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

Which of the following ligaments surrounds the neck of the radius and holds the radial head in its correct position at the elbow?

• Interosseus membrane

• Ulnar collateral ligament

• Radial collateral ligament

• Annular ligament

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:

• epicondylitis.

• Volkmann’s contracture.

• golfer’s elbow.

• osteochondritis dissecans.

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

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

• epicondylitis.

• Volkmann’s contracture.

• golfer’s elbow.

• osteochondritis dissecans.

Which of the following motions occurs at the proximal radioulnar joint?

• Pronation

• Flexion

• Abduction

• External rotation

Which of the following are elbow extensors?

• Biceps brachii and brachialis

• Triceps brachii and anconeus

• Pronator teres and quadratus

• Supinator and biceps brachii

Which of the following is likely if the forearm feels cold and clammy?

• Forearm’s blood supply is compromised.

• Forearm’s nerve supply is compromised.

• Collateral ligaments are torn.

• Myositis ossificans is developing.

Which of the following is the location for the Colles’ fracture?

• Proximal radius

• Proximal humerus

• Distal humerus

• Distal radius

• Distal ulna

Which of the following is not a nerve that crosses through the wrist region into the hand?

• Radial

• Axillary

• Ulnar

• Median

Which of the following is the most commonly fractured bone of the wrist?

• Lunate

• Pisiform

• Hamate

• Scaphoid