8th Ed., Ch. 12 Review -- Injuries to the Arm, Wrist, and Hand

Front

Which ligament surrounds the neck of the radius and holds the radial head in its correct position at the elbow? Options: Interosseus membrane, Ulnar collateral ligament, Radial collateral ligament, Annular ligament

Back

Annular ligament

Front

A simple elbow fracture, if managed incorrectly, may be converted into an irreversible injury when improper first aid is applied, resulting in a condition known as:

Back

Volkmann’s contracture.

Front

The condition commonly known as “Little League elbow” involves which of the following bony landmarks? Medial humeral epicondyle, Lateral humeral epicondyle, Olecranon process, Head of radius

Back

Medial humeral epicondyle

Front

A condition that involves inflammation of cartilage with subsequent fracturing of the tissue is known as:

Back

osteochondritis dissecans.

Front

Which of the following motions occurs at the proximal radioulnar joint? Pronation, Flexion, Abduction, External rotation

Back

Pronation

Front

Which of the following are elbow extensors? Biceps brachii and brachialis, Triceps brachii and anconeus, Pronator teres and quadratus, Supinator and biceps brachii

Back

Triceps brachii and anconeus

Front

Which of the following is likely if the forearm feels cold and clammy? Options: Forearm’s blood supply is compromised., Forearm’s nerve supply is compromised., Collateral ligaments are torn., Myositis ossificans is developing.

Back

Forearm’s blood supply is compromised.

Front

Which of the following is the location for the Colles’ fracture? Proximal radius, Proximal humerus, Distal humerus, Distal radius, Distal ulna

Back

Distal radius

Front

Which of the following is not a nerve that crosses through the wrist region into the hand? Radial, Ulnar, Median, Axillary

Back

Axillary

Front

Which of the following is the most commonly fractured bone of the wrist? Lunate, Pisiform, Hamate, Scaphoid

Back

Scaphoid