Lesser Met Radiology

Question 1

What is the best view for the the metatarsals?

Answer 1

MO

Question 2

What is the difference between a projection and view?

Answer 2

A projection is the direction the tube head is pointing. A view is from the foot plates POV.

Question 3

Part of bone that develops separately and then fuses or ankylosis onto the main bone.

Answer 3

epiphysis

Question 4

an outgrowth, swelling, or puffed up area of bone that ends up being part of the bone

Answer 4

apophysis