Exam Practice 4

Which routine projections of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head, neck, and tuberosity with slight superimposition of the ulna?

False/True: Lead (gonadal) shielding is not required for upper limb radiographs if the patient can sit upright for these exams

Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the coronoid process in profile?

The best position to evaluate the posterior fat pads of the elbow joint is

How much is the upper limb rotated for a lateral (rotation) oblique projection of the elbow?

How much and in which direction should the central ray be angled for the trauma axial lateral projection (coyle method) involving the radial head?

How much and in which direction should the central ray be angled for the trauma axial lateral projection (coyle method) involving the coronoid process?

What is the amount of elbow flexion required for the trauma lateral projection (coyle method) to demonstrate the coronoid process

Match the following

• Trapezoid

• Finger Bones

• distal

• opposite of proximal

• Interphalangeal

• Thumb joint

• phalanges

• largest carpal bone

• capitate

• Next to trapezuim

Match the following

• eight

• Joint proximal to the hand

• articulation

• one finger bone

• phalanx

• number of carpal bones

• short

• carpal bone classification

• wrist

• synonym for joint