Name That View
Projection that best demonstrates the scaphoid bone in profile
PA Axial Wrist with Ulnar Deviation
A lateral wrist projection shows the pisiform in profile
Excessive/external rotation
The distal tib-fib joint is open on a AP oblique mortise ankle projection
Decrease internal rotation
Tibia, fibula, talus
The opposite of dorsiflexion
Plantarflexion
This is how you know an AP knee is not rotated (2)
Femoral condyles appear symmetric, tibia superimposes 1/2 the fibular head
A lateral ankle shows the fibula on the anterior half of the tibia
Insufficient/internal rotation
The radial head is seen distal to the coronoid on a lateral projection of the elbow
Raise distal forearm
The more lateral of the two structures — capitulum or trochlea
Capitulum
The position the patient is in if their head is lower than their feet
Trendelenburg
Projection that shows the olecranon process in profile
Lateral Elbow
A PA oblique hand projection shows increased concavity on the anterior phalanges
Excessive/external rotation
The fibular head is seen at the same level as the tibial plateau for a lateral knee projection
Increase cephalic angulation
Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
The radiographic position if a patient is lying on their right side and the x-ray tube is horizontal
RLD
Projection that best demonstrates the medial femoral condyle
AP oblique knee with external rotation
An AP axial foot projection shows closed TMT joints
Incorrect CR angulation
The greater trochanter is seen more laterally on a lateral projection of the proximal femur
Increase external/lateral rotation
The bone just proximal to the 1st MT
The term used to describe a projection that is acquired by touching a curve or surface at only one point
Tangential
Projection that best demonstrates the greater trochanter in profile
AP proximal femur
A lateral knee shows the femoral condyles are not superimposed with the lateral superior to the medial
Insufficient CR angle
The patella apex is seen in the intercondylar fossa on a tunnel projection
Reduce knee flexion
The degree of angulation from lateral to medial femoral condyle
5-7 degrees
The relationship of MSP and MCP with respect to the IR, when performing a PA left lateral decubitus
Perpendicular and parallel