Name that joint!
Technical Factors
Bones bones bones!
Movement!!!
Anything goes!
100
What are the three main shoulder girdle joints?
1. acromioclavicular joint
2. scapulohumeral joint
3. sternoclavicular joint
100
What is the average kV range in digital for a shoulder x-ray?
80 +/- 5 , which means 75-85 kV
100
What is the largest sesamoid bone?
Patella.
100
What is the term to describe the motion of your foot turning laterally?
eversion
100
What does synovial fluid do for the joint?
It lubricates the joint! It cushions it and separates the bones in order for them not to touch/cause friction.
200
Where is the greater tubrosity in relation to the humeral head?
it's lateral!
200
What is the IR size for a shoulder X-ray/ a humerus x-ray for a large patient / and a toe x-ray?
1. shoulder 10 x 12 in
2. humerus 14 x 17 in
3. toe 8 x 10 in
200
What are the two sesamoid bones on the phalanges called and where are they located?
located on the distal aspect of the first metatarsal, one laterally and one medially
200
Describe these motion of the foot when the toes are pointed up
dorsiflexion
200
Which lateral projection can be performed to view the entire humerus for a patient with a midhumeral fracture?
Transthoracic lateral projection for humerus.
300
name three joints more distal than the MTP joints
DIP joint, PIP joints, IP joints
300
Where should the CR be placed for an AP projection of the shoulder?
perpendicular and 3 inches inferior to the AC joint
300
The scapula looks like a ___ in lateral view?
It looks like a "Y"
300
Describe patient positioning for a lateral--lateromedial x-ray of the knee
Patient is in a lateral recumbent with unaffected side down, affected knee is in a true lateral, flex knee slightly
300
What is the most common site for a proximal humerus fracture? and what is a good projection to see it?
the head! -- AP
400
name the joint between your foot and your tibia
talotibial joint
400
what is the IR size for one knee vs a bilateral knee study?
one knee: 8x10 in, bilateral: 14x17 in
400
What are the two palpable bony landmarks found on the distal femur?
Medial and lateral condyles.
400
what movement is occuring at the beginning of a jumping jack?
abduction!
400
What are the three angles and the three borders of the scapula?
1. superior angle
2. inferior angle
3. medial angle
1. lateral border
2. medial border
3. superior border
500
name the 4 important anatomical points of the knee
popliteal fossa, femoral condyle (lateral and medial), patella, femoralpatellar joint
500
How far must a patient lean forward for a Holmblad partially standing x-ray? and what angle does that result in for the knee?
20-30 degrees, results in a 60-70 degree flexion
500
Name "All" the bones in a true AP position for a humerus x-ray?
1. Head of Humerus
2. Greater Tubercle
3. Intertubercular sulcus
4. Lesser tubercle
5. Anatomic neck
6. Surgical neck
7. Body (shaft)
500
A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of osteoarthritis of both knees. The rad tech tells the patient to stand erct aginst IR, both arms in neutral postion on side, and both legs and feet extended.
Which projection will provide the best image of this region of the knee?
AP Weight-Bearing Bilateral Knee projection: Knee (no flexion of the knee)
500
What is GOUT and how do you normally diagnose it?
GOUT is an inflammatory arthritis therefore it is in your joints. It is when uric acid is present too high in the blood. Normally, patients start complaining of pain at the first MTP joint.