Radiology Of The Knee Flashcards
1
Q
On a skyline view if the knee which bone will indicate where anterior is?
A
The patella
2
Q
The sharp point of the patella on a skyline view of the knee will indicate medial. T/F?
A
False it indicates lateral
3
Q
The base of the fifth metatarsal is a common place for an avulsion. How can an avulsion here be differentiated from an ossification centre?
A
The fracture will lie transverse to the bone shaft whereas the ossification centre will lie parallel to the main bine shaft
