Hand & Fingers
This number represents how many phalanges make up the human hand.
What is 14.
These are the routine projections performed for a standard wrist exam.
What are the PA, oblique(s), and lateral?
In the AP projection of the forearm, the hand must be placed in this position.
What is supinated?
This tubercle is shown in profile on the AP projection of the humerus.
What is the greater tubercle?
This joint is formed by articulation of the humeral head with the scapula.
What is the glenohumeral joint?
These joints of the fingers are classified as synovial, diarthrodial hinge joints.
What are the IP joints?
This wrist projection demonstrates the pisiform free of superimposition.
What is the AP oblique wrist (medial rotation)?
These are the two long bones that form the forearm.
What are the radius and ulna?
This is the recommended distance above the humeral head for IR placement or light field.
What is 1½ inches above the humeral head?
This shoulder rotation best demonstrates the greater tubercle in profile.
What is external rotation?
This is the correct central ray location for a PA projection of the hand.
What is the 3rd MCP joint?
This maneuver best demonstrates the scaphoid by reducing foreshortening.
What is ulnar deviation?
This elbow structure is best visualized in profile during the medial oblique position.
What is the coronoid process?
For a lateral humerus projection, the humeral epicondyles must be positioned this way.
What is perpendicular to the IR?
This rotation view best demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile.
What is internal rotation?
This bilateral hand projection is used to demonstrate early rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the Norgaard (Ball-Catcher’s) Method?
This tube angle is used for the Stecher Method when the hand lies flat on the IR.
What is 20 degrees toward the elbow?
In a true lateral elbow, the humeral epicondyles demonstrate this relationship.
What is superimposition?
This humeral structure is visualized in profile on the lateral humerus.
What is the lesser tubercle?
This projection is commonly used to evaluate shoulder dislocations.
What is the Scapular Y view?
Fingers must be kept parallel to the IR during digit imaging for this reason.
What is to prevent distortion of joint spaces and foreshortening?
This projection demonstrates the carpal canal and is used to evaluate tunnel pathology.
What is the Gaynor-Hart Method?
This CR angle is used in the Coyle Method to demonstrate the radial head.
What is 45 degrees toward the shoulder?
This trauma projection is used when the humerus cannot be rotated due to injury.
What is the transthoracic lateral (Lawrence Method)?
This AP oblique projection places the glenoid cavity in profile.
What is the Grashey Method?