Skull
The positioning line that extends from the external acoustic meatus to the anterior nasal spine is termed
acanthiomeatal
Radiographic examination of the distal esophagus, stomach, and duodenum can be termed a(n)
UGI
During an injection of contrast into the vein, the vessel may break causing contrast media to pool in the tissue. What is this called?
extravasation
What is the recommended kV range when a water-soluble contrast agent is used?
80-90 kVp
A small bowel series is usually concluded when the barium:
passes through the ileocecal valve.
A long and narrow skull is termed
dolicocephalic
Folds found within the stomach are called:
Rugae
The renal arteries branch off of the:
Abdominal Aorta
How much foot rotation is required for the AP oblique, medial rotation of the foot?
30 to 40 degrees
For a small bowel-only series, the patient generally ingests ______________ of barium
16oz
For an AP axial projection of the skull with the IOML perpendicular to the IR, the CR is angled
37 Caudad
In follow-up radiographs for an UGI series it is important to remember that a tall, thin individual is likely to have a stomach that is
Long and Vertical
The average capacity of the adult urinary bladder is:
350 to 500 ml
The amount of contrast media injected for a myelogram is approximately:
9-15 ml
What will happen to dry barium sulfate powder that has been adequately mixed with water but allowed to stand for a long period of time?
the barium will not remain in suspension for long periods.
Which cranial bone contains the sella turcica?
sphenoid
Which optional position should be performed to demonstrate the Mid-to-upper esophagus located between the shoulders
Swimmers
The ureters enter the urinary bladder on the ____________ aspect.
Posterolateral
The pivot point of of a tomographic unit between the tube and the IR holder is termed:
Fulcrum
During life, with good muscle tone, the length of the entire small bowel is approximately:
15 to 18 feet or 4.5 to 5.5 meters
Upon image evaluation it was determined the dorsum sellae was seen within the foramen magnum, what view was performed based on this information?
AP Towne
In the average patient, the duodenal bulb is located where?
to the right of L-2
Where does the afferent arterioles carry blood to?
glomeruli
Which of the following devices on a digital fluoroscopy system converts the analog into digital signal?
CCD: Charge-coupled device
The apron-like structure which connects the transverse colon to the stomach inferiorly is termed the
Greater omentum