with posterior surface on IR; hand is rotated laterally, until 1st and 2nd digit are on IR

For an AP distal humerus, how is the limb positioned?

elbow is flexed with posterior surface of humerus on IR with forearm elevated; hand is supinated

For an AP proximal forearm, how is the limb positioned?

elbow flexed, with the posterior surface of the forearm on IR; hand supinated 

For an axio-lateral (Coyle Method) projection, how is the limb positioned?

elbow flexed 90 degrees if radial head is of interest- angled 45 degrees cephalad (towards shoulder), 80 if coronoid process is of interest- angled 45 degrees caudal (away from shoulder); hand pronated

For the lateral projection of the elbow, how should the hand be adjusted?

lateral with the thumb side up 

How should the humeral epicondyles appear in the image of the lateral projection of the elbow?

How much medial rotation of the elbow is needed to position it for AP oblique projection?

Which AP oblique projection of the elbow requires the hand to be pronated?

medial rotation AP oblique 

What position is the hand in for the axio-lateral projection (Coyle Method) of the elbow?

For an AP humerus, how is the humerus positioned?

posterior surface on IR; if upright, elbow flexed 90 degrees- if supine, pronated hand behind hip

For an AP humerus, the humeral epicondyles and styloid processes are ___ to the IR.

For a lateral humerus, how is the humerus positioned?

medial surface on IR; if upright, elbow flexed 90 degrees-if supine, pronated hand behind hip

How should the hand be positioned for the AP projection of the humerus?

The superimposition of what structures confirms that a true lateral was produced?

What structure on the distal end of the ulna should be seen in the image of the AP projection of the forearm?

What structures of the proximal radius are seen slightly superimposed over the proximal ulna in the AP projection of the elbow?

head, neck, and tuberosity

What projection and position of the elbow best demonstrates the coronoid process in profile?

AP oblique projection w/ medial rotation

How should the forearm and elbow be rotated for the best demonstration of the radial head free of superimposition of the ulna?

What humeral processes should be palpated to ensure proper alignment when the humerus is being positioned?

Which evaluation criterion indicates that the humerus was properly positioned for the AP projection?

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

How should the affected arm be positioned when performing an AP projection of the scapula?

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