musculoskeletal imaging Flashcards
: In what orientation would a tear of the collateral ligaments of the knee be best visualized?
Coronal
The optimal imaging plane for visualization of a TFCC tear is:
Coronal
Kienbock’s disease is a condition of osteomalacia in the __________.
Lunate bone of the wrist
All of the following EXCEPT ______ are muscles that comprise the rotator cuff
Sternoclavicular
When imaging the shoulder, the coronal oblique scan plane is oriented parallel to the supraspinatus muscle and perpendicular to the glenoid fossa.
True
An image acquired in the shoulder parallel to the supraspinatus tendon utilizes the ____ gradient?
YX
When imaging the wrist, the optimal plane to visualize the carpal tunnel is:
Axial
: When imaging the extremities, _______________ would be used as a marker to delineate the area of interest for both radiologist and referring physician
Vitamin E tablet
What is the optimal slice orientation to view the median nerve?
: Axial
Which would be the optimal slice orientation to view the Achilles tendon?
Sagittal
Which tendon is torn most often in a rotator cuff injury?
Supraspinatus
Where can avascular necrosis primarily be found?
Femoral head
Which of the following is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body?
Achilles
Which nerve is responsible for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Median nerve
When positioning a patient for a shoulder MRI, the patient should be centered at what anatomic landmark?
Coracoid process
Image 4 is an example of:
T1 weighted image
Image 4 was acquired in the _______ scan plane
sagittal
Image 27 is an example of a
: T1 Sag foot
