Hand
Centering for PA Hand.
3rd MCP
Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured
Scaphoid
Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile?
Lateral
What term describes the medial end of the clavicle?
Sternal
How much CR angulation is required for an asthenic patient for an AP axial projection of the clavicle?
30 degrees.
How many bones are in the hand?
27
Which carpal bone is the smallest?
Pisiform
How many projections are required for the AP acute flexion study of the elbow?
2
The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as the: scapular, dorsal, supraspinous, or costal
Costal
How much CR angulation should be used for a scapular Y projection?
There is no CR angle.
A boxers fx happens where?
Neck of the 5th metacarpal
Which wrist ligament is attached to the styloid process of the ulna and connects ton triquetrum and pisiform? Radial, dorsal, ulnar, or palmer collateral ligament.
Ulnar
Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head/neck free of superimposition?
AP oblique with external rotation
Which of the following shoulder projections will best demonstrate the glenoid cavity in profile?
Clements
Grashey
Garth
AP shoulder w/ neutral rotation
Grashey Method
A ginglymus joint can also be referred to as a ______ jt.
Hinge
Which two structures form the distal radioulnar joint?
Ulnar notch and head of ulna
Largest carpal bone?
Capitate
Excessive lateral rotation
Where is the CR for bilateral AC joints?
a.At the AC joint
b.1 in. above the jugular notch
c. at the level of the thyroid cartilage
d. At the sternal angle
1 inch above the jugular notch
The 1st CMC joint is referred to as a _____ jt.
Saddle
Trochoid
Plane
Ginglymus
Saddle
A radiograph of a PA oblique hand reveals the midshaft of the 4th & 5th metacarpals are superimposed. What positioning error occured?
a.Excessive rotation of hand/wrist laterally
b. Insufficient rotation laterally
c. Incorrect CR angulation
d. Fingers of the hand not parallel to IR
Excessive rotation of the hand/wrist laterally
A colles fx is ______ displacement.
Dorsal/posterior Displacement
A pt w/ a fractured forearm has a fiberglass cast placed. The original KV was 60, what KV should be selected for the compensate for the fiberglass cast?
63, 67, 70, or 75 kv
63
What medial CR angle is required for the inferosuperior axial shoulder (Lawrence method)?
25-30 degrees
A pt enters the ED with a possible scaphoid fx. The pt is unable to assume the ulnar deviation position. Which of the following should be performed to confirm the diagnosis?
Modified Stecher