ARRT PROCEDURES-Extremities Flashcards
Which portion of the humerus articulates with the radial head?
The capitulum
What is the name of the most common type of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis
Which carpal bone has a characteristic hooklike process on its anterior surface?
Hamate
Where is the radial tuberosity located?
At the proximal end, distal to the head of the radius
Exostosis, also called osteochondroma, is a type of
benign tumor
Where is the olecranon process located?
At the proximal end of the ulna
What anatomy is best demonstrated in the AP projection of the shoulder in internal rotation?
Lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile
What is the proper position of the wrist for the lateral projection?
Medial surface of the wrist on the IR with the coronal plane perpendicular to the IR
The palpable portion at the distal end of the tibia is called the:
medial malleolus
The anatomic name for the bone commonly known as the kneecap is the:
patella
What anatomy articulates to form the knee joint?
The condyles of the femur and the tibial plateaus articulate to form the knee joint
Where should the CR enter the patient for the AP projection of the knee?
0.5 inches inferior to the apex of the patella
Where does the CR enter the patient for the AP axial projection of the foot?
At the base of the third metatarsal
A tube angle of 5°to 7° cephalic is used when taking a(n):
lateral projection of the knee
When the ankle is flexed to raise the foot, the movement is termed:
dorsiflexion
