Positioning
What is the CR for an PA hand x-ray?
3rd Metacarpal Phalangeal Joint (MCP)
What is the largest, and heaviest bone in our body?
Femur
The direction that the x-ray beam travels (hint: the light)
Central Ray
What is an abnormal growth called?
Neoplasm
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Scoliosis
The ilium, ischium, and pubis join to form the:
Acetabulum
What is the joint in the ankle called that is opened by rotating the ankle 15-20 degrees medially?
Mortise joint
What keeps us (rad-techs) safe from radiation?
Control booth
What is a lung disease by inhaling dust, or fibers? Also known as the "occupational disease"?
Pneumoconiosis
What are the names for C1 and C2 of the cervical spine?
C1 - Atlas
C2- Axis
How many phalanxes' does the thumb have?
Two (distal phalanx, proximal phalanx)
What part of the x-ray machine has the radiation? (cathode/anode)
X-ray tube
Most common wrist fracture
Colles' fracture
On which projection of the spine is the “Scottie dog” configuration demonstrated?
Lumbar- specifically obliques
What is the name of the position to look at air fluid levels if a patient is unable to stand for an upright chest x-ray?
Lateral Decubitus Position
Most lateral bony point of the proximal end of the humerus when patient is in anatomical position.
Greater Tubercle
What is it called when you adjust the central ray light? (bigger or smaller light field)
Collimating
A complete break in the bone that results in a line that wraps around the bone resembling a corkscrew. (hint: common among skiers)
Spiral Fracture
What is one of the unique anatomic characteristics of the cervical vertebrae?
Cervical vertebrae have a transverse foramen on each side of the body.
This position is achieved when the body part or the entire body is placed so that the coronal plane is not parallel with the radiographic table or IR. The description is usually stated as a degree rotation, either from a body plane or toward the affected side.
An oblique position
The palpable positioning landmark on the anterolateral aspect of the lateral pelvis above the hip is called the:
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)
X-rays that are created exit the housing through an opening called the...
tube port
This part of the humerus is the most common fracture site (hint: especially in elderly patients)
Surgical neck
What is the name of the opening in each vertebra that serves as the passage for the spinal cord?