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LMRT REVIEW FINALS > EXTREMITIES > Flashcards

EXTREMITIES Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following describes the proper method to position the humerus for an AP projection?

A

Upper limb abducted; elbow extended, humeral epicondyles parallel to IR

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2
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What is the most common type of arthritis ?

A

Osteoarthritis

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3
Q

Where does the CR enter the patient for the Ap axial projection of the foot?

A

Base of the third metatarsal

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4
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What is the proper position of the wrist for the lateral projection?

A

Medial surface of wrist on the IR with the coronal plane perpendicular to the IR

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5
Q

What is the name of the large, rounded projection that can be felt on the superior lateral surface of the shoulder

A

Acromion

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6
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What anatomy is best demonstrated in the AP projection of the shoulder in internal rotation?

A

Lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile

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7
Q

Which of the following projections helps demonstrate the radial head and capitulum without superimposition

A

45 degree oblique with lateral rotation

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8
Q

Where is the radial tuberosity located

A

At the proximal end, distal to the head of the radius

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9
Q

Which projection and position of the shoulder demonstrates the greater tubercle of the humerus in profile?

A

Ap projection, external rotation

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10
Q

Which surface of the hand should be in contact with the IR for a PA projection of the hand?

A

Anterior

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11
Q

Where is the olecranon process located?

A

At the proximal end of the ulna

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12
Q

Where is the center point of the CR for the PA projection of the hand

A

Third MCP joint

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13
Q

The anatomic name for the kneecap is the

A

Patella

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14
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What is the proper position for an AP projection of the forearm

A

Elbow extended, wrist and elbow parallel to the IR, hand supinated

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15
Q

Which carpal bone has a characteristic hooklike process on its anterior surface

A

Hamate

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16
Q

Which surface of the hand should be in contact with the IR for the lateral projection of the fifth digits

A

Medial surface

17
Q

What is the proper patient position for the Ap projection of the elbow

A

Elbow extended, epicondyles parallel to IR, hand supinated

18
Q

Which portion of the humerus articulates with the radial head

A

Capitulum

19
Q

The palpable bone at the distant end of the tibia is called the

A

Medial malleoulus

20
Q

Which of the following special projections can be used to demonstrate the scaphoid carpal bone

A

Pa ulnar deviation, pa axial stecher

21
Q

What is the proper CR angle and direction on the Ap axial projection of the clavicle?

A

15-30 cephalad

22
Q

Why do we ask the patient to stop breathing on a shoulder X-ray?

A

To prevent motion that could disrupt the quality of the radiograph

23
Q

What is the proper position of the wrist for the PA oblique projection in lateral rotation?

A

Coronal plane of the wrist at 45 degree angle to the IR, with anteromedial surface on the IR

24
Q

What it’s he proper patient position for the lateral projection of the scapula in the upright position

A

Anterior oblique body position with affected side closest to IR

25
Q

The bony process on the proximal, medial side of the femur is known as

A

Lesser trochanter

26
Q

Which carpal bone can easily be palpated on the anteromedial surface of the wrist?

A

Pisiform

27
Q

What position is the first digit in when the palm is pronated and resting on the IR?

A

Oblique

28
Q

Which of the following bony structures are commonly associated with two small sesamoid bones

A

Head of the first metatarsal

29
Q

What anatomically important structure is located in the carpal canal?

A

Median nerve

30
Q

Where in the hand would it be most common to see two small sesamoid bones?

A

Anterior surface of the head of the first metacarpal

31
Q

In which projection will the humeral epicondyles form a perpendicular plane to the IR

A

Lateral elbow

32
Q

In which projection of the ankle should the malleoli be equidistant to the IR

A

Ap oblique with 15 degree medial rotation

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