Upper Limb Flashcards
What is the center point of the CR for the PA Hand projection?
Third MCP joint
Which of the following strategies helps demonstrate the interphalangeal joints on the PA projection of the hand?
Use of a stair step sponge to support the fingers
Where is the radial tuberosity located?
At the proximal end, distal to the head of the radius
Which of the following describes the proper method to position the humerus for an AP projection?
Upper limb abducted, elbow extended, humeral epicondyles parallel to IR
What is the proper patient position for an AP projection of the forearm?
Elbow extended, wrist and elbow parallel to IR, hand supinated
Which carpal bone has a characteristic hooklike process on its anterior surface?
Hamate
Where is the olecranon process located?
At the proximal end of the ulna
Which of the following are required for a radiographic exam of the AC joints?
Images made with and without weights, Both sides imaged for comparison, Patient examined in the upright position
Which portion of the humerus articulates with the radial head?
The capitulum
Exostosis, also called osteochondroma, is a type of:
Benign tumor
What is the proper CR angle and direction on the AP axial projection of the clavicle?
15-30 cephalad
What is the proper patient position for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder?
Patients coronal plane is placed 35-45 degrees to the IR with posterolateral aspect of shoulder in contact with the table/upright Bucky
What is the name of the most common type of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis
A fracture of the ulna with dislocation of the radial head is called a ________ fracture
Monteggia
What is the proper patient position for the lateral projection of the scapula in the upright position?
Anterior oblique body position with affected side closest to IR
What anatomy is best demonstrated in the AP projection of the shoulder in internal rotation?
Lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile
What is the proper position of the wrist for the lateral projection?
Medial surface of the wrist on the IR with the coronal plane perpendicular to the IR
Which projection and position of the shoulder demonstrates the greater tubercle of the humerus in profile?
AP projection, external rotation
What is the name of the fracture caused by repeated injuries that would not be caused by a single injury?
Stress fracture
Which of the following special projections can be used to demonstrate the scaphoid carpal bone?
PA projection w/ ulnar deviation, PA axial projection (stetcher method)
Which joints are included on a humerus radiograph?
Humeroulnar, humeroradial
