SKULKING SKULLS
PAIN IN THE NECK
THE BEST RIBS IN TOWN
GET TO THE POINT
SPINELESS JELLYFISH
100
This is how you angle to clear maxillary sinuses from petrous ridges when a patient is unable to extend neck in facial bone x-rays.
What is CAUDAD parallel to MML (mentomeatal line)
100
These structures are best shown in the LPO oblique cervical spine image.
What are RIGHT INERVERTEBRAL FORMINA? (AP-side up, PA-side down)
100
These are 2 reasons it is best to do upper rib x-rays erect.
What are gravity assists with lowering the diaphragm and to see fluid levels?
100
This is the angle & centering point for AP Axial Bladder image.
What is 10-15 degrees CAUDAD & centre 2"(5cm) above pubic symphysis or 1cm inferior to ASIS?
100
This is the benefit of using a breathing technique in the Lateral Thoracic Spine x-ray.
What is BLURRING ribs and lung markings to provide greater T-Spine demonstration?
200
These structures project through foramen magnum to indicate a good AP Axial (Towne's) view of the skull.
What is DORSUM SELLAE & POSTERIOR CLINOID PROCESSES?
200
This angle is used to compensate for a patient who cannot depress their shoulder in a Swimmer's view.
What is 5 degrees CAUDAD?
200
This is the number of ribs ideally visualized above the diaphragm in the PA chest image.
What is 10-11?
200
This is the angle & centering point for the SCAPHOID.
What is 20 degrees TOWARD elbow OR 20 degree angulation of wrist with central ray perpendicular to IR at base of 1st metacarpal?
200
This is the best way to open joint spaces in the Lateral Thoracic Spine.
What is ELEVATE patient's spine with sponge OR angle CEPHALAD 10-15 degrees? Bonus: Do you angle MORE or LESS for a female compared to a male?
300
This angle and centering point is used to achieve an AP Axial (Towne's) view of the skull when the immovable trauma patient is supine with IOML perpendicular to IR.
What is 37 degrees CAUDAD & centre 2 1/2" above glabella passing through level of EAM?
300
This is the amount a patient is rotated for the Oblique Cervical Spine image.
What is approximately 45 degrees?
300
This is the position and breathing technique for a patient with Left Lower Ribs sore on Anterior side.
What is RAO (Left side Away) & hold respiration on EXPIRATION?
300
This is the angle & central ray for PA Coccyx.
What is 10 degree cephalad centred to easily palpated coccyx?
300
These joints are best seen in the RPO Oblique Lumbar Spine image.
What is RIGHT ZYGAPOPHYSEAL JOINTS (AP-side down, PA side up)
400
Use this angulation and centre point to achieve a good Acanthioparietal image on a supine trauma patient unable to move head.
What is CEPHALAD parallel to MML & centre to ACANTHION?
400
This angle is used for the PA C-spine.
What is 15-20 degrees CAUDAD?
400
This is the reason why you would do Lower Rib x-rays in a recumbent position.
What is gravity helps compress fatty tissue for better visualization?
400
This is the angle and centering point for AP Sacrum.
What is 15 degrees CEPHALAD centred 2" (5cm) superior to pubic symphysis?
400
This is the centering point for the RPO Oblique Lumbar Spine.
What is 2" (5cm) medial to elevated ASIS and 1 1/2" (3.8cm) above iliac crest?
500
This anatomical line is perpendicular to the central ray for a Submentovertical image.
What is IOML (infraorbitomeatal line)?
500
This technique is used to achieve a 5 degree caudad angle of the central ray for a Swimmer's view when the patient is supine on a stretcher using the upright bucky.
What is angle foot of stretcher TOWARD bucky?
500
These ribs are being x-rayed when the patient is in LPO position and holding breath on inspiration.
What is Left Upper Ribs which are sore on Posterior side?
500
This is the angle and centre for AP Axial "OUTLET" Pelvis.
What is 20-45 degrees centred 2" (5cm) distal to pubic symphysis? Bonus - Would you angle MORE or LESS for a female compared to a male?
500
This is the problem when the "Scottie Dogs" are POSTERIOR in a LAO Oblique Lumbar Spine
What is patient is OVER ROTATED - flatten patient down a bit?
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