Chapter Four Wrist Flashcards
The _________ position will demonstrate the thumb in a oblique position
PA hand
The ______ is considered a medial carpal bone
Semi lunar/lunate
The CR should enter ________ for a PA projection of the wrist.
The posterior wrist at the mid carpal region
The proper SID for a mag series should be
40”
Why would you have the patient cup their hand for a PA wrist?
Laces the wrist closer to the IR
What is the best position to demonstrate the carpal interspaces?
AP Projection
When performing a mag wrist exam, where will the CR be directed for the lateral positions?
Perpendicular to wrist joints
List the routine for a routine wrist study at wheeling hospital
- PA
- Lateral
- PA oblique w/medial rotation
- PA oblique with lateral rotation
Proximal row of carpal bones starting at lateral surface.
- scaphoid/navicular
- lunate/semi lunar
- triquetrum/triangular
- pisiform/os pisforme
Largest carpal bone
Capitate
What is the correct OID for the mag study of the wrist?
6”
Proper degree of rotation for an oblique wrist?
45
Another name for boney detail?
Trabecular
What anatomy must be included within the collimation when performing any wrist study?
2 1/2 inches proximal and distal to wrist joint and 1 inch on sides
When performing a mag wrist in the lateral flexion position what specifically will be demonstrated?
Carpal boss
Explain what the term radial deviation is when performing the position for a mag wrist study.
Palm surface on IR, rotate wrist medially
If a pt. cannot assume the PA oblique with medial rotation due to his or her condition what is an alternative choice?
AP oblique w/medial rotation
What three parts should be in the same plane when performing all wrist studies?
Shoulder, elbow, wrist
PA oblique wrist with medial rotation, ulna up, will demonstrate
Pisiform without superimposition
Wheeling hospital typically performs __1__ oblique with medial or internal rotation rather than the __2__ oblique.
- PA
2. AP
The PA Oblique will magnify the ______ carpal bones due to a higher OID than the AP oblique.
Medial
Obliques are named for
Direction they are rolled in
Carpal boss is demonstrated best in a __1__ with the wrist in __2__
- Lateral position
2. Palmer Flexion
Deviation
Move away from normal
For a mag wrist exam (only at WH) there will be _____ shots
6