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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |