fingers

Question 1

PA Digits 2 to 5 what open joints do you want in the picture

Answer 1

Open IP and open MCP joints

Question 2

Where is your CR entering for digits 2-5

Answer 2

enters the PIP

Question 3

Demonstrate how you would position the 2-3rd digit for all 3 views

Answer 3

• For PA make sure u referenced a second finger
  -For oblique make sure its 45 degrees w/ no other fingers imposing
  -For lateral make sure u turned the digit mediolateral

Question 4

Demonstrate how you would position the 4-5th digit for all 3 views

Answer 4

• For PA make sure u referenced a second finger
  -For oblique make sure its 45 degrees w/ no other fingers imposing
  -for lateral make sure u turned it lateromedial

Question 5

For a lateral 2 to 5 digit exposure you want open ____ joint spaces

Answer 5

IP

Question 6

when exposing a PA oblique digit or a Lateral digit you want to make sure you get NO superimposition of the ____________ or _________ by adjacent digits

Answer 6

proximal phalanx
MCP joint

Question 7

For AP THUMB where does the CR enter

Answer 7

MCP

Question 8

Demonstrate a thumb projection at all views

Answer 8

-For AP u dont need to refernce a 2nd digit, make sure hand is rotated
-for oblique hand is placed on the plate forming an L
-For lateral u can raise the hand to to turn the thumb fully

Question 9

For thumb exposure you want to show the area from the distal tip of the ______ to the ______

Answer 9

thumb
trapezium

Question 10

For AP thumb do you want equal amounts of soft tissue an both sides of the phalanges?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

for thumb exposure u want open _______ and ________ joint spaces without overlap of bones

Answer 11

IP, MCP