Anatomy
Another name for the body of the sternum
Gladiolus
What type of CR angle is required for the LPO/RPO positions of the C/S?
15 degree cephalad
For an AP oblique projection of the knee, the limb is rotated.
45 degrees
What is the abnormal or exaggerated lateral curvature of the spine?
Scoliosis
Personal space, Noise, and Touch
Potential sensitivities someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder may have.
The right diaphragm is anatomically higher than the left due to
The location of the liver
This position best demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine.
Lateral
For an AP projection of the shoulder with the humerus externally rotated, the epicondyles of the humerus should be:
Parallel to the plane of the IR
This is the most frequent type of lung infection
Pneumonia
knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult
Elder Abuse
The "eye" of the Scotty dog is
Pedicle
The CR enters between which two bony landmarks for the lateral L5/S1 spot
The ASIS and the Iliac Crest
Most important factor to open up the intervertebral joint spaces for a lateral TS.
Keep vertebral column parallel to tabletop
A common fracture with posterior displacement that results from falling on an outstretched arm's palm.
Colles
Infants under 1 yr of age, for a chest x-ray, typically need to be imaged in what position due to difficulty supporting their spine and head?
Supine
This bony landmark must be aligned with the upper incisors for the AP open-mouth projection of the C/S.
Base of skull/Mastoid tip
Along with increasing SID, this will improve detail for lateral and oblique projections of the CS.
Using a small focal spot
This position will best demonstrate the atlanto-axial joint space between C1 and C2
AP open mouth
A childhood cancer rising from the bone
Osteochondroma
The progressive cognitive impairment eventually interferes with daily functioning.
Dementia/Alzheimer's
The joints between articular processes of vertebrae are:
Zygapophyseal joints
CR is directed here for an AP projection of the toes
Third MTP joint
This position best demonstrates the left intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine
LAO
The common name for a Traumatic Spondylolisthesis of C2.
Hangman's fracture
The coma scale for levels of consciousness
Glascow
The bony thorax consists of:
Sternum, vertebrae, ribs
using AEC and selecting the outer chambers for the AP lumbar spine would result in ______.
Under exposure
This position will best demonstrate the left zygapophyseal joints of the TS
RPO
Abnormal curvature with increased convexity
Kyphosis
What exams can a Pigg-o-stat be used for in pediatric imaging?
Chest and Abdomen
33
Number of bones in the adult vertebral column
The CR for the AP ankle projection with the foot in dorsiflexion is:
0 degrees
This position demonstrates the presence of "spondylolisthesis"
L5-S1 spot
This condition is defined as a condition of the spine characterized by the rigidity of a vertebral joint.
Ankylosing spondylitis
The Glascow Scale
The coma scale for levels of consciousness
This is composed of semigelatinous material
Nucleus pulposus
This technical factor needs to be kept as low as possible due to potential for motion in such diseases as Parkinson's or Post Cerebral Vascular Accident
Time
The arm is positioned this way for an AP scapula
Abducted 90 degrees, forearm flexed
Salter Harris Fracture
A fracture through the epiphyseal growth plate
This is the most common fear of elderly patients during transfer or exams.
Falling
The articular pillar is located where on the cervical vertebrae?
Between the superior and inferior articular processes
The technical factor should be reduced in elderly patients to maintain contrast
kVp
for an AP open-mouth, the base of the skull is superimposed over the dens. What is the reason?
Excessive extension of the skull
Cystic Fibrosis
Autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine system.
Level 1
The highest level of care for a Trauma Center. Must have specialists on staff and participate in research
The xiphoid process corresponds to this vertebral level.
T10
Along with increasing the SID, this factor will improve the detail for a lateral and oblique projection of the C/S
Small focal spot
This projection will project the dens within the shadow of the foramen magnum
Fuchs method (AP projection)
Colles fracture
Fracture with posterior displacement that results from falling on the palm of an outstretched arm
10 day rule
States that women of child-bearing age should have radiographic procedures within the first 10 days after the start of the last menstrual period.