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Ch. 12 Sports Med.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the largest bone of the upper extremity? | The humerus. |
| What are the two bones of the forearm? | The ulna and radius. |
| What two joints make up the elbow? | The humeroulnar and humeroradial. |
| What is the medial collateral ligament attached to? | The humerus and ulna. |
| What is the lateral collateral ligament attached to? | The humerus and the radius. |
| What does the annular ligament attach to? | The ulna and completely encircles the head of the radius. |
| What muscles control the elbow's movement? | Biceps, triceps, and brachialis. |
| What muscles allow the forearm to flex and pronate? | The flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum sublimis, and flexor pollicis longus. |
| What are some minor conditions of the wrist that athletes suffer from? | Blisters, calluses, and acute sprains and strains. |
| What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone? | The scaphiod. |
| What is subungal hematoma? | When the fingernail recieves a contusion, a subungual hematoma can occur. |
| What immediate treatment should be done for a subungal hematoma? | Ice and medical referral to remove the blood. |
| What is becomes inflammed when epicondylitis occurs? | The epicondyle and the tissues adjoining the humerus. |
| Where does epicondylitis commonly occur? | The elbow joint. |
| What is medial epicondylitis referred to? | Pitcher (little league) elbow. |
| What is lateral epicoylitis referred to? | Tennis elbow. |
| Where do dislocations and subluxations commonly occur? | The head of the radius, lunate and phalanges. |
| What is one of the most disabling conditions in sports? | A saphoid fracture. |
| What medical condition is caused by pressure on the median nerve? | Carpal tunnel syndrome. |
| How does treatment usually begin when carpal tunnel syndrome occurs? | With a wrist splint, rest and medications. |
| How does Olecranon Bursitis occur? | By a direct blow or overuse |