**Saia Unit 2 Flashcards
an inanimate object involved in the spread of disease is known as -
fomite
The period of contraction of the hearts ventricles is known as -
systole
AP oblique foot rotated internally -
30 degrees
Knee position that demonstrates an open inter condylar fossa is -
holmblad
Shoulder position that demonstrates the greater tubercle in profile -
AP external rotation
For the PA Axial (Caldwell) sinus projection the OML is placed at an angle to the IR -
15 degree
Stecher wrist method CR angled -
20 degrees toward elbow
For the AP oblique foot position CR is directed -
perpendicular to IR
For the AP axial foot the CR is directed -
10 degrees cephalic
The ear of the Scotty dog -
superior articular process
The cervical intervertebral foramina are best demonstrated -
axial oblique
The space formed by the body and the posterior arch of the vertebra is -
vertebral foramina
Cervical PA axial projection with patient RAO the intervertebral foramina seen are -
right side close to IR
The intervertebral foramina accommodate the passage of the -
nerve roots
When the patient is LPO for AP oblique lumbar we see -
left facet joints close to the IR
The respiration phase for imaging the lateral lumbar spine is -
suspended expiration
An absolute contraindication for the vascular injection of iodine contrast is -
patient taking Metformin/glucophage
PA waters sinus projection the Petrous ridges should be seen -
at the lower margins of the maxillary sinus
Ap lumbar spine the CR is directed -
L3
Intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine are best demonstrated -
lateral position
Large muscles along the lateral aspect of the Lspine are -
psoas
Angle formed by the curvature of the right sided large intestine -
right colic flexure
Normal curve of Tspine is -
kyphosis
Sinus projection that best demonstrates the frontal sinuses -
PA axial (Caldwell)
Nose of the Scotty dog -
transverse process
Eye of the Scotty dog -
pedicle
Being able to see Schatzkis ring in stomach image is -
hiatal hernia
Normal curve of Lspine -
lordosis
Ap small bowel, CR -
iliac crest
Most superior portion of sternum -
manubrium
Pa axial (Caldwell) sinus, CR -
nasion
Tissue structures connecting bone to bone -
ligaments
Cluster of capillaries contained within the capsule of a nephron -
glomerulus
Twisting of intestine upon itself -
volvulus
The right and left hepatic duct combine to form -
common hepatic duct
The position that best displays the right hepatic flexure in profile -
RAO
As a contrast material, air is described as -
negative/ Radiolucent
LPO position of colon, CR -
iliac crest
RAO esophagus, CR directed -
t5/t6
Inferior angle of the scapula is located at -
T7
Most proximal portion of small intestine -
duodenum
Transverse foramina of the cervical bodies accommodate passage of -
vertebral artery
Position that best demonstrates splenic flexure in profile -
LAO
Joints that have no movement -
SYNARTHROTIC
Sinuses that are just inferior to sella turcica -
sphenoids
Position that best demonstrates an air filled duodenum in profile -
LPO
Bicep muscle inserts into the forearm at the -
radial tuberosity
With patient in recumbent RAO stomach position, air will be found within the -
Fundus
Cervical ap axial projection w/patient RPO the intervertebral foramina seen -
left side far from IR
A chest drainage system must always be kept -
below the level of the patients chest