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The Elbow Joint

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the motion in the picture?

a)

Pronation

b)

Supination

c)

Elbow flexion

d)

Elbow extension

2.

What is the name of the motion in the picture?

a)

Pronation

b)

Supination

c)

Elbow flexion

d)

Elbow extension

3.

What is the name of the motion in the picture?

a)

Pronation

b)

Supination

c)

Elbow flexion

d)

Elbow extension

4.

What is the name of the motion in the picture?

a)

Pronation

b)

Supination

c)

Elbow flexion

d)

Elbow extension

5.

The angle formed by the longitudinal axes of the humerus and forearm.

a)

Pronation

b)

Supination

c)

Elbow flexion

d)

Elbow extension

e)

Carrying angle

6.

The normal carrying angle in females is:

a)

Between 10 and 15 degrees

b)

Between 5 and 10 degrees

c)

5 degrees

d)

Between 15 and 20 degrees

7.

The normal carrying angle in males is:

a)

Between 10 and 15 degrees

b)

Between 5 and 10 degrees

c)

5 degrees

d)

Between 15 and 20 degrees

8.

The raised portion on the inferior lip of the glenoid fossa that provides attachment for the long head of the tricep muscles.

a)

Infraglenoid Tubercle

b)

Supraglenoid Tubercle

c)

Supraspinatus fossa

d)

Infraspinatus fossa

9.

The raised portion on the superior lip of the glenoid fossa that provides attachment for the long head of the bicep muscle.

a)

Infraglenoid Tubercle

b)

Supraglenoid Tubercle

c)

Supraspinatus fossa

d)

Infraspinatus fossa

10.

What is labeled #1 in the picture?

a)

Trochlea

b)

Capitulum

c)

Medial Epicondyle

d)

Lateral Epicondyle

e)

Lateral Supracondylar Ridge

11.

What is labeled #2 in the picture?

a)

Trochlea

b)

Capitulum

c)

Medial Epicondyle

d)

Lateral Epicondyle

e)

Lateral Supracondylar Ridge

12.

What is labeled #3 in the picture?

a)

Trochlea

b)

Capitulum

c)

Medial Epicondyle

d)

Lateral Epicondyle

e)

Olecranon Fossa

13.

What is labeled #4 in the picture?

a)

Trochlea

b)

Capitulum

c)

Medial Epicondyle

d)

Lateral Epicondyle

e)

Olecranon Fossa

14.

What is labeled #5 in the picture?

a)

Trochlea

b)

Capitulum

c)

Medial Epicondyle

d)

Lateral Epicondyle

e)

Olecranon Fossa

15.

What is labeled #6 in the picture?

a)

Trochlea

b)

Capitulum

c)

Medial Epicondyle

d)

Lateral Epicondyle

e)

Olecranon Fossa

16.

Which bony land mark is located at the proximal end of the ulna, on the posterior surface; forms the prominent point of the elbow and provides attachment for the tricep muscles? (Hint: The top part the the "U")

a)

Olecranon Procession

b)

Coronoid Process

c)

Radial Notch

d)

Ulnar Tuberosity

e)

Styloid Process

17.

Which bony land mark is located just below the trochlear notch; with the ulnar tuberosity, provides attachment for the brachialis muscle? (Hint: "the bottom part of the "U")

a)

Olecranon Procession

b)

Coronoid Process

c)

Radial Notch

d)

Ulnar Tuberosity

e)

Styloid Process

18.

Which bony land mark is labeled #3 in the picture?

a)

Olecranon Procession

b)

Coronoid Process

c)

Radial Notch

d)

Ulnar Tuberosity

e)

Styloid Process

19.

Which bony land mark is labeled #5 in the picture?

a)

Olecranon Procession

b)

Coronoid Process

c)

Radial Notch

d)

Ulnar Tuberosity

e)

Styloid Process

20.

Which bony land mark is labeled #6 in the picture?

a)

Olecranon Procession

b)

Coronoid Process

c)

Radial Notch

d)

Ulnar Tuberosity

e)

Styloid Process

21.

Which bony land mark is at the distal end on the lateral surface; the ulnar notch of the radius pivots around it during pronation and supination?

a)

Olecranon Procession

b)

Coronoid Process

c)

Radial Notch

d)

Head of the ulna

e)

Styloid Process

22.

Which bony landmark is labeled #1 in the picture?

a)

Radial head

b)

Ulnar head

c)

Radial tuberosity

d)

Radial styloid process

e)

Ulnar styloid process

23.

Which bony landmark is labeled #2 in the picture?

a)

Radial head

b)

Ulnar head

c)

Radial tuberosity

d)

Radial styloid process

e)

Ulnar styloid process

24.

Which bony landmark is labeled #3 in the picture?

a)

Radial head

b)

Ulnar head

c)

Radial tuberosity

d)

Radial styloid process

e)

Ulnar styloid process

25.

Which ligament attaches on the medial epicondyle of the humerus and runs obliquely to the medial sides of the coronoid process and olecranon process of the ulna?

a)

Medial collateral ligament

b)

Lateral collateral ligament

c)

Annular ligament

d)

Joint capsule

26.

Which ligament attaches proximally on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and distally on the annular ligament and the lateral side of the ulna.

a)

Medial collateral ligament

b)

Lateral collateral ligament

c)

Annular ligament

d)

Joint capsule

27.

Which ligament attaches anteriorly and posteriorly to the radial notch of the ulna, encompassing the head of the radius and holding it against the ulna?

a)

Medial collateral ligament

b)

Lateral collateral ligament

c)

Annular ligament

d)

Joint capsule

28.

What attaches around the distal end of the humerus and encompasses the trochlea and capitulum, and the fossas located above them.

a)

Medial collateral ligament

b)

Lateral collateral ligament

c)

Annular ligament

d)

Joint capsule

29.

