Principles & Terminology

Question 1

What are the principles of radiographic practice?

Answer 1

Aid diagnosis
Radiation dose
Plan treatment & surgery
Clinical reports
Lead to further imaging

Question 2

Name the word for fingers & toes

Answer 2

Digits/phalanges

Question 3

Describe 4 body habitus (types)

Answer 3

Hypersthenic
•Wide, short thorax and broad peritoneal cavity with a high diaphragm – large adult

Sthenic
•Less broad than hypersthenic – average adult, athletic build

Hyposthenic
•Longer thorax with lower diaphragms – slim adult

Asthenic
•Slim thorax with a low diaphragm – smaller and slimmer than average adult