Terminology and Positioning
How many individual body systems comprise the human body?
10
Where must the CR be centered for an AP supine projection of the abdomen as part of the acute abdominal series?
At the iliac crest
Most commonly fx carpal bone?
Scaphoid
An external shoulder best shows ________ in profile.
Greater Tubercle
The calcaneus articulates with what two bones?
Talus and Cuboid
The structural term for a freely movable joint is:
Synovial
Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney?
Presence of the liver.
Which carpal bone is the largest?
Capitate
Which term describes the medial end of the clavicle?
Sternal Extremity
The proper name of the method used for the unilateral frog-leg projection is the _____ method.
Modified Cleaves
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is:
Trendelenburg
A patient is erect facing the x-ray tube and leaning the shoulders backward 20° to 30° toward the IR. The central ray is perpendicular to the IR. What specific position has been performed?
Lordotic
The first CMC joint is classified as a _________ jt.
Saddle
Which view best shows the olecranon process?
Lateral Elbow
Where is the CR placed for an AP projection of the pelvis?
Midway between the ASIS and symphysis pubis
A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube. The right side of her body is turned 20° toward the image receptor. What is this radiographic position?
RPO
Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a clinical indication for an acute abdominal series?
Kidney Stone, Obstruction, Infection, Abdominal Mass
Kidney Stone
A patient enters the ED with a possible Bennett’s fracture. Which of the following routines should be performed to confirm this diagnosis?
Thumb
Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity free of superimposition?
External Oblique Elbow
Where is the CR placed for a mediolateral projection of the calcaneus?
1 inch inferior to the medial malleolus
What is the annual whole body effective dose (ED) for a technologist?
10, 20, 50, 500mSv
50mSv
The two most common landmarks for chest positioning are the:
Jugular notch and vertebra prominens
Why is it recommended that the PA oblique (with medial rotation) projection be performed rather than the PA oblique (with lateral rotation) for the second digit of the hand?
Minimize OID
Where is the CR centered for the AP oblique (Grashey method) position for the glenoid cavity?
2 inches (5 cm) medial and inferior to the superolateral border of shoulder
Which bones fuse to form the acetabulum?
Ischium, pubis, and ilium