Radiology And Anatomy Flashcards
Which lung hila is usually higher than the other on xray
Left hilium usually higher
Which hemidiaphragm should be higher than the other?
Right higher than left
‘ veil like opacity’ trigger word for what?
Collapsed lobe
What causes a lobe to collapse?
Obstruction of the lung lobe
If the lingular lobe becomes consolidated what would you expect to see on XRay?
Obstruction of the left heart border but diaphragmatic border preserved
Patients xray shows alveolar oedema, kerley B lines, cardiomegaly and dilated upper veins. What is the likely diagnosis?
Heart failure
ABCD
Where should an endotracheal tube sit?
Normal is tip 5cm above the carina with a width 2/3 of the total tracheal diameter
What is the most common place for an endotracheal tube to be misplaced int he lung?
Right main bronchus
Mid shaft of humerus what nerve runs?
Radial in the radial groove
Fracture of neck of fibula likely to injury what nerve?
Common fibular (peroneal)
Anterior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint causes injury to what nerve?
Axillary
Supracondylar fracture of the humerus damages what nerve?
Ulnar
What nerve gives supply to sensation of the lateral skin of the forearm
Musculocutaneous