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RADT 425
CHAPTER 5 - shoulder
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Routine shoulder projections are obtained at _____kV and ____SID | 75-80 kV AND 40-48 SID |
| In an AP shoulder projection, the scapular body demonstrates minimal transverse foreshortening, with the medial clavicular end positioned adjacent tot he | lateral edge of the vertebral column |
| In an AP shoulder projection, the superior scapular angle is superimposed by the ___________ | midclavicle |
| In an AP shoulder projection with an internally rotated humerus: ________tubercle in profile medially and humeral head superimposed by the greater tubercle. | lesser |
| What is the degree of scapular body obliquity on an AP shoulder projection? | 35-45 degrees |
| Which shoulder dislocation is the most common? | anterior |
| If the scapula is longitudinally foreshortened, the superior angle is projected inferiorly or superiorly to the | midclavicle |
| The lateral humeral epicondyle is aligned with the ______tubercle and the medial epicondyle is aligned with the ________of the proximal humerus. | greater, head |
| In an inferosuperior axial shoulder projection, the inferior and superior margins of the_____are nearly superimposed, demonstrating an open glenohumeral joint space. | glenoid cavity |
| In an inferosuperior axial shoulder projection, the lateral edge of the coracoid process base is aligned with the ________glenoid cavity margin. | inferior |
| Humeral abduction of the arm is obtained by combined movements of the ______ ______ and ________. | glenohumeral joint and scapula |
| On a patient who has no trouble abducting the humerus to a 90-degree angle with the body, the glenoid cavity is placed at a _______angle with the lateral surface. | 30-35 degree |
| Accurate CR centering on an inferiorsuperior axial shoulder projection is accomplished by centering a ________ CR to the midaxillary region at the same transverse level as the _____ ______. | horizontal; coracoid process |
| For an inferosuperior axial shoulder, elevation of the shoulder on a sponge or washcloth prevents clipping of the______ aspect of the humerus and shoulder. | posterior |
| In an AP oblique shoulder projection, the lateral coracoid process superimposing humeral head by about ______. | 1/4 inch |
| In an AP oblique shoulder projection, the ________ _______ is at the center of the exposure field. | glenohumeral joint |
| How is the clavicle positioned on an AP oblique shoulder projection with accurate rotation that was exposed with the patient recumbent/ | vertically |
| Accurate CR centering on an AP oblique shoulder projection is accomplished by centering a horizontal CR to the ____________ | coracoid process |
| In a PA oblique projection of the shoulder, the lateral and vertebral scapular borders are___________ | superimposed |
| In a PA oblique shoulder projection, the scapular body and the ______ ________ and the _______ _______ form a Y. | acromion process, coracoid process |
| In a PA oblique shoulder projection, the clavicle and ________ _______ ______ are visualized at the same transverse level. | superior scapular angle |
| If the patient's shoulder is dislocated, should the Y formation desired on the PA oblique shoulder projection be visualized? | yes |
| In an AP clavicle projection, the medial clavicular end lies next to the _______ _______ of the vertebral column. | lateral edge |
| In an AP clavicle projection, the clavicle and ______ ________ ____ are visualized at the same transverse level. | superior scapular angle |
| Accurate centering on an AP clavicular is accomplished by centering a______CR to the __________. | perpendicular, midclavicle |
| In an AP axial projection of the clavicle, the medial _____ end lies next to the lateral edge of the vertebral column. | clavicular |
| In an AP axial projection of the clavicle, the superior scapular angle is visualized 0.5 inch ______to the clavicle. | inferior |
| In an AP axial projection of the clavicle, the middle and lateral thirds of clavicle are seen superior to the _______ ______ and the clavicle bows upwardly. | acromion process |
| In AP acromioclavicular joint projection, the lateral clavicle demonstrates minimal ________ superimposition. | AC joint |
| In AP scapula projection, the anterior and posterior margins of the _____ _____ are nearly superimposed. | glenoid cavity |
| In an AP projection of the scapula, the superior scapular angle is about 1/4 inch inferior to the _______. | clavicle |
| In an AP scapula projection, the ______ ______ is at the center of the exposure field. | midscapular body |
| In an AP scapula projection, the lateral border of the scapula is seen without _____ ____ superimposition and the thoracic cavity is superimposing the ______ _____. | thoracic cavity, vertebral border |
| If a breathing technique cannot be used for the AP scapular projection, what respiration should be used? | expiration |
| What degree of scapular rotation is demonstrated when the patient is positioned in an AP projection with the humerus resting against the side? | 35-45 degrees |
| In a lateral scapula projection, the superior scapular angle and _______ are on the same transverse plane. | clavicle |
| In a lateral scapula projection, the lateral and vertebral scapular borders are __________. | superimposed |
| Most scapular fractures occur at the _____and _____ of the scapula. | body and neck |
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