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| an upright position with the arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward describes what position |
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| how is the central ray positioned for an x-ray projection done with the patient placed in a decubitus position |
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| how long should the patient remain in position before making the exposure when performing a projection in the lateral decubitus position |
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| where should the top of the IR be positioned for a supine AP chest radiograph |
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| 1 1/2 to 2 inches above the relaxed shoulders |
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| the vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves describes which plane |
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| what must be clearly demonstrated on x-ray projections done using a decubitus position |
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| entire lung field, patient arms not visible, marker to indicate which side the decub is on |
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| a dorsoplantar projection would be a radiographic study of which body part |
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| a patient is recumbent facing the x-ray tube. The right side of the body is turned 45 degrees toward the image receptor. What is the radiographic position? |
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| RPO (right posterior oblique) |
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| the part of the lung that extends above the clavicle is called: |
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| what is the most optimal position of the patient for examinations of the heart and lungs |
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| why is the left lateral chest position the most commonly used for lateral radiographs of the chest |
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| the patients heart is closer to the IR |
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| which evaluation criterion pertains to the lordotic position x-ray of the chest |
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| the clavicles should lie superior to the apices |
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| which of the following vertebrae are at the level of the inferior angles of the scapulae |
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| the term projection is defined as: |
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| path or direction of the central ray |
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| to ensure that the inferior margin of the abdomen is included on a supine abdomen, the RT should palpate the: |
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| in which of the four major quadrants of the abdomen would the gallbladder be found |
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| RUQ (right upper quadrant) |
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| how many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA chest radiograph? |
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| which plane must be accurately parallel with the IR to prevent distortion of the thoracic structures during a lateral chest radiograph |
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| what is the recommended SID for a supine AP chest radiograph |
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| where must the CR be centered for an AP upright abdomen as part of an acute abdomen series |
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| 2 inches above the iliac crest |
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| what is the respiration phase for the lordotic projection of the pulmonary apices |
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| why must the diaphragm be included on the image for an erect abdomen |
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| which of the 4 body habitus is the most common |
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| what is the first bone located on the proximal row and lateral side of the wrist called |
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| the large, rounded , elevated process prominently located on the lateral surface of the proximal humerus is the |
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| in order to demonstrate the greater tubercle of the humerus on an AP projection of the shoulder, the epicondyles must be |
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| parallel with the plane of the IR |
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| for an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should enter |
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| 1 inch inferior to the coracoid process |
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| the PA oblique projection of the shoulder joint (scapular Y) is performed in what position |
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| for a PA projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the |
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| the AP projection of the AC joints places the joints at an increased OID. What distance do you use? |
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| what are the projections of the clavicle |
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| AP or PA, AP axial, PA axial |
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| the PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation clearly demonstrates the: |
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| for the lateral projection of the forearm the elbow should be flexed |
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| how is the arm positioned for an AP scapula |
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| abducted 90 degrees and forearm flexed |
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| for the lateral projection of the scapula, the body is placed in what position |
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| when the patient is positioned properly for a lateral projection of the scapula, the body of the scapula will be |
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| perpendicular the plane of the IR |
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| the rounded head of the humerus fits into an oval depression on the lateral aspect of the scapula called the |
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| which position of the hand will place the humerus in external rotation |
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| the head of the radius fits into a depression on the lateral aspect of the coronoid process of the ulna called the |
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| the carpal located in the distal row, most medial is the |
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| what is the largest carpal bone |
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| the carpal bones articulate with the |
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| the head of the radius articulates on the medial side with the |
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| the capitulum of the humerus articulates with the |
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| what is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the elbow |
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| how far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for an AP humerus |
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| which of the following positions of the hand will place the epicondyles parallel with the plane of the IR |
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| a fracture of the metacarpal neck is known as a |
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| for an AP projection of the shoulder with the humerus in internal rotation, the epicondyles of the humerus should be |
