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| Image Receptor-Device that receives the energy of the x-ray beam and forms the image of the body part. |
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Size
Shape
Position
Angulation |
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| Degree of film blackening. |
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Millamperage (mA)
Exposure Time (s)seconds |
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| Difference in density between any two areas on a radiograph. |
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| Long scale. Displays many density levels (gray) |
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| Displays few density levels (B&W) |
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Recorded Detail
a) definition
b) controlled by |
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a) Ability to visualize small structures on a radiograph.
b) Geometry, Film, IP Phosphor,Flat Panel Detector (DR), Distance, Screen, Focal Spot Size
Motion |
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| Anterior aspect of patient is closest to the IR |
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| Posterior aspect of the patient is closest to IR |
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a)8x10
b)10x12
c) 11x14
d) 14x17 |
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a) 18x24
b) 24x30
c) 30x35
d) 35x43 |
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| Gonion a.k.a. mandibular angle |
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| Thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple) |
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| Approx 2" above jugular notch |
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| Inferior angle of the scapulae |
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| Most superior aspect of the Illiac Crest |
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| ASIS Anterior Superior Iliac Spine |
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| Pubic Synthesis or Greater Trochanter |
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206 in the body
Axial 80
Appendicular 126 |
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| Strong, dense outer layer. Protection for the bone. |
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| Inner portion containing trabeculae filled with red (RBC, WBC) marrow and yellow (fat)marrow. |
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| Central cavity of long bones, contains trabeculae filled w/ yellow marrow. Red marrow of long bones concentrated at the ends of the bones. |
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| Tough, fibrous connective tissue covering bony surfaces. Blood vessels and nerves enter through . |
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| Tissue lining medullary cavity |
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| Nutrient passage to the bone |
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-Limbs
-Support
-Long cylindrical body, two enlarged articular rounded ends |
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-Wrist and ankle
-Cancellous bone containing red marrow
-Min. flexibilit |
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-2 tables/plates of compact bone
-Protection
-Muscle Attachment
-Cranium, scapula, sternum |
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-Attachment for muscles
-Create joints
-Vertebrae, pelvic bones and facial bones |
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| -Small, oval-shaped bones |
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Radiography of the 2nd-5th Digits:
CR position |
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Radiography of the Thumb:
CR position |
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Radiography of the Hand (PA/Oblique):
CR position |
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Radiography of the Hand (Lateral):
CR position |
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Radiography of the Wrist (PA):
Fingers curled to ___________. |
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| Place carpals closer to casstte, deceases OID |
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Radiography of the Wrist (PA Oblique):
Best projection to demonstrate __________. |
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Radiography of the Forearm (AP):
Humeral epicondyles _________ with the plane of cassette. |
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Radiography of the Elbow(Lateral/Lateromedial):
Places ______ _____ in profile. |
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Radiography of the Elbow (Medial):
Places ______ _____ in profile. |
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Radiography of the Forearm (Lateral):
Humeral epicondyles _________ with the plane of cassette. |
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Radiography of the Elbow(AP):
Humeral epicondyles _________ with the plane of cassette. |
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Radiography of the Elbow(Lateral):
Humeral epicondyles _________ with the plane of cassette. |
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Radiography of the Elbow(Medial rotation):
a) Places humeral epicondyles __° with the IR.
b)Best projection to demonstrate ____ ____ in profile. |
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a) 45°, medially
b) Coranoid Process |
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Radiography of the Elbow(Lateral rotation):
a) Places humeral epicondyles __° ____ with the IR.
b)Best projection to demonstrate ____, ____ and ____ in profile. |
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a) 45°, laterally
b) Radial head, neck and tuberosity |
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Radiography of the Humerus (AP and Lateral):
a)Top of film should be ____ above humeral head. |
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Radiography of the Humerus (AP):
Best projection to demonstrate the ______ head and the ______ tubercle in profile. |
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Radiography of the Humerus (Lateral):
a)Best projection to demonstrate the ______ tubercle in profile.
b)Hand rests on _____. |
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| Radiography of the Shoulder (AP Internal, External, Neutral): a)CR perpendicular to _" ____ to the ____ ____. |
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| 1" Inferior, Coracoid Process |
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Radiography of the Shoulder (AP External, Neutral, Internal):
Best demonstrates: |
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External-Greater Tubercle
Neutral-
Internal-Lesser Tubercle |
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Radiography of the Shoulder (AP External, Neutral, Internal):
Places epicondyles in ______ to plane of IR. |
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External-Parallel
Neutral-45°< to the plane of IR
Internal-Perpendicular |
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Radiography of the Shoulder (AP External, Neutral, Internal):
Center shoulder to ________ of grid |
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Radiography of the Shoulder (AP External, Neutral, Internal):
IR Size |
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Radiography of the Shoulder Joint (Inferosuperial Axial Method)
CR Position |
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| 15°-30° medially (depending on degree of abduction of arm) |
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Radiography of the Shoulder Joint (PA Oblique aka "Scapular Y")
Anterior dislocations/Posterior dislocations |
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Anterior dislocations-Humeral head projected inferior to coracoid process
Posterior dislocations-Humeral head projected inferior to acromion process |
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Radiography of the Clavicle (AP):
Respiration |
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| Suspend at the end of exhalation |
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Radiography of the Clavicle (AP Axial-Lordotic/Supine):
a)Respiration |
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| a)Suspend at the end of full inspiration |
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Radiography of the Scapula (AP):
a)Respiration
b)CR Position |
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a)Shallow breathing
b)Midscapular, approx 2" inferior to coracoid process. |
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Radiography of the Scapula (RAO/LAO):
Scapula placed ______ to bucky. |
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