Topic 2: Upper Limb Flashcards
What does the upper limb consist of?
What are the skeletal anatomy and articulations of the upper limb? Give a brief description for each.
How many phalanges are in the hand?
List the carpals starting with the proximal row and then the distal row.
What are the projections for digits 2-5? CPs?
What are the projections for the thumb? CPs?
What are the projections for the wrist? CPs?
What are the projections for the scaphoid? CPs? Angulation?
What are the projections for the forearm? CPs?
What are the projections for the elbow? CPs?
What are the projections for the humerus? CPs?
List the upper limb projections from lowest to highest kVp range.
What adjustments must be made when the patient has a cast?
What anatomy is presented on projections of the finger?
What anatomy is presented on projections of the hand?