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| How many interphalangeal joints are found in one upper limb? |
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| Each proximal phalanx articulates with a: |
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| Which bones comprise the palm of the hand? |
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| Which joint is formed by the articulation of the distal end of the middle phalanx with the proximal end of the distal phalanx of the index finger? |
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| The distal interphalangeal joint of the second digit |
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| Which joint is formed by the articulation of the proximal end of the middle phalanx with the distal end of the proximal phalanx of the ring finger? |
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| The proximal interphalangeal joint of the fourth digit |
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| Which joint is a hinge type joint? |
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| How many metacarpal bones are found in one upper limb? |
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| Which of the following articulates with the bases of metacarpal bones? |
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| Which joint of the hand is formed by the articulation of the head of a metacarpal with a digit? |
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| Which joints of the hand are formed by the articulation of the bases of the metacarpals with the bones of the wrist? |
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| Which joint is a ellipsoid joint? |
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| Which articulation of the upper limb is a saddle joint that allows the thumb to oppose the fingers? |
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| Which bones are located in the proximal row of the wrist? |
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Definition
| Scaphoid, lunate, pisiform, and triquetrum |
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| Which bones are located in the distal row of the wrist? |
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Definition
| Hamate, capitate, trapezium, and trapezoid |
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| Where in the wrist is the scaphoid bone located? |
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Definition
| Lateral side of the proximal row |
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| Where in the wrist is the trapezium located? |
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| Lateral side of the distal row |
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| Where in the wrist is the hamate located? |
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Definition
| Medial side of the distal row |
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| What other name refers to the carpal bone known as hamate? |
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| What other name refers to the carpal known as capitate? |
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| What other name refers to the carpal bone known as trapezium? |
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| What other name refers to the carpal bone known as trapezoid? |
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| Which carpal bone has only one name? |
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| Which bones are classified as short bones in the hand and wrist? |
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| Which joint is the most distal articulation of the wrist? |
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| Which join is the most proximal articulation of the wrist? |
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| Which two carpal bones are the most lateral bones of the wrist? |
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| The lunate is situated between the: |
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| What other name refers to the carpal bone known as the scaphoid? |
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| Which carpal bone does not articulate with the radius? |
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| Which bony structures are located on the proximal end of the unla? |
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Definition
| Radial notch, olecranon process, and coronoid process |
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| Which bony structures are located on the distal end of the unla? |
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Definition
| Ulnar head and styloid process |
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| Which bony structure is located on the distal end of the radius? |
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| Which bony structures are located on the proximal radius? |
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| Which bones comprise the forearm? |
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| Which structure is located on the lateral aspect of the distal forearm? |
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| Which large bony process is easily located by touching on the posterior aspect of the proximal forearm? |
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| Which structure is located on the medial side of the distal forearm? |
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| Where is the trochlear notch located? |
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| Which two structures articulate to form the proximal radioulnar joint? |
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Definition
| Head of the radius and radial notch of the ulna |
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| Which two structures articulate to form the distal radioulnar joint? |
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Definition
| Head of the ulna and ulnar notch of the radius |
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| Which articulation do the trochlea and the trochlear notch form? |
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| Which structure articulates with capitulum? |
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| Which structure articulates with the trochlea? |
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| In which joint is the capitulum located? |
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Definition
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| In which joint is the trochlea located? |
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| Which type of joint is the elbow? |
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| Where is the capitulum located? |
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Definition
| Lateral side of the distal humerus |
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Term
| With reference from the trochlea, where is the capitulum located? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the roughened process of the humerus superior and lateral to the intertubercular groove? |
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| Which bony process is located on the anterior surface of the proximal humerus? |
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| Which structure articulates with the ulna to form the humeroulnar joint? |
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| How many articulations does the humerus have? |
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| Which structure articulates with the radius to form the humeroradial joint? |
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| Which depression is located on the anterior surface of the distal humerus? |
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| Which depression is located on the posterior surface of the distal humerus? |
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| Which depression is located between the lesser and greater tubercles of the proximal humerus? |
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Term
| What is the appropriate collimated field for the PA projection of the second digit? |
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Definition
| 1 inch (2.5 cm) on all sides of the digit, including 1 inch proximal to the MCP joint |
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Term
| Which digit of the hand produces the greatest OID in the lateral projection of that digit? |
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| For lateral projections of the second through fifth digits of the hand, through which joint should the central ray be directed? |
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| From prone position, how many degrees should a finger be rotated for the PA oblique projection of that finger? |
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| Which digit of the hand produces the least OID in the lateral projection of that digit? |
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| How should the hand be positioned for the PA oblique projection of the hand? |
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Definition
| From prone position rotate the hand radial side up |
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Term
| What is the centering point for the central ray for the PA projection of the third finger? |
