11: MRI Upper and Lower Extremities Flashcards
When the TMJ is open, the mandibular fossa projects (anteriorly or posteriorly)
Posteriorly
When the TMJ is closed, the mandibular fossa is in what position?
Anatomical neutral position, anteriorly
Coronal Oblique Shoulder, angled _______ to the ________
Parallel with the supraspinatus tendon
Sagittal Shoulder, angled _______ to the ________
Perpendicular with the supraspinatus tendon
What makes up the rotator cuff?
4 muscles:
1. Supraspinatus muscle
2. Infraspinatus muscle
3. Subscapularis muscle
4. Teres minor muscle
Most common visualization of rotator tear?
Insertion of Supraspinatus
Adhesive Capsulitis
“Frozen Shoulder”
Most common MRI elbow clinical concern:
Tear of the UCL or Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Frequently found in baseball pitchers:
Ulnar Collateral Ligament UCL
Reconstruction of the UCL Ulnar Collateral Ligament:
Tommy John Surgery
Bicep tendon ruptures normally tear at the bicep insertion at the:
Radial tuberosity
Bicep tenon rupture is common in ______ injuries
pulling
Lateral epicondylitis
“Tennis Elbow”
Most common MRI wrist clinical concern is:
Tear of TFCC or Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex normally presents as:
Distal ulnar pain
