X-Ray Review (Binder) Flashcards
T1-T2 Weighted imaging
MRI
radionucleotide scan would have cold spots with
Multiple myeloma
right anterior oblique (RAO)
L apophyseal (facet)
A to P lower cervical = ____ tube tilt
Cephalad 15 degrees
Increased distortion as a result of
increased penumbra
decreased in shadow that is cast
focal film distance
increase in detail
small target and increased FFD
grid made of
lead
added filtration made of
aluminum
typical place for burst fracture
atlas body (C1)
avulsion MC location
C7 Spinous
Schmorls node due to
axial compression force
decrease anterior body height, vertebral endplate degeneration, Schmorl’s node, and hyperkyphosis evidence of
Scheurmann’s disease
Isthmic Spondylolisthesis - what trauma is most likely to break the pars
post trauma syndrome
hemivertebra - best seen on
A-P view
butterfly vertebra - best seen on
A-P view
Ulman’s line is used to measure
spondylolisthesis
view maxillary and frontal sinus
Water’s view
chamberlain’s line detects
basilar impression
normal pelvis varient
OS acetabulum
blade of grass - what condition
paget’s disease
angulation of the upper thoracic
round back disease
rounded increased densities are noted scattered throughout the metaphysis, epiphysis, and diaphysis of a bone indicates
osteopoikilosis
salt and peeper scull is characteristic of
hyper-parathyroidism
cotton wool scull characteristic of
paget’s disease
view that requires filtration to xray the foot
dorsal plantar foot
national counsel on radiation protection - approves ____ added filtration
2 mm aluminum
full spine views require what filter
sectional
AP thoracic films best with
filter down to mid-sternum
egg shell calcification and healed infections seen in
histoplasmosis
calcified coin lesions MC in
histoplasmosis
Posterior and anterior fat pads of the elbow are visible on the lateral xrays with what condition
interarticular fracture
lateral decubitus view
pleural effusion
extension of the spine painful. Enlarged spinous and pseudoarthroses between SPs.
Baastrup’s disease (kissing spinouses)
arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis
Reiter’s syndrome
MC cause of blurring on Xray
patient motion
safe light cannot create fog on the film
storing film in storage bin
increased temp in developer will ____ patient exposure
NOT CHANGE
staghorn calculi will show up on X-Ray in the
Calcyces (kidneys)
_____ temp of developer = ____ density of film
Increases & Increases