Chapter 1
What position is (RAO)?
Right Anterior Oblique
On the sternum, what is superior or cephalad, the xiphoid process, or the manubrium?
Manubrium.
Which condition is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen: pneumoperitoneum or ascites?
Ascites.
What is the largest carpal bone?
Capitate.
What is the name of the joint that includes the acromion and the clavicle?
Acromioclavicular or (AC) joint.
Valgus vs. Varus
distal part is more lateral vs. distal part is more medial.
What location is the vertebra prominent?
C7
Refers to free of air or gas in the peritoneal cavity: pneumoperitoneum or pneumothorax?
pneumoperitoneum
Which carpal is most frequently fractured?
Scaphoid.
The body of the scapula is best demonstrated in which Scapula projection?
Lateral "Y" Scapula Projection.
Is "view" a correct positioning in the USA?
No, it is not.
What location is the xiphoid process?
T9-T10.
The twisting of a loop of the intestine, which creates an obstruction: intussusception or volvulus?
Volvulus.
Which of the carpals are most visual in a PA wrist with Radial Deviation?
Hamate, Triquetrum, or Pisiform.
Which structures are not part of the proximal humerus? *Anatomic neck, lesser tubercle, glenoid process, intertubercular groove.
intertubercular groove.
How many projections are needed when joints are in the area of interest?
3 views.
Pneumothorax, hemothorax, and pleurisy are all pathologies from where?
Chest pathologies.
In an AP KUB (supine), where is the CR centered?
To the level of the iliac crest.
What special wrist projections best show the posterior or dorsal aspect of the carpal bones?
Carpal bridge (Tangential projection).
What is the mobility classification of the 3 joints in the shoulder girdle?
Diarthrodial or Freely moveable.
True or False: We display (view) radiographs with the patient's left to the viewer's left?
False: patient's left to viewer's right in anatomical position.
What is a broader or massive body habitus called?
Hypersthenic 5%
In a bladder shot, where is the CR is centered?
ASIS.
Why do we perform an AP forearm versus a PA position?
Because the radius & ulna cross or overlap in PA position.
Why is the arm abducted for an AP Scapula projection?
To move the scapula away from thoracic structures.