17.9, 17.10 Anatomy: Musculoskeletal imaging Flashcards
1
Q
What signal intensity would we use if we wanted to see a fluid signal?
A
T2 weighted (fat is supressed)
2
Q
With the elbow, what age do epiphyses appear?
A
Capitulum: 1 yo.
Medial epicondyle: 5yo
Radial head: 5yo.
Trochlear/lat epicondyle/olecranon: 10yo.
3
Q
How does fat/bone marrow appear in T2 weighted images?
A
Dark
4
Q
How does fluid appear different in T1 and T2 weighted images?
A
T1, fluid is dark
T2, fluid is bright