final exam Flashcards
In the anatomic position the palms of the hands are facing
forward
Which of the following positioning terms indicates the patient is lying down and the central ray is horizontal
decubitis
Where are the hands placed for a PA projection of the chest?
back of hands on hips
Which lateral projection of the foot is most commonly performed?
mediolateral
The PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation clearly demonstrate the:
scaphoid
Which bone classification is defined as those develop in or near the tendons?
sesamoid
What is the optimal respiration phase for a PA or lateral chest radiograph?
second breath, full inspiration
Which plane must be accurately parallel with the IR to prevent distortion of the thoracic structures during a lateral chest radiograph?
midsagittal
If the patient cannot be placed in the lordotic position for radiography of the pulmonary apices, what is the central ray angle that can be used to project the clavicles above the apices?
15-20 degrees cephalad
Fluid that collects in the pleural cavity is termed:
PLEURAL EFFUSION
Which positioning maneuver moves the scapulae out of the lateral aspects of the lungs?
Rolling the shoulders forward
The longest lungs will be found in which type of body habitus?
Asthenic
A hole in a bone for transmission of blood vessels and nerves is called a
foramen
Near the age of 21, full ossification occurs between the ends and the central shaft of long bones. The moderately visible area where the bones join is called the
epiphyseal line
Trachea is apart of the respiratory system
true
What is not part of the respiratory system?
esophagus
The area between the two lungs is termed the
mediastinum
Where does the trachea lie in relation to the esophagus?
anterior/ front
Each primary bronchus divides. How many primary branches are in the right lung?
3
Each primary bronchus divides. How many primary branches are in the left lung?
2
The part of the lung that extends above the clavicle is termed the:
apex
What is the name of the double-walled serous membrane sac that encloses the lung?
pleura
Why is the upright left lateral position the most commonly used for lateral radiographs of the chest?
patients heart is closer to the IR
The presence of gas or air in the pleural cavity is termed
Pneumothorax
If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate fluid in the pleural cavity on which side must the pt lie?
Affected
If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate free air in the pleural cavity, which side must the pt lie on?
Unaffected side
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged by diffusion within the
alveoli
The space between the two pleural walls is called the
Pleural Cavity
For AP projection for the pharynx and larynx the central ray should be Perpendicular to the
Laryngeal Prominence.
The roof of the posterior wall of the nasopharynx contains a mass of lymphoid tissue known as
pharyngeal tonsil.
The organ of voice is the
Larynx
Largest sesamoid bone in the body
Patella
What is the central ray angulation for the axial calcaneus?
40 degrees