Hand , Wrist , Forearm and Elbow Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning Test

Hand and Wrist Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning Test

1.The ring finger is the _____ digit?

A)            first

B)            fourth

C)            second

D)            fifth

2.Where is the CR location for all lateral hand projections?

A)            perpendicular to the third MCP joint

B)            parallel to the second PIP joint

C)            perpendicular to the second MCP joint

D)            parallel to the third DIP joint

3.All 22 bones of the hand should be included when doing a PA projection of the hand.

A)            True

B)            False

4.The thumb is in a lateral position when doing a PA hand projection.

A)            True

B)            False

5.The hand should be made into a fist for what projection?

A)            PA hand

B)            lateral hand

C)            PA wrist

D)            none of the above

6.The proximal wrist bones are: pisiform, triquetrium, lunate and capitate.

A)            True

B)            False

7.             The _____ is the smallest wrist bone.

A)            lunate

B)            hamate

C)            pisiform

D)            scaphoid

8.Rotatation of the forearm so the palm faces down is called:

A)            hyperflexion

B)            inversion

C)            supination

D)            pronation

9.The hand is made up of _____ bones?

A)            25

B)            27

C)            33

D)            22

10.          The wrist bones are known as:

A)            carpals

B)            tarsals

C)            metatarsals

D)            phalanges

11.The base of the metacarpal is proximal to the head.

A)            True

B)            False

12.You do not need to include the wrist bones on a PA hand projection.

A)            True

B)            False

 

13.What bone is the focus of the PA ulnar deviation projection of the wrist?

A)            lunate

B)            scaphoid

C)            pisiform

D)            capitate

14.The thumb is known as the first digit.

A)            True

B)            False

15.A 40 degree tube angle is needed for the PA ulnar deviation projection of the wrist.

A)            True

B)            False

16.The wrist is made up of _____ bones?

A)            6

B)            22

C)            8

D)            10

17.The proximal wrist bones include the:

A)            lunate

B)            capitate

C)            trapazoid

D)            trapezium

18.The CR for a PA wrist projection should be placed at the base of the third metacarpal.

A)            True

B)            False

19.Where is the CR location for an PA oblique hand projection?

A)            perpendicular to the third MCP joint

B)            parallel to the third PIP joint

C)            perpendicular to the third MCP joint

D)            parallel to the third DIP joint

20.          You need place a side marker on all wrist projections even if done on the same film.

A)            True

B)            False

 

Answer Key — Hand and Wrist

1.             B              fourth

2.             C              perpendicular to the second MCP joint

3.             B              False

4.             B              False

5.             C              PA wrist

6.             B              False

7.             C              pisiform

8.             D              pronation

9.             B              27

10.           A              carpals

11.           A              True

12.           B              False

13.           B              scaphoid

14.           A              True

15.           B              False

16.           C              8

17.           A              lunate

18.           B              False

19.           A              perpendicular to the third MCP joint

20.           B              False

 

Forearm and Elbow Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning Test

1.Which projection shows the coronoid process free of superimposition?

A)            AP elbow

B)            medial oblique elbow

C)            lateral oblique elbow

D)            AP forearm

2.The AP elbow projection does not include the distal ulna.

A)            True

B)            False

3.The lateral elbow position is a mediolateral projection.

A)            True

B)            False

4.Which structure is located on the medially on an AP elbow projection?

A)            capitulum

B)            trochlea

C)            radial head

D)            B and C

5.             To do a medial oblique projection of the elbow:

A)            pronate the hand

B)            place the hand in a neutral position

C)            supinate the hand

D)            bend the elbow 45 degrees

6.             The capitulum articulates with the radial head.

A)            True

B)            False

7.             Which structure is not on the ulna?

A)            styloid process

B)            head

C)            olecranon process

D)            capitulum

8.             The radius is medial to the ulna.

A)            True

B)            False

9.             The radial tuberosity is distal to the base of the ulna.

A)            True

B)            False

10.          An AP elbow projection does not include the capitulum and trochlea.

A)            True

B)            False

11.          The olecranon fossa is located on:

A)            the radius

B)            the ulna

C)            the scaphoid

D)            none of the above

12.          Which structure is not on the radius?

A)            head

B)            styloid process

C)            tuberosity

D)            lateral epicondyle

13.          The humerous and the forearm do not need to be in the same plane for elbow projections.

A)            True

B)            False

14.Both styloid processes in the forearm are located on the proximal portion of the bones.

A)            True

B)            False

15.Which projection shows the radial head free of superimposition?

A)            AP elbow

B)            medial oblique elbow

C)            lateral oblique elbow

D)            AP forearm

16.The hand should be pronated for an:

A)            AP elbow

B)            AP forearm

C)            internal oblique elbow

D)            none of the above

17.The trochlea is on the proximal ulna.

A)            True

B)            False

18.What is the proper position for an AP forearm projection?

A)            hand supinated

B)            hand pronated

C)            elbow at 90 degrees

D)            A and C

19.          To insure a good AP elbow projection:

A)            have the humerous in the same plane as the forearm

B)            center on the joint

C)            angle the tube 5 degrees cephalic

D)            A and B

20.          Always pronate the hand when doing an AP forearm projection.

A)            True

B)            False

 

Answer Key — Forearm and Elbow

1.             B              medial oblique elbow

2.             A             True

3.             B              False

4.             B              trochlea

5.             A             pronate the hand

6.             A             True

7.             D             capitulum

8.             B              False

9.             A             True

10.          B              False

11.          D             none of the above

12.          D             lateral epicondyle

13.          B              False

14.          B              False

15.          C              lateral oblique elbow

16.          C              internal oblique elbow

17.          B              False

18.          A             hand supinated

19.          D             A and B

20.          B              False