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| perpendicular to the plane of the IR |
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| PA oblique projection of the shoulder (scapular Y) is performed to evaluate |
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| the carpal bone that is adjacent to the 3rd metacarpal is the |
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| an AP oblique of the shoulder will demonstrate what |
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| what two bones articulate with the radius |
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| what position demonstrates the radial head |
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| How many bones are in the foot |
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| what is the superior surface of the foot called |
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| which bones fuse to form the acetabulum |
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| ischium, pubis, and ilium |
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| why must the lower limb be rotated 15-20 degrees internally for an AP hip projection |
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| to place the femoral neck parallel to the image receptor |
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| where is the CR directed for the tangential projection of the patella |
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| through the patellofemoral joint space |
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| the largest and stongest tarsal bone |
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| what is shown in profile if the lower limb is in correct position |
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| the largest and strongest bone in the body |
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| how many phalanges are in the great toe |
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| the second largest tarsal bone and the one that occupies the highest position in the foot |
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| where does the CR enter the patient for an AP hip |
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| 2 1/2 inches distal on a line drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of a line between ASIS |
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| what are the two rami of the pubis |
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| what part of the hip is important and frequently used as a radiography positioning reference point |
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| what is the result of increasing kV |
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| reduction of gonadal dose |
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| a recumbent lateral knee that is over rotated toward the IR can be recognized by what |
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| the fibular head will appear less superimposed by the tibia than a true lateral |
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| where is the CR directed for an AP or PA axial projection of the foot |
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| base of the third metatarsal |
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| the most commonly performed oblique projection of the foot is |
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| AP oblique in medial rotation |
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| for a lateral projection of the foot the CR is directed to the |
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Definition
| base of the third metatarsal |
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| what is the CR angulation for the axial projection of the calcaneus |
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| which projection of the knee will best demonstrate the neck of the fibula without superimposition |
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| AP oblique with medial rotation |
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| for a lateral of the ankle, usually the CR enters at the |
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| where is the IR centered for an AP pelvis |
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| midway between the ASIS and the pubic symphysis |
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| what is the name of the unilateral frog-leg projection |
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| where will the fibula be located on a properly positioned lateral image of the ankle |
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| over the posterior half of the tibia |
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| to demonstrate the ankle mortise, the leg and foot must be rotated medially how many degrees |
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| when the malleoli of the ankle are parallel with the IR, the ankle is in which position |
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| AP oblique, 15-20 degree medial rotation for the ankle mortise |
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| what is the amount of abduction of the femurs recommended for an AP bilateral frog leg |
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| where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the knee |
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Definition
| 1/2 in below the patellar apex |
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| the CR angulation for a recumbent lateral projection of the knee is |
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| which of the bony landmarks is in the same transverse place as the symphysis pubis |
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| prominence of the greater trochanter |
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| what position can the sesamoid bones of the foot be demonstrated to be free of superimposition with the metatarsals or phalanges |
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Definition
| tangential metatarsals/toes |
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| which landmarks are palpable bony landmarks used in radiography of the pelvis |
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| pubis symphysis, greater trochanter, and iliac crest |
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| what projection of the knee best demonstrates the narrowing of a joint space |
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| AP of both knees with weight-bearing |
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| what is clearly demonstrated on an AP oblique projection of the knee in medial rotation |
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| tibiofibular articulation |
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| how far should the IR/collimated field extend below the knee for a lateral projection of the femur |
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| where should the top of the IR be places for a proximal femur |
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| the two flat superior surfaces of the tibia are called |
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| the tibial plateaus slope |
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| posteriorly 10-20 degrees |
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| the medial malleolus is part of the |
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| to properly visualize the joint spaces with the ap projection of the foot, the CR must be |
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| perpendicular to the metatarsals |
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| an image of an AP knee reveals rotation with almost total superimposition of the fibular head and the proximal tibia. What must the technologist do to correct this positioning error |
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| rotate the knee medially slightly |
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