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What is the common term for idiopathic chronic adhesive capsulitis?
Frozen Shoulder
Which of the following AP shoulder projections demonstrates the lesser tubercle in
profile medially?
Internal Rotation
For AC joint weight-bearing studies, patients should not be asked to hold on to the
weights with their hands; rather, the weights should be attached to the wrist.
True
A posterior dislocation of the shoulder occurs more frequently than an anterior
dislocation.
False
Sonography is an effective diagnostic tool in studying the shoulder joint.
True (2)
A radiograph of an AP axial projection of the clavicle demonstrates that the clavicle
is within the mid-aspect of the lung apices. What should the technologist do to
correct this error?
Increase the cephalic CR angle during repeat exposure
The AP humerus requires that the humeral epicondyles are ________ to the IR.
parallel
A patient enters the department with multiple injuries including a possible fracture of
the left proximal humerus. Which positioning rotation should be performed to
determine the extent of the humerus injury?
AP and horizontal beam transthoracic lateral shoulder projection
, Which of the following AP shoulder projections demonstrates the lesser tubercle in
profile medially?
Internal Rotation (2)
A lateral elbow radiograph demonstrates about half of the radial head superimposed
by the coronoid process of the ulna. Which of the following occurred?
No positioning errors occurred
A radiograph of the elbow demonstrates the radius directly superimposed over the
ulna and the coronoid process in profile. Which projection of the elbow has been
performed?
Medial rotation oblique
Which routine projection of the elbow will best demonstrate an elevated or visible
posterior fat pad?
True lateral with 90º flexion
Which of the following projections can be performed using a breathing technique?
Scapular Y lateral projection
What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?
scaphoid
A general positioning rule is to place the long axis of the part _______ to the long
axis of the image receptor.
Parallel
How many carpal bones are there in the wrist?
8
How much rotation of the humeral epicondyles is required for the AP medial oblique
projection of the elbow?
45º
What two bony land marks are palpated for positioning of the elbow?
Humeral epicondyles
Which radiographic examination is being performed below?
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What is the common term for idiopathic chronic adhesive capsulitis?
Frozen Shoulder
Which of the following AP shoulder projections demonstrates the lesser tubercle in
profile medially?
Internal Rotation
For AC joint weight-bearing studies, patients should not be asked to hold on to the
weights with their hands; rather, the weights should be attached to the wrist.
True
A posterior dislocation of the shoulder occurs more frequently than an anterior
dislocation.
False
Sonography is an effective diagnostic tool in studying the shoulder joint.
True (2)
A radiograph of an AP axial projection of the clavicle demonstrates that the clavicle
is within the mid-aspect of the lung apices. What should the technologist do to
correct this error?
Increase the cephalic CR angle during repeat exposure
The AP humerus requires that the humeral epicondyles are ________ to the IR.
parallel
A patient enters the department with multiple injuries including a possible fracture of
the left proximal humerus. Which positioning rotation should be performed to
determine the extent of the humerus injury?
AP and horizontal beam transthoracic lateral shoulder projection
, Which of the following AP shoulder projections demonstrates the lesser tubercle in
profile medially?
Internal Rotation (2)
A lateral elbow radiograph demonstrates about half of the radial head superimposed
by the coronoid process of the ulna. Which of the following occurred?
No positioning errors occurred
A radiograph of the elbow demonstrates the radius directly superimposed over the
ulna and the coronoid process in profile. Which projection of the elbow has been
performed?
Medial rotation oblique
Which routine projection of the elbow will best demonstrate an elevated or visible
posterior fat pad?
True lateral with 90º flexion
Which of the following projections can be performed using a breathing technique?
Scapular Y lateral projection
What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?
scaphoid
A general positioning rule is to place the long axis of the part _______ to the long
axis of the image receptor.
Parallel
How many carpal bones are there in the wrist?
8
How much rotation of the humeral epicondyles is required for the AP medial oblique
projection of the elbow?
45º
What two bony land marks are palpated for positioning of the elbow?
Humeral epicondyles
Which radiographic examination is being performed below?
