Sternum
How much should the body be rotated for a PA oblique projection of the sternum?
15-20°
CR angle for Ap Axial clavicle if patient is supine
Supine 15-30°
When both AC joints need to be included in the exam what method are you performing
Pearson Method
The PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method) clearly demonstrates the
a. lunate.
b. capitate.
c. scaphoid.
d. distal row of carpal bones.
Scaphoid
How many degrees is the central ray angled for both of the axiolateral projections (Coyle method) of the elbow?
a. 30
b. 35
c. 40
d. 45
D) 45°
Which projection and body position will demonstrate the sternum through the heart?
PA, RAO
The shoulder girdle is formed by the union of
Clavicle & Scapula
Which palpable structure is located distal and slightly medial to the acromioclavicular joint?
Coracoid process
Which method is used to demonstrate the carpal canal?
Gaynor-Hart (tangential)
To demonstrate the coronoid process in the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method), the elbow is flexed _____ degrees.
SID For lateral sternum
The lateral extremity of the clavicle is classified as the _____ extremity
Acromial extremity
For PA projection of both SC joints, how is head positioned
Rest head on chin so the midsagittal plane is vertical
As you increase angle for the Rapert-Long method, what joint space opens
Radioulnar joint
What 2 projections demonstrate the radial head
Lateral oblique
Coyle method
Which projection of the sternum demonstrates the sternum free of superimposition of the ribs?
Lateral
Breathing instructions for clavicle
Suspend respiration after exhalation
For PA projection of 1 SC joint how is head positioned
Turn to face the affected side
If the IR and wrist are placed flat on the table for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher
method), what central ray orientation is required?
20° towards the hand
Which 2 projections demonstrate coronoid process
Medial oblique and coyles method
Name all parts of sternum with landmark points if any
Manubrium ( below jugular notch )
Body
Xipohoid Process T9-T10
(Chose two)
In an AP axial of the clavicle, the clavicle should be demonstrated :
1) Most of clavicle projected above ribs
2) lateral end superimposing coracoid process
3) medial end superimposing 1st/2nd ribs
1 & 3
CR for PA SC joints
T3
What carpal bone gets elongated from ulnar deviation
Scaphoid
Soft tissue radiographs of the elbow in the lateral position are often ordered to demonstrate
Fat pads