Origin: Distal half of humerus, anterior surface Insertion: Coronoid process and ulnar tuberosity of the ulna Action: Elbow flexion Nerve: Musculocutaneous

a)

Brachialis

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Triceps brachii

e)

Anconeus

30.

Origin: Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula Short head: coracoid process of scapula Insertion: Radial tuberosity of radius Action: Elbow flexion, forearm supination Nerve: Musculocutaneous

a)

Brachialis

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Triceps brachii

e)

Anconeus

31.

Origin: Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula Short head: coracoid process of scapula Insertion: Radial tuberosity of radius Action: Elbow flexion, forearm supination Nerve: Musculocutaneous

a)

Brachialis

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Triceps brachii

e)

Anconeus

32.

Origin: Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula Lateral head: inferior to greater tubercle on posterior humerus Medial head: posterior surface of humerus Insertion: Olecranon process of ulna Action: Elbow extension Nerve: Radial

a)

Brachialis

b)

Biceps brachii

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Triceps brachii

e)

Anconeus

33.

Origin: lateral epicondyle of humerus Insertion: Lateral and inferior to olecranon process of ulna Action: Assists in elbow extension Nerve: Radial

a)

Supinator

b)

Pronator quadratus

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Pronator teres

e)

Anconeus

34.

Origin: medial epicondyle of humerus and coronoid process of ulna Insertion: lateral aspect of radius at its midpoint Action: forearm pronation, assistive in elbow flexion Nerve: Median

a)

Supinator

b)

Pronator quadratus

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Pronator teres

e)

Anconeus

35.

Origin: Distal one-fourth of ulna Insertion: Distal one-fourth of radius Action: Forearm pronation Nerve: Median

a)

Supinator

b)

Pronator quadratus

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Pronator teres

e)

Anconeus

36.

Origin: Lateral epicondyle of humerus and adjacent ulna Insertion: Anterior surface of the proximal radius Action: Forearm supination Nerve: Radial

a)

Supinator

b)

Pronator quadratus

c)

Brachioradialis

d)

Pronator teres

e)

Anconeus

37.

This injury is when the radius and ulna move out of place and separate posteriorly. This is usually caused by falling on an outstretched hand.

a)

Elbow dislocation

b)

Ulnar Collateral ligament tear

c)

Medial epicondylitis

d)

Lateraal epicondylitis

e)

Little league elbow

38.

This injury is when there is pain and inflammation on the inside of the elbow and caused by repetitive flexion of the wrist. Also known as "golfer's elbow".

a)

Elbow dislocation

b)

Ulnar Collateral ligament tear

c)

Medial epicondylitis

d)

Lateraal epicondylitis

e)

Little league elbow

39.

This injury is when there is pain and inflammation on the outside of the elbow and caused by repetitive extension of the wrist. Also known as "tennis elbow".

a)

Elbow dislocation

b)

Ulnar Collateral ligament tear

c)

Medial epicondylitis

d)

Lateraal epicondylitis

e)

Little league elbow

40.

This injury primarily affects the growth plate on the medial side of the elbow and is caused by overuse of the elbow.

a)

Elbow dislocation

b)

Ulnar Collateral ligament tear

c)

Medial epicondylitis

d)

Lateraal epicondylitis

e)

Little league elbow

41.

This injury is a tear to the ligament that connects the inside of your upper arm (humerus) to the inside of your forearm (ulna) and helps support and stabilize your arm.

a)

Elbow dislocation

b)

Ulnar Collateral ligament tear

c)

Medial epicondylitis

d)

Lateraal epicondylitis

e)

Little league elbow

42.

This injury is a break in the bone at the smallest part of the humerus bone. This is also the most common fracture in children. These fractures can be caused when you fall on your elbow or getting directly hit on it.

a)

Supracondylar fracture

b)

Ulnar Collateral ligament tear

c)

Medial epicondylitis

d)

Radial fracture

e)

Ulnar fracture

43.

When the radial head is dislocated from the elbow

a)

Nursemaid's elbow

b)

Olecranon bursitis

c)

Ulnar collateral ligament tear

d)

Little league elbow

44.

Fracture in the proximal (top) end of the radius, near the circular area of the bone

a)

Nursemaid's elbow

b)

Olecranon bursitis

c)

Radial head fracture

d)

Little league elbow

45.

When the elbow moves beyond its normal range of motion (180 degrees)

a)

Lateral epicondylitis

b)

Elbow hyperextension

c)

Radial head fracture

d)

Meidal epicondylitis

46.

Inflammation of the bursa on the tip of the elbow (olecranon process)

a)

Olecranon bursitis

b)

Elbow hyperextension

c)

Radial head fracture

d)

Meidal epicondylitis

47.

When the ulnar nerve gets irritated or compressed in the cubital tunnel (between the humerus and ulna).

a)

Medial Collateral ligament tear

b)

Elbow hyperextension

c)

Cubital tunnel syndrome

d)

Meidal epicondylitis

48.

What ligament is torn and reconstructed in Tommy John surgery?

a)

Ulnar collateral ligament

b)

Radial collateral ligament

c)

Annular ligament

d)

Joint capsule

49.

The Tommy John surgery is called "Tommy John" because...

a)

Tommy John was the first baseball player to get the surgery

b)

Tommy John was the first surgeon to perform the surgery

c)

Tommy John was the most famous baseball player in history

d)

Tommy John won the record for the most wins in baseball history

50.

What tendon is typically used to reconstruct the UCL in Tommy John surgery?

a)

Palmaris longus

b)

Radial collateral ligament

c)

Annular ligament

d)

Extensor longus tendon