Imaging of the skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
diaphysis
A
long central shaft (green)
2
Q
epiphysis
A
- the large round ends of long bones (blue)
3
Q
metaphysis
A
- the area between diaphysis and epiphysis at both ends (brown)
4
Q
physis
A
- plates of cartilage growth plate at both ends between metaphysis and epiphysis
5
Q
apophysis
A
- a bony outgrowth grows from separate ossification center and later fuses with the bone
6
Q
how do you describe a radiographic view?
A
- first word is tissue ray first enters, 2nd word is where it exits to detector
7
Q
what is free projection?
A
- projecting object beyond shadows and other objects to prevent superimposition
8
Q
What is this xray showing?
A
free projecting R scapula
9
Q
What is present in this caudal-cranial x-ray?
A
scapula
10
Q
What is present in this xray?
A
- gleno-humeral joint
- humerus to scapula
11
Q
What is this x-ray showing?
A
caudal-cranial view of shoulder
12
Q
What view and bones are in this x-ray?
A
lateral, humerus + scapula
13
Q
What is this x-ray showing?
A
R lateral of elbow (ulna, radius, humerus)
14
Q
What views and bones are in this x-ray?
A
cranial-caudal, elbow (ulna, radius, humerus)
15
Q
What view and bones?
A
lateral, carpus