Terminology
Which term describes the top or anterior surface of the foot?
What is dorsal
A radiographic appearance of a highly malignant and extensively destructive lesion that usually occurs in long bones and produces a sunburst pattern describes:
What is an osteogenic sarcoma
How much central ray (CR) angulation (if any) should be used for an AP projection of the toes?
What is 10-15 degrees toward the calcaneus (posteriorly)
A radiograph of an AP pelvis reveals that the right iliac wing is foreshortened as compared with the left side. What specific positioning problem is present on this radiograph?
What is the patient is rotated toward the left
Where is the CR placed for an AP projection of the pelvis?
What is midway between the ASIS and the symphysis pubis
Extending the ankle joint or pointing the foot and toes downward is called
What is plantar flexion
A radiographic appearance of a well-circumscribed lucency within bones describes:
What is a bone cyst
How much CR angulation to the long axis of the foot is required for the plantodorsal (axial) projection of the calcaneus?
What is 40 degrees
A patient comes to radiology with a request for a right hip study. The technologist takes an AP pelvis, and when the lateral frog-leg projection is attempted, the patient complains loudly about the pain in his affected hip. What should the technologist do to complete the study?
What is perform an axiolateral hip projection
Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints?
What is T2-T3
Kyphosis is defined as a(n):
What is abnormal thoracic curvature with increased convexity.
Another term for osteomalacia is rickets
What is true
What CR angulation is required for an AP projection of the knee on a patient with an ASIS-to-tabletop measurement of 18 cm?
What is 3-5 degrees caudal
A radiograph of a lateral projection of the cervical spine reveals that the ramus of the mandible is superimposed over the spine. What could the technologist have done to prevent this?
What is increase the extension of the skull
Why are the anterior oblique projections (right anterior oblique [RAO]/left anterior oblique [LAO]) preferred over the posterior oblique projections of the cervical spine?
What is to reduce the thyroid dose
Fracture of adjacent ribs in two or more places with associated pulmonary injury is known as a(n) _____ rib fracture.
What is flail chest
The radiographic hallmark of Reiter’s syndrome seen in young men is
What is erosion of the Achilles tendon
What type of CR angle is required for the PA axial weight-bearing bilateral knee projection (Rosenberg method)?
What is 10 degrees caudal
A lateral projection of the thoracic spine reveals that the upper aspect, which is a primary area of interest on this patient, is obscured by the patient’s shoulders. Which of the following changes will best demonstrate this region of the spine?
What is to perform a cervicothoracic (swimmer's) lateral
What type of CR angle is required for posterior oblique (left posterior oblique [LPO]/right posterior oblique [RPO]) positions of the cervical spine?
What is 15 degrees cephalic
When the head is positioned lower than the feet, the position is
What is trendelenberg
Which of the following conditions will produce the radiographic sign referred to as “bamboo spine”?
What is ankylosing spondylitis
How much knee flexion is required for the weight-bearing PA axial projection (Rosenberg method) of the knee?
What is 45 degrees
A radiograph of a left posterior oblique (LPO) projection of the lumbar spine reveals that the downside pedicle is projected too far posterior on the vertebral body. What specific positioning error is present on this radiograph?
What is there is excessive rotation of the spine
Where is the central ray (CR) centered for an AP projection of the lumbar spine with a 14 × 17-inch (35 × 43-cm) IR?
What is the iliac crest