Sports Injury Management and the Athletic Trainer

Question 1
Which of the following joints is a hinge joint?
A. Humeroulnar B. Humeroradial C. Proximal radioulnar D. Distal radioulnar E. Glenohumeral

Question 2
The muscle that provides elbow extension is the:
A. Biceps brachii B. Brachialis C. Extensor carpi radialis longus D. Triceps brachii E. Brachioradialis

Question 3
Exostosis is associated with forearm contusions and is found:
A. In the belly of the muscle B. In the tendinous attachment of the muscle C. On the underlying bone D. In the epidermis E. On the muscle fascia

Question 4
A basketball player has fallen on the tip of the elbow. There is immediate isolated swelling over the apex of the elbow. What condition should be suspected?
A. Ruptured triceps muscle B. Epicondylitis C. Distal humerous fracture D. Lateral collateral ligament tear E. Olecranon bursitis

Question 5
Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament is most often associated with:
A. Acute tensile forces B. Acute compression forces C. Macrotrauma forces D. Repetitive tensile forces E. Repetitive compression forces

Question 6
After receiving a blow to the elbow, an athlete has parasthesia in the small finger. What structure might be involved with this injury?
A. Ulnar nerve B. Median nerve C. Radial artery D. Brachial artery E. Musculocutaneous nerve

Question 7
Medial epicondylitis will most likely develop during the:
A. Cocking phase of the overhand throwing motion B. Acceleration phase of the overhead throwing motion C. Deceleration phase of the overhand throwing motion D. Follow-through phase in the overhand throwing motion E. Backhand strokes during tennis

Question 8
After a fall on an outstretched arm, an athlete has restricted and painful pronation and supination. What injury might have occured?
A. Proximal ulnar fracture B. Fracture to the radial head C. Humeral fracture D. Lateral collateral ligament rupture E. Olecranon bursa rupture

Question 9
A secondary condition associated with fractures of the elbow region is:
A. Volkmann's contracture B. Ulnar nerve impingement C. Compartment syndrome D. Median nerve impingement E. Olecranon bursitis

Question 10
Elbow dislocations are most often:
A. Medial B. Lateral C. Anterior D. Posterior E. Microtraumatic

Define the following terms:

Ectopic bone

Epicondylitis

Malaise

Resting position

Volkmann's contracture

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