week 1 - image assessment Flashcards
1
Q
what is DR ABCs
A
describe radiology alignment bone cartilage soft cartilage
2
Q
what is meant by alignment
A
the alignment of skeletl structures / relationship between them
3
Q
what is meant by bone in ABCs
A
the scrutiny of cortices, trabecular patterns, density, size, shape and configuration
4
Q
is cartilage visible of x rays
A
no
5
Q
what does cartilage on a x ray manifest
A
joint space
6
Q
what is meant by cartilage in ABCS
A
the smoothness of the articular cortex, width and regularity of the joint space, bone density of subchondral bone
7
Q
the visibility of soft tissue on an x ray depends on what
A
density, tissue type and encapsulating fat
8
Q
skin line displacement can indicate what
A
swelling / inflammation
