Forearm and Elbow Test Review Quizs

Visible features in a properly positioned lateral elbow.

• Two parallel lines

• Three concentric arcs

• A single arc

• Four distinct angles

Structure in profile for the lateral oblique elbow view.

• Radial head

• Ulnar head

• Humeral head

• Coronoid process

Central ray location for the AP forearm

• Mid forearm

• Distal forearm

• Proximal forearm

• Lateral forearm

Evaluation criteria for medial oblique elbow

• Coronoid process in profile

• Radial head in profile

• Capitulum visible

• Olecranon process in profile

Position of the forearm in the AP elbow projection

• Supinated

• Pronated

• Neutral

• Extended

Rotation used for the medial oblique projection of the elbow.

• 30° internal

• 45° internal

• 60° internal

• 90° internal

Evaluation criteria for the AP forearm

• Distal humerus and carpals

• Proximal radius and ulna

• Medial and lateral epicondyles

• Scaphoid and lunate bones

What should be visible for proper evaluation of the lateral elbow?

• Two parallel lines

• Three concentric arcs

• A single arc

• Four distinct angles

CR direction for the acute flexion view of the elbow.

• Perpendicular to the humerus

• Parallel to the radius

• Angled 45 degrees towards the shoulder

• Perpendicular to the forearm

Projection requiring the humerus to be parallel to the IR

• AP elbow

• Lateral elbow

• Oblique elbow

• Crosstable elbow