Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning
Chapter 4 and 5 Exam Questions and
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T/F The entire metacarpal and trapezium must be demonstrated on all projections of
the thumb - ✔✔True
A _______ bone is frequently found adjacent to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of
the thumb - ✔✔Sesamoid bone
Which ligament of the wrist extends from the styloid process of the radius to the lateral
aspect of the scaphoid and trapezium bones? - ✔✔Radial collateral ligament
What is the name of the two special turning or bending positions of the hand and wrist
that demonstrate medial and lateral aspects of the carpal region? - ✔✔Radial deviation
(medial)
Ulnar deviation (lateral)
What special turning or bending position of the hand and wrist are commonly
performed to detect a fracture of the scaphoid bone? - ✔✔Ulnar deviation
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,Which routine projection best demonstrates the scaphoid fat pad? - ✔✔Posteroanterior
(PA) and oblique wrists
Which routine projection best demonstrates the pronator fat stripe? - ✔✔Lateral wrist
Medial rotation, the radius and ulna are superimposed - ✔✔What rotation of the elbow
is this?
Lateral rotation, the radius and ulna are separated - ✔✔What rotation of the elbow is
this?
Which bone of the upper limb contains the trochlear notch? - ✔✔Ulna
The articular portion of the humeral condyle is divided into two parts: - ✔✔Trochlea
(medial condyle) and the capitulum (lateral condyle)
Where are the coronoid and radial fossa located - ✔✔Anterior aspect of the distal
humerus
Which two bony landmarks are palpated to assist with positioning of the upper limb? -
✔✔Lateral and medial epicondyles
Where is the coronoid tubercle located? - ✔✔Proximal ulna, the medial aspect of the
coronoid process.
In an erect position, which one of the following structures is considered to be most
inferior or distal?
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,A. Head of ulna
B. Olecranon process
C. Radial tuberosity
D. Head of radius - ✔✔A. Head of ulna
Radiocarpal joint - ✔✔Ellipsoidal (condyloid) - flexion, extension, abduction, adduction
and circumduction
Interphalangeal joint - ✔✔Ginglymus (hinge) - flexion and extension
Elbow joint - ✔✔Ginglymus (hinge) - flexion and extension
First metacarpopmetacarpal joint - ✔✔Sellar (saddle) - flexion, extension, abduction,
adduction circumduction, opposition and some degree of rotation
T/F To visualize fat pads surrounding the elbow, exposure factors must be adjusted to
see both bony and soft tissue structures. - ✔✔True
Third carpometacarpal joint - ✔✔Plane (gliding) - least amount of movement
T/F Anterior and posterior fat pads of the elbow are best seen on correctly positioned
and correctly exposed anteroposterior (AP) elbow projections? - ✔✔False, lateral
projections
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, Why should a forearm never be taken as a PA projection? - ✔✔Causes proximal radius
to cross over the ulna
In what position should the hand be for an AP elbow projection? - ✔✔Supinated
In what position should the hand be in for an AP medial rotation oblique elbow
position? - ✔✔Pronated
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the coronoid process in profile: - ✔✔AP,
medial rotation oblique
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity without
superimposition: - ✔✔AP, lateral rotation oblique
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile: -
✔✔Lateral elbow
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the coronoid tubercle: - ✔✔AP elbow
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the trochlear notch in profile: -
✔✔Lateral elbow
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the capitulum and lateral epicondyle in
profile: - ✔✔AP, lateral rotation oblique
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process seated in the
olecranon fossa: - ✔✔AP elbow
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Chapter 4 and 5 Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
T/F The entire metacarpal and trapezium must be demonstrated on all projections of
the thumb - ✔✔True
A _______ bone is frequently found adjacent to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of
the thumb - ✔✔Sesamoid bone
Which ligament of the wrist extends from the styloid process of the radius to the lateral
aspect of the scaphoid and trapezium bones? - ✔✔Radial collateral ligament
What is the name of the two special turning or bending positions of the hand and wrist
that demonstrate medial and lateral aspects of the carpal region? - ✔✔Radial deviation
(medial)
Ulnar deviation (lateral)
What special turning or bending position of the hand and wrist are commonly
performed to detect a fracture of the scaphoid bone? - ✔✔Ulnar deviation
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,Which routine projection best demonstrates the scaphoid fat pad? - ✔✔Posteroanterior
(PA) and oblique wrists
Which routine projection best demonstrates the pronator fat stripe? - ✔✔Lateral wrist
Medial rotation, the radius and ulna are superimposed - ✔✔What rotation of the elbow
is this?
Lateral rotation, the radius and ulna are separated - ✔✔What rotation of the elbow is
this?
Which bone of the upper limb contains the trochlear notch? - ✔✔Ulna
The articular portion of the humeral condyle is divided into two parts: - ✔✔Trochlea
(medial condyle) and the capitulum (lateral condyle)
Where are the coronoid and radial fossa located - ✔✔Anterior aspect of the distal
humerus
Which two bony landmarks are palpated to assist with positioning of the upper limb? -
✔✔Lateral and medial epicondyles
Where is the coronoid tubercle located? - ✔✔Proximal ulna, the medial aspect of the
coronoid process.
In an erect position, which one of the following structures is considered to be most
inferior or distal?
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,A. Head of ulna
B. Olecranon process
C. Radial tuberosity
D. Head of radius - ✔✔A. Head of ulna
Radiocarpal joint - ✔✔Ellipsoidal (condyloid) - flexion, extension, abduction, adduction
and circumduction
Interphalangeal joint - ✔✔Ginglymus (hinge) - flexion and extension
Elbow joint - ✔✔Ginglymus (hinge) - flexion and extension
First metacarpopmetacarpal joint - ✔✔Sellar (saddle) - flexion, extension, abduction,
adduction circumduction, opposition and some degree of rotation
T/F To visualize fat pads surrounding the elbow, exposure factors must be adjusted to
see both bony and soft tissue structures. - ✔✔True
Third carpometacarpal joint - ✔✔Plane (gliding) - least amount of movement
T/F Anterior and posterior fat pads of the elbow are best seen on correctly positioned
and correctly exposed anteroposterior (AP) elbow projections? - ✔✔False, lateral
projections
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, Why should a forearm never be taken as a PA projection? - ✔✔Causes proximal radius
to cross over the ulna
In what position should the hand be for an AP elbow projection? - ✔✔Supinated
In what position should the hand be in for an AP medial rotation oblique elbow
position? - ✔✔Pronated
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the coronoid process in profile: - ✔✔AP,
medial rotation oblique
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity without
superimposition: - ✔✔AP, lateral rotation oblique
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile: -
✔✔Lateral elbow
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the coronoid tubercle: - ✔✔AP elbow
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the trochlear notch in profile: -
✔✔Lateral elbow
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the capitulum and lateral epicondyle in
profile: - ✔✔AP, lateral rotation oblique
This projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process seated in the
olecranon fossa: - ✔✔AP elbow
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