WS 6 Flashcards
Common views for the scapula, shoulder and humerus are a lateral and a:
Caudocranial
Forelimb radiographs can be challenging because of the increase in geometric distortion that can happen, especially with CdCr and CrCd views. Please explain why that is true.
Because it’s hard to keep the bones parallel to the table. Cats are easier than dogs. Sedation drugs can help with this issue.
List the 3-elbow dysplasia (K9) that can be diagnosed on a lateral radiograph.
Abbreviation and Full Name
Ununited anconeal process (UAP)
Fragmented coronoid process (FCP)
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)
When radiographing forelimbs, you will use tabletop for extremities but when radiographing the _______ and ______ you will use the ______ _____.
shoulders and scapula
grid tray
where do you measure for a right lateral of the right carpus joint
the thickest part of the joint
cranial and caudal borders for collimation on a right lateral of the right carpus joint
proximal 1/3 of the metacarpals (will probably include the phalanges as well) and distal 1/3 of the radius and ulna
how far above and below a joint should an xray show
1/3 above and below
List the anatomical parts included in a pelvic radiograph.
the entire pelvis – the ilia, acetabula, pubis and ischia as well as the proximal 1/3 of the pelvis limb
A tech is asked to take 2 views of the left stifle. Which 2 views should that tech use?
Lateral and CdCr (Caudocranial)
two common views taken for a hip view when placed in VD position
VD extended
frog view
PennHIP uses ______ radiographs to determine possibility of hip laxity.
stress
How many views are included in a PennHIP series?
three
