Sonsim Mastery Exam wrist Questions
and Answers
The second dorsal extensor tendon compartment contains the extensor carpi
radialis longus and extensor carpi radialis brevis tendons.
A. True
B. False
A
The radioulnar groove separates the fourth and fifth extensor wrist
compartments, which contain the extensor carpi ulnaris and extensor digiti
minimi, respectively.
A. True
B. False
B
What is the name of the anatomic structure demarcated by the markers in the
accompanying transverse-view ultrasound image of the volar left wrist?
A. Distal radius
B. Extensor retinaculum
C. Volar carpal ligament
D. Flexor retinaculum
, E. Triquetrum
image (D)
Which of the following is correct regarding imaging the carpal tunnel?
A. The flexor carpi radialis tendon overlies the carpal tunnel and resides on top of
the scaphoid.
B. The ulnar border of the carpal tunnel will be seen as the echogenic reflection of
the pisiform bone.
C. The median nerve will be seen as a superficial structure residing within the
tunnel.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
d
Which of the following wrist joints can be evaluated with sonography?
A. Radiocarpal joint
B. Distal radioulnar joint
C. Intercarpal joints
D. All of the above
E. B and C only
D
Which of the following statements correctly characterizes Lister's tubercle?
A. Lister's tubercle is located over the distal dorsal radius.
B. It separates the more radially located second compartment from the more
ulnar-positioned third compartment.
C. The extensor pollicis longus tendon is located just radial to Lister's tubercle.
and Answers
The second dorsal extensor tendon compartment contains the extensor carpi
radialis longus and extensor carpi radialis brevis tendons.
A. True
B. False
A
The radioulnar groove separates the fourth and fifth extensor wrist
compartments, which contain the extensor carpi ulnaris and extensor digiti
minimi, respectively.
A. True
B. False
B
What is the name of the anatomic structure demarcated by the markers in the
accompanying transverse-view ultrasound image of the volar left wrist?
A. Distal radius
B. Extensor retinaculum
C. Volar carpal ligament
D. Flexor retinaculum
, E. Triquetrum
image (D)
Which of the following is correct regarding imaging the carpal tunnel?
A. The flexor carpi radialis tendon overlies the carpal tunnel and resides on top of
the scaphoid.
B. The ulnar border of the carpal tunnel will be seen as the echogenic reflection of
the pisiform bone.
C. The median nerve will be seen as a superficial structure residing within the
tunnel.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
d
Which of the following wrist joints can be evaluated with sonography?
A. Radiocarpal joint
B. Distal radioulnar joint
C. Intercarpal joints
D. All of the above
E. B and C only
D
Which of the following statements correctly characterizes Lister's tubercle?
A. Lister's tubercle is located over the distal dorsal radius.
B. It separates the more radially located second compartment from the more
ulnar-positioned third compartment.
C. The extensor pollicis longus tendon is located just radial to Lister's tubercle.
