Rad- 104: Forearm, Elbow, Humerus

what bones does the forearm consist of

ulna

radius

what side is the ulna on

medial

what side is the radius on

lateral

where is the ulnar olecranon process

proximal and posterior

where is the ulnar coronoid process

proximal and anterior

where is the ulnar styloid process

distal

what parts of radius are proximal

radial head

radial tuberosity

what does elbow joint proper contain

proximal radioulnar joint

humeroulnar joint

humeroradial joint

how are the elbow joints enclosed

in a common capsule

what does the humerus head articulate with

scapula to form shoulder joint

what does the humerus distal end form

part of elbow joint

proximal anatomy of humerus

head

neck

surgical neck

greater tubercle

lesser tubercle

distal anatomy of the humerus

medial & lateral epicondyle

trochlea

capitulum

coronoid fossa

olecranon fossa (posterior)

when is a bucky used

body part thicker than 10 cm

what is minimum technique for bucky

at least 70 kVp

what position is a forearm and elbow radiograph of ambulatory patients taken

seated at the end of the table with limb on IR on tabletop

what is positioning for nonambulatory

altered for supine positioning

what positions are humerus radiographs done

patient standing or seated upright by bucky if greater than 10cm

supine on table or stretcher

SID for upper extremity

40”

what is shield made of

sheet of lead-impregnated rubber

lead apron

other factors of radiation protection

close collimation

optimum technique factors

AP forearm positioning

elbow extended with supinate hand

upper limb in the same plane

humerus epicondyle equidistant from IR

long axis of forearm aligned parallel