Radius and Ulna
Elbow
Elbow Continued
Radiographic Positioning
100
Small conical projections that are located at the extreme distal ends of both the radius and the ulna.
What are the styloid processes?
100
Identify the structure labeled H.
What is the Olecranon process?
100
Identify the structure labeled C.
What is the anterior fat pad?
100
Range of kVp for forearm and elbow.
What is 65 to 75 kVp?
200
The rough oval process on the medial and anterior side of the radius just distal to the neck.
What is the radial tuberosity?
200
Identify the structure labeled D.
What is the radial head?
200
Identify the structure labeled E.
What is the supinator fat stripe?
200
How much increase in exposure is needed for a small to medium plaster cast?
What is 5 to 7 kVp?
300
A small depression on the medial aspect of the distal radius.
What is the ulnar notch?
300
Identify the structure labeled A.
What is the medial epicondyle?
300
Identify the eblow rotational movement below.
What is AP medial rotation?
300
How much increase in exposure is needed for a large plaster cast?
What is 8 to 10 kVp?
400
This process can be palpated easily on the posterior aspect of the elbow joint.
What is the olecranon process?
400
Identify the structure labeled J.
What is the trochlear notch?
400
Identify the elbow rotational movement below.
What is AP no rotation?
400
How much increase in exposure is needed for a fiberglass cast?
What is 3 to 4 kVp?
500
The large concave depression or notch that articulates with the distal humerus.
What is the trochlear notch?
500
Identify the structure labeled I.
What is the trochlear sulcus?
500
Identify the elbow rotational movement below.
What is AP lateral rotation?
500
Give the kVp range for the acute flexion projection of the elbow.
What is 70 to 80 kVp?