Digital Radiology

Question 1

What is the best view to order to look at hallux?

Answer 1

DP

Question 2

For a MO position, what angle is the tube ray to the foot?

Answer 2

0 degrees

Question 3

Which radiographic view is taken with the tube at a 15 degree angle to the foot?

Answer 3

DP

Question 4

Scelerotic refers to bone that is ____ in density on a radiograph.

Answer 4

increased

Question 5

Eburnation refers to bone that is ____ in density on a radiograph.

Answer 5

increased

Question 6

Rarefaction refers to bone that is ____ in density on a radiograph.

Answer 6

decreased

Question 7

Where would multiple secondary ossification mostly likely be seen in a foot?

Answer 7

calcaneus and mets

Question 8

The fusion of the middle and distal phalanx is not uncommon and is called what?

Answer 8

synostosis

Question 9

____ is the most common and this is where a person is born with their sesamoid in two pieces.

Answer 9

bipartite

Question 10

“gun barrel sign” of the distal phalanx is most typically seen in which digital deformity?

Answer 10

mallet toe