Anatomy
Another term for mucosal folds of the stomach
What is rugae
These are described as out pouches of the mucosal wall of the GI tract
What are diverticula
Double-contrast exams of the stomach are performed to better visualize this
What is gastric mucosa
This position will place the right kidney parallel to the IR
What is LPO
In myelography, the contrast medium generally is injected into where?
What is the subarachnoid space between 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae
what is the position of the stomach in a hypersthenic patient?
What is high and horizontal
This position will best demonstrate esophageal varices.
What is the recumbent position
This is the CR for a lateral projection of the stomach.
What is 1-1.5 inches anterior to MCP and L1
In a barium enema, what barium filled anatomic structure is best demonstrated in the LPO position?
What is the hepatic/right splenic flexure
This exam can be associated with an intrathecal injection.
What is a myelogram
What is the larngopharynx
This type of obstruction of the small intestines is due to the cessation of peristalsis
What is adynamic or paralytic
This procedure is used to demonstrate vesicoureteral reflux.
What is voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
This upper GI projection will demonstrate barium in the fundus and air in the body/pylorus.
What is Supine/LPO
This is a characteristic of a positive contrast agent
What is white or radiopaque on an image
The ileocecal valve normally is located in what body region?
What is the right iliac
This exam will mostly likely be performed to diagnose Wilm's tumor
What is IVU or US
In an UGI this is the RAO obliquity for a hypersthenic patient
What is 70 degrees
This is where you can fin the esophagus and a well positioned RAO esophagus
Where is between the heart and spine
This is the measurement of the number of molecules and particles in a solution per kilogram of water
What is osmolality
This is the joint type is evaluated in arthrography
What is Diarthrodial
This is another name for Hirschsprung disease, the most common cause of lower GI obstruction in neonates.
What is congenital megacolon
This is the order the following studies should be conducted.
Barium Enema
IVU
UGI
What is IVU, Barium enema, then UGI
This position is best to demonstrate the pyloric canal and duodenal bulb during an UGI.
What is RAO
This is the term that best describes the contrasts (fluid) ability to flow
What is viscosity