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Question | Answer |
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What projection of the foot will best demonstrate the longitudinal arch? | lateral weight-bearing |
What is graves disease associated with? | thyroid overactivity |
What is emphysema characterized as? | widening of the intercostal spaces. |
Where are pacemaker electrodes advanced to? | the right ventricle |
A frontal view of the sternum is best accomplished in what position? | RAO |
How much should the hand be obliqued to avoid excessive metacarpophalangeal joint overlap? | no more than 45 degrees. |
What position is most likely to place the right kidney parallel to the IR? | LPO |
What is the condition that results from a persistent fetal foramen ovale? | an atrial septal defect |
At what level is the sternal level located? | T5 |
What occupies the central cavity within the shaft of a long bone in an adult? | yellow marrow |
What position of the shoulder demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile medially? | internal rotation |
What is the junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures called? | bregma |
During myelography, contrast medium is introduced into what space? | subarachnoid space |
True/False: The pons, medulla oblongata, and midbrain form the brain stem. | True |
What structure can be located midway between the ASIS and pubic symphysis? | dome of acetabulum |
The articular facets of L5-S1 are best demonstrated in what postion? | 30 degree oblique |
Where is the secondary center of ossification in long bones? | epiphysis |
What part of the "scotty dog" represents the lumbar lamina? | body |
In which position will the elbow fat pads be best demonstrated? | lateral |
True/False: The intervertebral joints are classified as diarthrotic. | False. |
The t-spine apophyseal joints are demonstrated best in what position? | oblique. MSP 20 degrees to IR. |
What does glossitis refers to inflammation of which body part? | the tongue |
During an air-contrast BE, in what part of the colon is are most likely to be visualized with the body in AP recumbent position? | transverse colon |
What is one advantage of digital subtraction angiography over film angiography? | greater sensitivity to contrast medium or immediately available images |
What position will most effectively move the gallbladder away from the vertebrae in an asthenic patient? | LAO |
With which of the following does the trapezium articulate? | first metacarpal |
Following the ingestion of a fatty meal, what hormone is secreted by the duodenal mucosa to stimulate contraction of the gallbladder? a)insulin b)cholecystokinin c)adrenocorticotropic hormone d) gastrin | cholecystokinin |
In the anterior oblique position of the cervival spine, the CR should be directed? | 15 degrees caudad to C4 |
What is demonstrated in a lateral projection of the cervical spine? | apophyseal joints and intervertebral joints |
What positioning landmark is located at the level of the interspace between the second and third t-spine? | jugular notch |
The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated in what position? with or without weights? | PA erect with AND without weights |