Elbow Radiograph Positioning and Anatomy

Elbow Radiograph Positioning and Anatomy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial demonstrates various radiographic views of the elbow, including AP, medial oblique, lateral oblique, and lateral views. Each section provides detailed instructions on patient positioning, collimation, and the anatomical structures that should be visible in a diagnostic radiograph. The importance of proper visualization of soft tissue and bony detail is emphasized, along with the need for the radiograph to be free of motion and rotation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct patient position for an AP elbow radiograph?

Patient standing with arm extended

Patient seated at the end of the table with arm supinated

Patient lying down with arm bent

Patient seated with arm pronated

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which anatomical structures should be visible in a diagnostic AP elbow radiograph?

Radial head, neck, and tuberosity slightly superimposed over the proximal ulna

Coronoid process in profile

Superimposed humeral epicondyles

Radial head and neck free of the ulna

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should the patient's arm be positioned for a medial oblique elbow radiograph?

Arm extended and pronated

Arm bent at 90 degrees

Arm relaxed towards the midline at a 45-degree angle

Arm extended and supinated

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What anatomical feature is highlighted in a medial oblique elbow radiograph?

Distal humerus

Radial head and neck

Coronoid process in profile

Olecranon process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a lateral oblique elbow radiograph, how is the patient's arm positioned?

Rolled to the lateral side

Rolled to the medial side

Bent at 90 degrees

Extended and supinated

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which anatomical structures should be visible in a lateral oblique elbow radiograph?

Radial head, neck, and tuberosity slightly superimposed over the proximal ulna

Coronoid process in profile

Radial head and neck free of the ulna

Superimposed humeral epicondyles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct arm position for a lateral elbow radiograph?

Arm relaxed towards the midline

Arm bent at 90 degrees with palm exposed

Arm extended and supinated

Arm rolled to the lateral side

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