Arthrography and Myelography Quiz Flashcards
Which of the imaging modalities has not reduced the use of contrast arthrography
MRI
The radiography examination in which a contrast medium is introduced into a joint space and radiographs are made of the joint is called
Arthrography
Which of the following contrast media may be injected into a joint space for radiography of the menisci, cartilage, burse, etc
Air
Iodine contrast medium
Which of the following joints can be examined by contrast arthrography
Knee
Hip
Shoulder
Which of the following is administered during arthrography before the injection of contrast
Local anesthetic
For a single contrast arthrogram, approximately how many milliliters of positive contrast medium is injected into the shoulder
10 to 12 mL
What are the two methods for performing contrast arthrography of a knee
Vertical ray and horizontal ray
The largest part of the brain is the
Cerebrum
How many pairs of spinal nerves arise from the spinal cord
31
The brain and spinal cord are enclosed by three protective membranes called the
Meninges
How many fluid containing cavities make up the ventricular system of the brain
Four
Where is the contrast medium injected for a myelogram
L2-L3 or L3-L4 interspace
Which of the following projections are performed during myelography
PA
Lateral (Decubitus)
Which imaging examination is usually performed immediately after a myelogram
CT
The position of the patient’s head during myelography should be in ____ to prevent contrast from passing into the cerebral ventricles
Acute extension