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Definition
| Proximal interphalangeal joint of the third digit |
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Term
| What is the centering point for the central ray on the AP projection of the first digit? |
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Definition
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| What is the appropriate collimated field for all the projections of the first digit? |
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Definition
| 1 inch all sides including 1 inch from CMC joint |
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Term
| From prone position how many degrees should a finger be rotated for the lateral projection of that finger? |
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Definition
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| What is the appropriate collimated field for a PA projection of the hand? |
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Definition
1 inch all sides
1 inch distal to the ulnar styloid |
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| For the PA projection of the hand where should the central ray be directed? |
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Definition
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| From the prone position how many degrees should a hand be rotated for the PA oblique projection of that hand? |
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Term
| Which of the following is the best for demonstration of a foreign body in the hand? |
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| Which wrist positioning maneuver opens the carpal interspaces on the lateral side of the wrist? |
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Definition
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Term
| which wrist projection requires that the IR be inclined toward the elbow at an angle of 20 degrees from horizontal? |
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Definition
| PA axial (stretcher method) |
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Term
| which projection of the wrist corrects foreshortening of the scaphoid carpal bone? |
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Definition
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| Which projection of the wrist requires that the radial styloid process be superimposed over the ulnar styloid process? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the appropriate collimated field for the PA projection of the wrist? |
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Definition
| 2.5 inches (6cm) proximal and distal to the wrist joint adn 1 inch on the sides |
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| For the PA projection of the wrist which positioning maneuver should be used to place the anterior surface of the wrist in contact with the IR? |
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Definition
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| Which projection of the wrist best demonstrates the scaphoid carpal bone and its related articulations? |
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Definition
| PA projection, ulnar deviation position |
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Term
| How should the hand and wrist be positioned for the PA oblique projection of the wrist? |
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Definition
| With the hand pronated, roate the wrist radial side up |
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Term
| How should the hand be positioned for the AP projection of the forearm? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the appropriate collimated field for all projections of the forearm? |
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Definition
2 inches distal to the wrist and proximal to the elbow
1 inch on the sides |
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Term
| Which description best explains how radial crossover occurs when the forearm is demonstrated? |
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Definition
| During AP projection, the hand is pronated |
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Term
| For the AP projection of the forearm, which positioning step should be taken to prevent radial crossover? |
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Definition
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| Which projection of the forearm requires that the elbow be flexed 90 degrees? |
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Term
| When performing a radiograph of a forearm in a fiberglass cast approximately which compensation to exposure technique should occur? |
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Definition
| Increase mAs 25% or 4 kVp |
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Term
| How much should the elbow be flexed for the lateral projection of the elbow? |
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Definition
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| Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head free of bony superimposition? |
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Definition
| AP oblique, lateral rotation position |
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Term
| Which of the following should be used to image the radial head on a trauma patient? |
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Definition
| Axiolateral projection (Coyle Method) of elbow |
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Term
| What is the direction amount of central ray angulation for the axiolateral projection (coyle method) to demonstrate the radial head and capitulum? |
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Definition
| 45 degrees toward the shoulder |
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Term
| Which projection and position of the upper limb best demonstrates the coronoid process in profile and free of superimposition? |
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Definition
| AP oblique of the elbow in medial rotaion position |
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Term
| What is the appropriate collimated field for the AP projection of the elbow? |
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Definition
3 in (7.6cm) proximal and distal to the elbow joint
1 inch on the sides |
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Term
| With reference to the plane of the IR how should the humeral epicondylar coronal plane be positioned for the AP projection of the elbow? |
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Definition
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| Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile? |
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Definition
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| For axiolateral projection (coyle method) of the elbow to demonstrate the coronoid process the elbow is: |
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Definition
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| What is the central ray orientation for the axiolateral projection of the elbow to demonstrate the coronoid process when the patient is seated? |
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Definition
| Angled 45 degrees away from the shoulder |
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Term
| Which positioning characteristic best indicates that the humerus is properly positioned for the AP projection of the humerus? |
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Definition
| The humeral epicondylar coronal plane is parallel with the IR |
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Term
| Which evaluation criterion indicates that the humerus was properly positioned for the AP projection? |
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Definition
| The humeral head and greater tubercle are both seen in profile |
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Term
| One way that the lateral radiograph of a humerus produced with the patient in the lateral decubitus position and the IR placed between the arm and thorax, appears different from the lateral position with the patient standing is that the former demonstrates: |
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Definition
| Less than the entire humerus |
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Term
| With reference to the plane of the IR how is it determined that the humerus is properly positioned in true lateral position? |
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Definition
| The humeral epicondylar coronal plane is perpendicular |
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Term
| Which evaluation criterion indicates that the humerus was properly positioned for the lateral projection? |
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Definition
| The lesser tubercle is seen in profile |
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Term
| What is the appropiate collimated field for the AP and lateral projection of the humerus? |
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Definition
2 in distal to elbow and superior to the shoulder
1 in on sides |
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