Injuries to Elbow, Wrist and Hand Review

The humero-radial joint is made up of the ___________ of the humerus and the __________.

A.trochlea ; head of radiusB.capitullum ; head of radiusC.coronoid fossa ; olecranon processD.olecranon process ; head of radius

When the elbow is in flexion, the “point” of the elbow is which bony landmark?

A.head of radiusB.olecranon fossaC.humerusD.olecranon process

The medial ligament group of the elbow is also known as ___________.

A.radial collateral ligamentsB.lateral collateral ligamentsC.ulnar collateral ligamentsD.annular ligament group

When you hit your “funny” bone, you actually hit the ___________ nerve.

A.radial nerveB.median nerveC.brachial nerveD.ulnar nerve

The image represents what special test of the elbow?

A.phalen’s testB.valgus testC.varus testD.Tinel’s sign

In the image below, the evaluator is applying lateral force to test the stability of the ulnar collateral ligament group.What special test is this?

A.valgus stressB.varus stressC.compression testD.hyperextension test

What injury, more common in gymnastics, weight lifting and rowing, is depicted?

A.impingementB.biceps tendon ruptureC.radial ligament tearD.dislocation

This injury affects the lateral epicondyle area of the humerus where the wrist extensors attach.

A.tennis elbowB.impingementC.little league elbowD.golfer’s elbow

The surgery required to repair the UCL ligament in the elbow is ___________ surgery.

A.Bobby Cox surgeryB.Tommy Glavin surgeryC.Tommy John surgeryD.Sammy Tom surgery

Which bone in the wrist is located in the anatomical snuff box?

A.lunateB.hamateC.scaphoidD.distal radius

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the inflammation or impingement of what nerve?

A.unlarB.medianC.brachialD.radial

A Colles fracture is a fracture to what bone?

A.humerusB.proximal radiusC.ulnaD.distal radius

Gamekeeper’s thumb is best described by which below?

A.blow to the thumbB.sprain of the lateral ligamentsC.adduction of the thumbD.abduction of the thumb

Mallet finger is best described by which statement below?

A.hyperextension of the fingerB.athlete can’t flex the distal fingerC.athlete can’t extend the distal fingerD.hyper-flexion of the distal finger