Radiographic Imaging of the Upper Limb

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What is the term used for the movement that 'opens up' the wrist and demonstrates the carpal on the opposite side?

Radial deviation

Wrist flexion

Wrist extension

Ulnar deviation (correct)

Which structure is located at the distal end of the forearm?

Olecranon

Capitulum

Trochlea

Styloid process (correct)

What is the significance of keeping the long axis of the part parallel to the IR when taking a radiograph?

To keep joint spaces open (correct)

To enhance image contrast

To reduce motion artifacts

To minimize exposure time

What condition is characterized by an increase in technique needed for imaging?

Advanced Paget's disease Signup and view all the answers

Which two fat stripes are illustrated radiographically in the elbow region?

Supinator and anterior fat stripe Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the trochlear sulcus in evaluating the elbow?

To evaluate rotation on the lateral elbow Signup and view all the answers

At what degree must the elbow be flexed for a lateral projection of the wrist?

90° Signup and view all the answers

Which fossae are located on the anterior aspect of the humerus?

Radial fossa and coronoid fossa Signup and view all the answers

Which views demonstrate both the wrist and elbow clearly?

AP and forearm view Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary position of the elbow for effective evaluation during imaging?

Flexed at 90° Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical neck of the humerus?

The constricted area below and lateral to the head Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the shoulder girdle articulates with the acromion of the scapula?

Acromial extremity of the clavicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest and longest bone of the upper limb?

Humerus Signup and view all the answers

Where is the lesser tubercle located on the humerus?

Directly below the anatomical neck Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is considered part of the shoulder girdle?

Clavicle Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the surgical neck of the humerus?

It is located below the head and tubercles. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main parts of the humeral condyle at the distal end of the humerus?

Trochlea and Capitulum Signup and view all the answers

Which epicondyle of the distal humerus is larger?

Medial Epicondyle Signup and view all the answers

Where does the olecranon process of the ulna fit when the arm is extended?

In the olecranon fossa Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for evaluating joint pathology in the elbow?

90° flexion and accurate imaging of fat pads Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the three concentric arcs in a true lateral elbow position?

Trochlear Sulcus, Capitulum/Trochlea, Trochlear Notch Signup and view all the answers

What joint is located at the sternoclavicular junction?

Sternoclavicular joint Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the sternum articulates with the manubrium?

Sternal extremity Signup and view all the answers

How does the female clavicle typically differ from the male clavicle?

Shorter and less curved Signup and view all the answers

What feature of the scapula extends laterally over the humeral head?

Acromion Signup and view all the answers

Which angle of the scapula is also referred to as the lateral angle?

Lateral angle Signup and view all the answers

What is the elongated portion of the sternum called?

Body of sternum Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the scapula is near the vertebrae?

Medial border Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical feature is located in the mid-area depression of the scapula?

Subscapular fossa Signup and view all the answers

Which bone is located on the lateral side of the forearm?

Radius Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the radius?

Involvement in wrist movement Signup and view all the answers

What do the proximal and distal radioulnar joints primarily facilitate?

Rotational movement of the wrist and hand Signup and view all the answers

Which process is found at the head of the ulna?

Olecranon process Signup and view all the answers

Where is the radial notch located?

On the lateral side of the proximal ulna Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of the radius fits into the ulnar notch of the ulna?

Head of the radius Signup and view all the answers

What shape is the head of the radius?

Cone-shaped Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the trochlear notch?

Articulates with the distal humerus Signup and view all the answers

Which process is more distal on the radius than the ulnar styloid process?

Styloid process Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily involved in the creation of the elbow joint?

Ulna Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common form of malignant bone tumor?

Bone Metastasis Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by the inflammation of the bursae?

Bursitis Signup and view all the answers

What commonly causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Compression of the median nerve Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Colles fracture?

Transverse fracture of the distal radius with posterior displacement Signup and view all the answers

What is a main indication of joint effusion?

Accumulation of fluid in the joint cavity Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is considered a degenerative joint disease?

Osteoarthritis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with the loss of bone mass and density?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Paget's Disease?

Bone destruction followed by reparative processes Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is often caused by bacteria and can be introduced via trauma?

Osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

What type of thumb injury is characterized by a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament?

Skier's Thumb Signup and view all the answers