Abdomen Center Ray
Center ray for a supine abdomen
MSP at level of iliac crest
How many regions are in the abdomen?
Nine regions
Fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity
Ascities
How much should the wrist be rotated for a PA oblique projection
45 degrees
How many bones are in the hand
27
Center ray for an upright abdomen
2in above iliac crest
What is the inner layer that serves as organ covering
visceral
Failure of bowel peristalsis
Ileus
25-30 degrees caudal at 1in distal to base of 3rd metacarpal
What 2 views are done specifically for the scaphoid
Stecher
side down fluid and side up free air
Transfer of a cancerous lesion from one area to another
Metastasis
(Met's)
80 degrees
What type of joint is the CMC 1st digit
the only one in the body
What is shown in an abdomen
Liver, spline, kidneys, any masses present & no rotation
How long do you need to lay on your side for a decub
5 minutes minimum
Localized dilation of abdominal aorta
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
What angle do we use for the Stecher view
20 degrees toward the elbow
or
elevate finger end of IR with 20 degree sponge
All 10 joints of the upper extremity are
Synovial
Freely Movable
Decub abdomen
Iliac crest centered to IR
Cavity that contains kidneys and pancreas
Retroperitoneum
Presence of air in the peritoneal cavity
Pneumoperitoneum
For the Coyle method when looking at the radial head how much is the elbow flexed
90 degrees
hamate, capitate, trapezium, trapezoid