Terminology
Chest
Abdomen
Upper Limb
Humerus and Shoulder Girdle
100
206
What is the number of bones in the human body?
100
the round upper area above the level of the clavicles
What are apices?
100
At the level of the iliac crest.
What is the CR for an AP supine?
100
The joint space bewteen the distal and proximal phalanges of the first digit.
What is the IP or interphalangeal joint space?
100
also referred to as the head of the scapula
What is the lateral angle?
200
The skeletal division that includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum.
What is the axial skeleton
200
a minimum of ten above the diaphragm
What is a good inspiration?
200
the first portion of the small intestine
What is the duodenum?
200
the capitate (os magnum) articulates with it medially
What is the hamate?
200
1" above the manubrium
What is CR for AC joints?
300
The classification of bones that include the carpals.
What are short bones?
300
CR perpendicular to the long axis of the sternum, 3-4 inches below the jugular notch.
What is an AP?
300
the part of the colon that lies between the transverse and ascending colon
What is the right colic or hepatic flexure?
300
it does NOT have a neck
What is the ulna.
300
the structure best shown on an external rotation
What is the greater tubercle?
400
Cartilaginous plates that are found between the diaphysis and each epiphysis until skeletal growth is complete.
What are epiphyseal plates or growth plates?
400
Done to see fluid in the right lung if an erect is not possible.
What is right lateral decubitus?
400
the position performed when an erect in not possible
What is a left lateral decubitus?
400
this routine position demonstrates the coranoid free of superimposition
What is the internal or medial oblique?
400
a breathing technique is preferred for this x-ray of the scapula
What is an AP?
500
A type of joint that allows rotational movement around a singel axis (ex. proximal and distal radioulnar joint).
What is a trochoid or pivot joint?
500
A accumulation of air in the pleural space that causes a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
What is a pneumothorax?
500
Best demosntrates aneurysms, calcification of the aorta or other vessels and umblicial hernias.
What pathology is best demonstrated on a dorsal decubitus radiograph?
500
To visualize calcifications or other pathology of the dorsal aspect of the carpal bones.
Why would the carpal bridge-tangetial projection be ordered?
500
this 35-45 degree oblique is done to see the gleniod cavity in profile
What is the Grashey method?
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