Review: All Flashcards
Palpated easily as a deep notch or depression on the superior portion of the sternum below the thyroid cartilage
Jugular notch
The rounded upper lung area above the level of the clavicles; extend up into the lower neck area to the level of T1 (first thoracic vertebra).
Apices
Central ray entrance for a PA chest
midsagittal plane @ T7
Most patient’s require this IR orientation / placement for the PA chest
portrait
Lateral chest x-ray patient position to prevent excessive soft tissue of arm from superimposing apices
arms raised above head, chin up
Breathing movement in which diaphragm moves down
inspiration
This upright lateral more accurately demonstrates the heart region (decreases magnification)
left lateral
Placement of both sternoclavicular joints in a true PA projection of the chest.
same distance from center line of spine
Part position that ensures a true lateral Chest
coronal plane is perpendicular and sagittal plane is parallel to IR
Patient position and CR placement for a PA chest to obtain air fluid levels?
Patient UprightCR horizontal to the floor (perpendicular to the IR)
Location of psoas muscle on AP supine abdomen (KUB)
bilaterally down side of spine beginning around L1
Shadow of this kidney will be seen lower then the other on a KUB … and why?
right due to the liver
Importance of demonstration of symphysis pubis on a KUB
ensures demonstration of inferior border of bladder
Body habitus types that account for about 85% of the population
sthenic and hyposthenic
Plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior halves
midcoronal
Partition between the thoracic and abdominal cavities
diaphragm
Lowest and most lateral regions of the abdomen
inguinal
Surface palpable landmark at the same level as L4-L5
top of the iliac crest
Name of the process on the posterior lateral aspect of the medial condyle of the femur
adductor tubercle
Tarsal bone that articulates with the superior aspect of the calcaneus
talus
Carpal bone located in the distal row and articulates with the first metacarpal
trapezium
Carpal bone located immediately medial to the scaphoid
lunate
Articulates with the medial end of the clavicle
sternum
Lower, oblique, concave aspect of the lung
Base
The smallest of the carpal bones
pisiform
What is the CR for PA, Oblique and lateral fingers?
CR perpendicular to IR, directed to PIP joint
What is the CR for PA and oblique hand?
CR perpendicular to IR, directed to third MCP joint
What is the CR for the Lawrence Method?
Direct CR medially 25° to 30°, centered horizontally to axilla and humeral head.
What is CR for AP Shoulder for both External and Internal Rotation?
CR perpendicular to IR, directed to 1 inch (2.5 cm) inferior to coracoid process
What is the CR for lateral Scapula?
CR to mid-scapula lateral border
Wrist Projection in which the pisiform is best demonstrated free of superimposition?
PA in Radial deviation
What is the back half of the patient?
Dorsal
Ventral surface of the hand
palmar (anterior)?
Path of the x-ray beam.
projection
Describes the central ray that skims a body part to project the anatomy into profile and free of superimposition of surrounding body structures
Tangential
For any AP / PA of the chest or abdomen:Part position that ensures no rotation.(It’s a body plane)
placing the mid-coronal plane parallel with the IR
The other name for the Inferiorsuperior Axial Projection
Lawrence Method
For the Inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder, this is the degree of angle the affected arm is abducted from the body
90 degrees
This is the placement of the epicondyles for the AP of the Humerus.
parallel to the IR
This is the degree of rotation for the AP Oblique foot.
30 degrees
This position/projection best demonstrates the glenoid process in profile?
AP oblique of the shoulder
This is the CR placement for an AP supine Chest
3 to 4 inches below the jugular notch
How many posterior ribs should be seen above the diaphragm for a well-inspired PA chest projection?
10
What is the recommended kVp range for adult chest Image
110 to 125 kVp
What two large abdominal muscles extend parallel to the lumbar spine and are indicators of a well-exposed KUB?
Psoas major
Where is the CR centered for an AP erect abdomen projection?
1 to 2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest
Hand: 1, 2, or 3 projections?
3
Forearm:1, 2, or 3 projections?
2
How much is the body rotation for a posterior oblique position (Grashey method)?
35° to 45°
How much should the CR be angled for an AP axial projection of the clavicle on an asthenic patient?
30°
