Mixed Review Deck 10 Flashcards

1
Q

A posterior oblique t spine will demonstrate which zygapophyseal joints? (Upside or down)?

A

Upside! And the anterior oblique will show the downside.

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2
Q

To visualize thoracic zygapophyseal joints, the patient is obliqued… degrees

A

70 to 75

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3
Q

For a lateral t spine, to take advantage of the anode heel effect, what should be under the tube’s cathode end?

A

Shoulders

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4
Q

Primary pathology seen in a lumbar flexion/extension view?

A

Spondylolisthesis

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5
Q

Where is the CR centered for AP axial SI joints?

A

2 inches below ASIS, MSP centered, (midway between symphysis and ASIS), 30 to 35 cephalad

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6
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The CR for oblique SI joints

A

1 inch medial to ASIS of interest

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7
Q

What method for scoliosis imaging uses a block to elevate the hip on the convex side

A

Ferguson method

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8
Q

The ___ angle is a measurement tool for radiologists to determine severity of scoliosis.

A

Cobb

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9
Q

How is a lateral hip obtained if both hips are fractured?

A

Clements Nakayama method

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10
Q

For the frog lateral hip, thr leg is abducted ___ degrees from vertical

A

40

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11
Q

CR for a swimmers view

A

C7-T1, some say T2

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12
Q

Myelography: the injection MUST be made lower than the level of the _____

A

Conus medullaris (level of lower border of L1)

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13
Q

Hysterosalpingogram demonstrates ___ of the fallopian tubes. Its primary indication is _____.

A

Patency. Infertility.

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14
Q

Oblique L spine: z joints of L1-2 are best seen at ___ degrees, while L5-S1 are best seen at ____.

A

Higher (L1, 2) closer to 45-50
L5-S1, more like 30 to 35

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15
Q

Right and left bending views of L spine are done to differentiate…

A

Primary vs compensatory curves (usually with scoliosis)

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16
Q

An AP lordotic chest is often done to look for what pathology?

A

Tuberculosis

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17
Q

Upright abdomen centers where, vs supine (KUB)?

A

Upright, 2 inches above crest
Supine is at the crest bc u don’t need diaphragm on a KUB

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18
Q

If you do an AP supine chest for ET tube insertion, where should u visualize the tube?

A

2 inches (5 cm) above the carina (T5 or sternal angle)

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19
Q

To dx pneumoperironeum, which side decubitus is performed?

A

Left lateral decub

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20
Q

For rib xrays, upper ribs are which ribs? Lower?

A

Upper is 1-7
Lower, 8-12

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21
Q

Best single projection of a barium filled esophagus

A

RAO.

22
Q

RAO esophagus shows the esophagus between what 2 structures?

A

Vertebrae and heart

23
Q

In what position of an upper GI study will we see a barium filled pyloric canal and duodenal bulb?

A

RAO

24
Q

Which portion of the small bowel has a feathery appearance?

A

Jejunum

25
Q

To obtain a PA of the stomach of a hypersthenic patient, how can you angle the CR to open the high and transverse stomach?

A

Angle CR 35 to 45 degrees cephalad

26
Q

What projection cam be taken during a BE to open the sigmoid colon?

A

PA axial, 35 degree caudal CR to midline at ASIS level (or AP, 35 degree cephalad)

27
Q

Barium enema: will lateral decubitus projections be taken during single or double contrast? What about RAO and LAO?

A

Decubitus will be done with double contrast to see air/fluid. Not single .

Obliques are done with single only

28
Q

Name for the large articular cavity formed by the olecranon process and coronoid process of the proximal ulna.

A

Trochlear (semilunar) notch

29
Q

A Smith fracture is different than a Colles fracture because it displaces the distal radius…

A

Anteriorly

30
Q

Monteggia fracture

A

Fracture of the proximal third of the ulnar shaft with anterior dislocation of the radial head

31
Q

Jones fracture

A

Fx to base of 5th metatarsal

32
Q

Vertebrochondral ribs

A

False ribs (8 to 10)

33
Q

Vertebrosternal ribs

A

Ribs 1-7

34
Q

CR for lateral L5-S1 spot

A

1.5 inches inferior to crest and 2 inches posterior to ASIS

5 to 8 degrees caudal if space not open or MSP not parallel to tabletop

35
Q

Textbook CR for lateral t spine (specifically recumbent) to open joint spaces

A

5 to 15 cephalad (perpendicular to long axis of spine)

36
Q

Tabletop lateral lateral L spine option for tube angle if MSP not parallel to tabletop

A

5 to 8 caudal

37
Q

The fused transverse processes of the sacrum form the…

A

Sacral alae

38
Q

Lateral coccyx cr

A

3.5 inches posterior and 2 inches inferior to ASIS

39
Q

Lateral sacrum cr

A

3.5 inches posterior to ASIS

40
Q

Majority of shoulder dislocations: anterior or posterior?

A

Anterior

41
Q

What is a SLAP tear and what usually causes it

A

Shoulder tear of labrum: Superior labrum anterior to posterior

Throwing injury

42
Q

Each innominate bone consists of..

A

Fused ilium, ischium and pubis

43
Q

The ischial spine separates the…

A

Greater and lesser sciatic notches

44
Q

AP axial SI joints: symphysis should superimpose…

A

The 5th sacral segment

45
Q

The knee is what type of joint? What other joint may be classified this way?

A

Bicondylar (biaxial)… like a hinge joint but allows limited rotation.

TMJ also, aka ginglymoarthrodial

46
Q

What joint of the hand is a saddle joint? It allows most any type of movement except…

A

1st carpometacarpal joint of thumb.

All except rotation

47
Q

Is osteoarthritis considered a normal part of aging?

A

No. Incidence increases with age but not normal.

48
Q

What are the primary and secondary ossification centers of long bones

A

Primary: shaft (diaphysis)
Secondary: epiphysis

49
Q

Greater and lesser multangular bones more common names

A

Greater: trapezium
Lesser: trapezoid

50
Q

Os magnum

A

Capitate

51
Q

Hamate is aka

A

Unciform