The Hand 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Fan lateral projection of the hand
A
- from the lateral position, the phalanges are abducted from each other and supported by a foam pad
- Thumb is abducted and supported on a radiolucent foam pad
2
Q
Fan lateral centering point
A
- to the head of the 2nd metacarpal
- Vertical ray 90 degrees to the IR
3
Q
Evaluation criteria for fan lateral projection
A
- there’s a superimposition of the second to fifth metacarpals
- Thumb free from superimposition of the other digits
- Interphalangeal joints open