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Ellipsoidal joints are classified as freely movable or __________ and allow movement in
___ directions. - ANSWER- Diarthrodial , 4
Which ligament of the wrist extends from the styloid process of the radius to the lateral
aspect of the scaphoid and trapezium bones? - ANSWER- radial collateral ligament
What two "Special" positions of the hand and wrist demonstrate medial and lateral
aspects of the carpal region? - ANSWER- Medial: ulnar deviation
Lateral: radial deviation
What special position is used to detect a fracture of the scaphoid bone? - ANSWER-
ulnar deviation
Two fat stripes around the wrist joints are called? - ANSWER- scaphoid fat stripe and
pronater fat stripe
Excessive kV (analog imaging) may obscure the visibility of a fat pad: True / False? -
ANSWER- TRUE
Which routine projection best demonstrate the scaphoid fat pad? - ANSWER-
Posteroanterior (PA) and oblique wrist
Which routine projection best demonstrates the pronator fat stripe? - ANSWER- Lateral
Wrist
Grids are used if the body part measures greater than: - ANSWER- 10cm (aprox 4
inches)
Type of intensification screens most commonly used for analog imaging? - ANSWER-
Detail screens
Correctly exposed radiographs of upper limb: visualize____ margins and
_______________ markings of all bones. - ANSWER- Soft Tissue and trabecular
Procedure that uses contrast media injected into the joint capsule to visualize soft tissue
pathology of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder joints is called? - ANSWER- Arthrography
, How much of the metacarpals should be included for PA projection of the digits? -
ANSWER- Distal aspect of the metacarpal
Where is the central ray centered for a PA oblique projection of the second digit? -
ANSWER- Proximal interphalangeal (PIP joint)
The entire metacarpal and trapezium must be demonstrated on all projections of the
thumb
True / False - ANSWER- TRUE
Bennett's fracture involves? - ANSWER- Base of first metacarpal
Which special positioning method can be performed to demonstrate a Bennett's
fracture?
and what degree of CR angulation is required for this projection? - ANSWER- AP axial
projection (Modified Roberts method)
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Where is the central ray centered for a PA projection of the hand? - ANSWER- Third
MCP (metacarpalphalangeal) joint
A minimum of ___ inch or ___cm of the forearm should be included for a PA projection
of the hand. - ANSWER- 1 inch or 2.5 cm
Which preferred lateral position of the had best demonstrates the phalanges w/o
excessive superimposition? - ANSWER- The "Fan" lateral position
Which lateral projection of the hand best demonstrates a possible foreign body in the
palm of the hand? - ANSWER- Lateral in either "Flexion" or "Extension
What is the proper name for the position referred to as the "Ball-catchers" position? -
ANSWER- AP Oblique Bilateral
Ball-catchers position is used to evaluate for early signs of? - ANSWER- Rheumatoid
arthritis
How much rotation is required for oblique projection of the wrist? - ANSWER- 45%
(rotate hand and wrist laterally)
Which fracture is not demonstrated in a wrist routine? - ANSWER- Barton's
How much are the hand and wrist elevated from the IR for the modified Stecher