ARRT Practice Questions & Anawers

For the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer's technique), the recommended position of the humeral head closest to the IR is move - answer-anteriorly What two bones are united to form the sternoclavicular joint? - answer-. Clavicle and sternum A radiographic contrast medium that absorbs more radiation than the organ in which it is placed is termed a(n) - answer-Positive agent Which radiographic projection of the shoulder joint will demonstrate the glenoid cavity in profile? - answer-AP oblique (Grashey method) What is the primary factor affecting the brightness of the fluoroscopic image? - answer-Density of the anatomic part Which part(s) of the humerus should be palpated and correctly placed to ensure that the humerus is correctly positioned for AP projections? - answer-Epicondyles Underexposed radiographs produced while using an AEC device might result from: - answer-Having an insufficient backup time set for a very large patient