Anatomy workbook-Upper extremity

Question 1

What is best demonstrated in a lateral wrist?

Answer 1

The base of 5th metacarpal and pisiform

Question 2

When would you image using the coyle’s method?

Answer 2

When you suspect a radial head injury and want to see it free from superimposition

Question 3

What is the best position to demonstrate the coronoid process

Answer 3

AP oblique medial rotation of the elbow (ice-cream scoop)

Question 4

What is another name for acute flexion?

Answer 4

Jones method

Question 5

What provides a clearer image of the proximal forearm in acute flexion? Is it when the CR is perpendicular or angled to the forearm?

Answer 5

When the central ray is perpendicular to the IR

Question 6

Which provides a clearer image of the distal humerus in acute flexion?

Answer 6

When the CR is angled to the IR

Question 7

What are 8 techniques/equipment that can be used to immobilize?

Answer 7

1. Pigg-o-stat
2. Sponges
3. Tongue depressors
4. Work quickly
5. Clear instructions
6. Tape
7. Short exposure
8. Hold breath

Question 8

Define position and give 3 examples:

Answer 8

The position of the body; RPO, erect, supine, Lateral decubitus

Question 9

Define projection:

Answer 9

The direction of the CR to the IR

Question 10

Define View:

Answer 10

From the prospective of the IR to the x ray tube

Question 11

Define Views and give examples:

Answer 11

The number of projections taken in a procedure; 3 images of the right hand

Question 12

Define AEC:

Answer 12

Automatic exposure control

Question 13

What are two other names for the transverse/axial plane?

Answer 13

1. Horizontal
2. Cross sectional

Question 14

What information is required prior to imaging the patient?

Answer 14

1. Name
2. DOB
3. If anatomy is correct
4. Any additional history
5. Chance of pregnancy

Question 15

What are the 2 types of filters used in imaging?

Answer 15

1. Boomerang
   2.Wedge

Question 16

What can be done if a patient cannot fully extend their digit?

Answer 16

-Do an AP to open the joint spaces and take 2 images with both surfaces in contact with the IR

Question 17

What fracture takes place on the thumb?

Answer 17

Bennett’s fracture

Question 18

What carpal bone (s) are best demonstrated in a lateral projection of the wrist?

Answer 18

Just the Lunate

Question 19

What carpal bones are best demonstrated in the AP oblique of the wrist?

Answer 19

The medial carpal bones especially the hamate and pisiform

Question 20

What is the position of the radial tuberosity when the hand is; supinated and pronated

Answer 20

Supinated: Anterior
Pronated: Posterior

Question 21

What is the CP for AP projections of the shoulder?

Answer 21

1 inch distal to coracoid

Question 22

If the head of the humerus is below the coracoid process, what type of dislocation has occurred?

Answer 22

Anterior dislocation

Question 23

What are the routine views for the AC joints?

Answer 23

Bilateral, unilateral

Question 24

What are the routine views for the clavicle?

Answer 24

AP, AP axial

Question 25

Where is the CR for the AC joints?

Answer 25

Midline below jugular notch

Question 26

Which way would the CR be when wanting to image the distal humerus in acute flexion?

Answer 26

Angled