The Body
How many levels of structural organization are in the human body?
6
Which surface of the hand is in contact with the IR for the lateral projection of the hand?
Medial
Which pathology term applies to the anterior displacement of one vertebra on another?
Spondylolisthesis
What are the bones of the midfoot called?
Tarsals
What cranial structures are best demonstrated by the SMV projection?
Cranial base
What is the highly specialized fluid portion of the cell?
Cytoplasm
What is the position of the thumb on a PA projection of the hand?
Oblique
What isa a fracture of the ulna with dislocation of the radial head is called?
Monteggia
What term refers to the body of the sternum?
Gladiolus
Which cranial bone is most anterior?
Frontal
How many bones compose the skeletal system?
206
What must be included in an AP projection of the forearm?
Radius and ulna, Wrist joint & Elbow joint
What region of the spine is the most common site of pathologic compression fracture of vertebral bodies caused by osteoporosis?
Thoracic
What is another name for the atlas?
C1
Which projection of the cranium best demonstrates the frontal bone?
PA
What are parts of the appendicular skeleton?
Pelvis & Extremeties
What is the proper CR angle and direction on the AP axial projection of the clavicle?
15 to 30 degrees cephalic
What condition is an inflammatory, occupational lung disease caused by inhaling irritating dust?
Pneumoconiosis
What name is given to the first seven pairs of ribs?
True Ribs
Where is the coronal suture?
Between the frontal and parietal bones
Which body habitus is characterized as very slender?
Asthenic
What is the proper patient position for the AP projection of the forearm?
Elbow extended, wrist and elbow parallel to the IR, hand supinated
What is a localized area of destructive change in body tissue is called?
Lesion
What is the largest and heaviest bone in the body?
Femur
Air-filled cavities located in some bones of the face and cranium are called:
Paranasal Sinuses