Radiology

Question 0

Radiolucency

Answer 0

Soft tissue - greater penetration of the x-ray

Question 1

Sclerosis appears whiter or darker on an x-ray?

Answer 1

Whiter - due to increased density

Question 2

Radiopacity

Answer 2

Bone - Diminished penetration by the x-ray

Question 3

Osteopenia

Answer 3

Low bone mineral density

Only detectable at reduced density of 25-40%

Question 4

ABCS film reading

Answer 4

Soft tissue
Cartilage
Bone
Alignment

Question 5

Subchondral

Answer 5

Below cartilage

Question 6

Increased density on an xray will appear

Answer 6

Brighter

Question 7

Decreased density on an extant will appear

Answer 7

Darker

Question 8

Subchondral erosions

Answer 8

Decreased density (darker)

Question 9

Subchondral sclerosis

Answer 9

Increased density (lighter)

Question 10

The projection of an x-ray describes

Answer 10

Which side of the foot is struck by the x-ray

Question 11

The view of the x-ray describes

Answer 11

Which side of the foot is closest to the x-ray plate

Question 12

Apophysis

Answer 12

Growth area of bone usually under traction and associated with muscle attachment

Question 13

Metaphysis

Answer 13

Most metabolically active area of bone. Common site for tumour/infection