RADT 1014 Exam 2 Questions and Answers with complete solutions

Radius - Answer-the lateral bone of the forearm capitulum - Answer-the portion of the humerus that articulates with the head of the radius Smith fracture - Answer-a fracture of the distal radius with anterior displacement Enchondroma - Answer-a benign bone tumor Osteomyelitis - Answer-inflammation of bone resulting from pyogenic infection triquetrum - Answer-carpal bone that is located in the proximal row between the lunate and pisiform styloid process - Answer-the distal end of the ulna The olecranon fossa is located on the: - Answer-distal posterior humerus Which of the following actions are technical considerations of upper extremity radiography? 1.Removing a ring on a hand examination 2.Radiograph each side separately for a bilateral examination 3.Performing exams in a supine position to maximize patient comfort - Answer-1 and 2 only All of the following are required for a lateral projection of the elbow, except for: - Answer-pronation of the hand In the PA projection of the wrist, the hand is: - Answer-pronated with fingers flexed On a PA oblique projection of the hand with the fingers flexed and resting on the image receptor the: - Answer-joint spaces will be closed and the phalanges foreshortenedFor the axiolateral projection of the radial head (coyle method), the elbow is flexed: - Answer-90 degrees All of the following projections require the humeral epicondyles to be positioned parallel to the image receptor except the: - Answer-Axiolateral projection(coyle method) of the ulnar coronoid process Which of the following projections will demonstrate the carpal canal? - Answer-Tangential projection( Gaynor-Hart method) The PA axial projection (stretcher method) is used to demonstrate the: - Answer-Scaphoid carpal Which positioning maneuver places the coronoid process of the ulna in profile? - Answer-45 degree medial rotation of the elbow All of the following are procedural steps for the anteroposterior projection of the humerus except: - Answer-internally rotating the extremity to place the humeral epicondyles perpendicular to the image receptor A radiograph of an AP projection of the elbow demonstrates the proximal radius and ulna slightly separated. What is the most likely reason for the this radiographic appearance? - Answer-lateral rotation Which of the following criteria is used to determine whether the hand and wrist are correctly positioned for the lateral projection of the elbow? - Answer-Radial tuberosity facing anteriorly With what portion of the scapula does the humeral head articulate? - Answer-Glenoid fossa Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the first MCP joint? - Answer-PA(folio method) What is the proper position of the wrist for the AP oblique projection in the medial rotation position? - Answer-semisupinated at a 45 degree angle with IRAll of the following criteria are used to evaluate the AP projection of the humerus except: - Answerlesser tubercle in profile Which carpal bone is located in the distal row and articulates with the third metacarpal? - Answercapitate The proximal radioulnar joint is an articulation between the: - Answer-radial head and radial notch of the ulna What is the name of the small depression located on the anterior aspect of the distal humerus? - Answer-coronoid fossa Which essential projection of the elbow will provide a profile image of the olecranon process? - Answer-Lateral