Chapter 4 bontrager review

The CR placement for an AP axial projection (modified Robert’s method) of the thumb is at the:

Which of the following carpals articulates with the radius?

Which of the following structures is considered to be most distal?

The interphalangeal joints have a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

Which carpal bone is the smallest?

What is the approximate distance between the tabletop and Bucky tray on most floating tabletop types of tables?

Which projection best demonstrates pathology involving the first carpometacarpal joint and trapezium?

How many carpal bones are found in the wrist?

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Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the ulna?

Which of the following sets of exposure factors would be best for an adult hand study using a digital imaging system?

What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?

What CR angle is required with the modified Robert’s method?

This projection is correctly referred to as:

A patient enters the ED with a possible Bennett’s Fx. Which routines should be performed to confirm this diagnosis?

Which special projection of the wrist will open up the interspaces on the ulnar side of the wrist?

Which projection of the wrist is ideal for demonstrating possible calcification in the dorsal aspect of the carpals?

The first metacarpophalangeal joint has a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

A general positioning rule is to place the long axis of the part ____ to the long axis of the image receptor.

Local/generalized infection of bone/bone marrow caused by bacteria introduced by trauma/surgery is a condition termed:

The AP oblique-bilateral hands projection (“ball-catcher’s position”) is performed to evaluate for early signs of:

Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity free of superimposition?

Which carpal bone is 5?

Which carpal articulates with both the 4th and 5th metacarpals?

What type of rotation of the hands is required for the AP oblique-bilateral (Norgaard method) hand projection?

Patient has history of carpal tunnel and physician wants to rule out calcifications in carpal sulcus. Projection?

The second most common type of primary cancerous bone tumor is:

How should the original analog kV range change with a fiberglass cast on a wrist or forearm?

Tangential, inferosuperior projection of carpal canal reveals that the hamular process is superimposed over the pisiform

The bending or forcing of the hand outward with the hand pronated in a posteroanterior (PA) projection is known as:

lateral elbow demonstrates ~ half of radial head superimposed by coronoid process of ulna. What occured?

The smooth, depressed, center portion of trochlea used for evaluating rotation on lateral elbow is termed trochlear:

Which of the following bony structures is found on the distal aspect of the ulna?

A “skier’s thumb” is an injury of the:

Where is the central ray (CR) placed for a PA projection of the third digit?

Which routine projection of the elbow will best demonstrate an elevated or visible posterior fat pad?

Patient has fiberglass cast how should the original 60 kV be changed?

PA scaphoid reveals extensive superimposition of the scaphoid and adjacent carpals. What can cause this?

Which of the following structures is considered to be most posterior?

What is the name of the joint found between the proximal and distal phalanges of the first digit?

A ginglymus joint can also be referred to as a _____ joint.

Which of the following projections of the wrist will best demonstrate the wrist joint and intercarpal spaces?

Which two structures primarily form the hinge-like structure and movement of the elbow joint?

Which of the following best demonstrates the radial head using the trauma lateral Coyle method routine?

How many projections are required for the AP-acute flexion study of the elbow?

From a pronated position, which of the following is required for PA oblique projection of the fourth digit of the hand?

2 fat stripes of the wrist demonstrated radiographically are known as the scaphoid fat stripe and the _____ fat stripe.

The joint found between the base of the 3rd metacarpal and carpal bone is the:

Why is it important to keep the phalanges parallel to the IR for a PA oblique projection of the hand?

the elbow shows the radius directly superimposed over the ulna and the coronoid process in profile. Which projection?

Patient enters ED with a possible scaphoid Fx. The patient is unable to assume the ulnar deviation position. Projection?

The first carpometacarpal joint is classified as a ____ joint.

Which two structures form the distal radioulnar joint?

Which basic projection of the elbow best demonstrates the trochlear notch in profile?

Which of the following structures is considered to be most lateral?

What is the purpose of performing the AP partially flexed projections of the elbow?

Grids are generally not required unless the anatomy measures greater than _____ cm in thickness.

How should the humeral epicondyles be aligned for a lateral projection of the elbow?

Which anatomy is better visualized with a fan lateral as compared with the other lateral projections of the hand?

AP projection elbow reveals that there's complete separation of proximal radius and ulna. What positioning error occured

Which of the following actions will lead to the proximal radius crossing over the ulna?

An ellipsoidal joint allows movement in ____ directions.

What two bony landmarks are palpated for positioning of the AP elbow?

AP oblique elbow with medial rot. reveals that radial head is superimposed over part of coronoid process. Error?

CR angle required for the hand in the tangential, inferosuperior projection to demonstrate the carpal sulcus?

patient enters ED with a possible dislocation of the elbow. The patient has the elbow flexed more than 90°. Projection?

Which of the carpal bones is considered to be the largest?

How much rotation of the humeral epicondyles is required for the AP medial oblique projection of the elbow?

What are the names of the two small depressions found on the anterior aspect of the distal humerus?

Which one of the following is the most common primary cancerous bone tumor?

Which wrist ligament is attached to the styloid process of the ulna and continues to the triquetrum and pisiform?

The radiocarpal (wrist) joint possesses a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

Which carpal bone is 4?

With the radial head-lateromedial projections, what is the only difference between the four projections?

Which carpal bone is 1?

Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile?

This projection is performed to rule out:

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patient has a metal foreign body in the palm of the hand. Which projection should be taken to locate the foreign body?

A patient enters the ED with a Smith Fx. Which region of the upper limb must be radiographed to demonstrate this injury?

Why choose PA oblique (medial rotation) rather than the PA oblique (lateral rotation) for the 2nd digit of the hand?

PA oblique hand reveals that the midshaft of the 4th and 5th metacarpals is superimposed. What positiong error occured?

Which of the following structures is considered to be most proximal?

PA projection hand reveals that the distal radius, ulna, carpals were cut off. What should the tech fix?

A nonvisible posterior fat pad on a well-exposed, correctly positioned lateral elbow radiograph generally suggests:

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Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?