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100
The joint found between the 3rd metacarpal and carpal bone is the
What is carpometacarpal
100
Fracture of the distal radius with posterior displacement
What is a colles' fracture
100
A radiograph of the PA scaphoid projection reveals extensive superimposition of the scaphoid and adjacent carpals. Which factor can lead to this problem?
What is Insufficient ulnar deviation
100
How much rotation of the hands is required for the AP oblique bilateral (Norgaard method) hand projection?
What is 45 degrees
100
Which wrist ligament is attached to the styloid process of the ulna and continues to the triquetrum and pisiform?
What is Ulnar collateral ligament
200
Which carpal articulates with the radius
What is Scaphoid
200
Transverse fracture through the 5th metacarpal neck
What is Boxer's fracture
200
A patient enters the ED in severe pain with a possible dislocation of the elbow. The patient has the elbow flexed more than 90 degrees. Which routine should be performed to confirm the diagnosis?
What is Partially flexed AP and limited lateral projections.
200
How much rotation of the humeral epicondyles is required for the AP medial oblique projection of the elbow?
What is 45 degrees.
200

What is the distance between the tabletop and Bucky tray on most floating tabletop type of tables?

What is 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm)

300
Which carpal articulates with both the 4th and 5th metacarpals?
What is Hamate
300
Fracture of the distal radius with anterior displacement
What is Smith Fracture
300

A patient enters the ED with an elbow injury. The partially flexed AP and lateral positions reveal a possible fracture of the coronoid process. The patient's elbow is partially flexed and he refuses to extend it farther. Which routine should be performed to confirm the diagnosis

What is the Coyle method for the coronoid process axial mediolateral, elbow flexed 80* and CR angled 45* away from the shoulder.....Flexion of the elbow greater than 80* may obscure the coronoid process

300

How much CR angulation to the long axis of the hand is required for the tangential, inferosuperior projection to demonstrate the carpal sulcus (canal)?

What is 25 to 30 degrees.

300

A "skier's thumb" is an injury of the

What is the ulnar collateral ligament, 

To visualize this specific injury, the doctor should order the Folio method

400
The 1st carpometacarpal joint is classified as a ______ joint.
What is sellar
400
Fracture and dislocation of posterior lip of the distal radius
What is Barton Fracture
400

A patient with a fractured forearm had the fracture reduced and a fiberglass cast placed on the extremity. The orthopedic surgeon orders a post-reduction study. The original kV was 60 kV. What kV factor should be selected for the post reduction study.

What is 63 kV

400
From a pronated position, which of the following is requ9ired for a PA oblique projection of the 4th digit of the hand?
What is 45 degree lateral rotation
400

Rheumatoid arthritis is 3x more common in men than women?

What is FALSE

500
The first metacarpophalangeal joint has a(n) _____ type of movement
What is ellipsoidal.
500

Fracture of the base of the 1st metacarpal

What is Bennett's fracture

500
A young child comes to radiology with an elbow injury. The basic elbow projections demonstrate a possible misplaced fracture of the coronoid process. Beyond the medial oblique projection, what additional projections(s) can be performed to demonstrate the coronoid process in profile?
What is Coyle method with 45 degree CR angle away from shoulder.
500
What was the name of the boy band that was popular in the 90's?
What is 98 degrees.
500

This is the second most common type of primary cancerous bone tumor, usually in persons between the ages 10 to 20

What is osteogenic sarcoma


Multiple myeloma is the most common primary bone tumor.

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