Leg Flashcards
Examinations for the leg
AP PROJECTION
LATERAL PROJECTION
MEDIOLATERAL
AP OBLIQUE PROJECTION
Patient Position for the AP PROJECTION of the leg
PP: Supine; femoral condyles // to IR; foot in vertical position
Patient Position for the LATERAL PROJECTION MEDIOLATERAL of the leg
PP: Supine; RPO/LPO; patella ┴ to IR; femoral condyles ┴ to IR
Patient Position for the AP OBLIQUE PROJECTION of the leg
PP: Supine; leg & foot rotated 45o medially or laterally
Reference point of the AP PROJECTION of the leg
RP: Midshaft
Reference point of the LATERAL PROJECTION MEDIOLATERAL of the leg
RP: Midshaft
Reference point of the AP OBLIQUE PROJECTION of the leg
RP: Midshaft
Central ray of the AP PROJECTION of the leg
CR: ┴
Central ray of the LATERAL PROJECTION
MEDIOLATERAL of the leg
CR: ┴
Central ray of the AP OBLIQUE PROJECTION of the leg
CR: ┴
SS: Tibia & fibula; ankle & knee joints
AP PROJECTION
LATERAL PROJECTION
MEDIOLATERAL
AP OBLIQUE PROJECTION