the normal variation of a small sesamoid bone located in posterior
kneearticulates with distal tibia, distal fibula, articulates with
talusankle flexed raises foot up
palpable landmark anterior surface of proximal
tibiaarticular surface of the proximal tibia is a large flat surface
superior aspect proximal aspect of tibia
largest bone in thigh / also the heaviest bone in
bodycondyles of femur - tibial plateau
what articulates to form knee joint
posterior of distal femur
ischium opium Linus make up what?
what bones combine to form the hip bone?
rounded socket portion of hip joint?
anterior superior iliac spine
lateral aspect of the ilium is an anterior projection palpable on the anterior surface of the body in the hip region
in ap axial projection of foot where is the central ray?
where does the CR enter for a AP axial projection
enterwhich surface is in contact with IR on a lateral projections of the foot?
AP oblique of the foot what angle does plantar surface form with IR?
AP oblique 30 degrees medial rotation
to demonstrate metatarsal without super imposition what projection would you use?
wedge compensating filter
what device may help density of AP axial of foot?
where does the CR enter on an AP projection of the 1st
toelegs extended in supine position maximum dorsoflexed, cr is 40 degrees cephalic of plantar surface of foot, what is demonstrated?
ankle mortise and talus fibula joint articulation
when leg is extended ankle is dorsoflexed 90 degrees between leg and foot, medially rotated 15 degrees CR is perpendicular to IR thru midpoint what is resulting image?
CR enters perpendicular to the malleous
what is correct positioning of a lateral ankle projection
ankle, knee, entire tibia & fibula
what must be included on a AP projection of the lower leg?
extended resting on ir, dorsoflexed 90 degree angle
what is correct position of AP projection of technology lower
legWhat surface of the lower leg placed in contact with IR for lower leg lateral projection?
lateral projection of knee
a tube angle of 5 degree cephalic is used when taking what projection?
1 1/2 inch below apex of patella
where does cr enter on patient for a AP projection of the knee
Will leave an artifact on image
if patient leaves on denim jeans for knee xray what can occur?
for a lateral projection what part of knee is in contact with
IRsuper imposition of femoral condyles
what anatomy is used in a lateral projection of the knee to determine if lined up properly?
what is correct amount of knee flexion for PA axial projection holmblad method
tangential (sunrise) projection of the patella (settegast method)
patient prone knee flexed 80 degree femur/lower leg angle cr 15-20 cephalic, inferior margin of patella is what position?
what projection is used to demonstrate patella and femoral patellar joint space
suspected patellar fracture
for a lateral projection of the knee flexion is limited to 10 degrees when?
at level of the superior anterior iliac spine
AP projection proximal femur the ir is placed so the superior margin is where?
15 degree medial rotation for legs
what is proper position of lower limb for an AP projection of the pelvis?
bring femoral neck parallel to IR
what is the purpose of inferiority rotating lower extremities?
medially rotated 15 degrees
for an AP projection of hip what is proper position for lower extremities
axial lateral projection (danelius Miller)
in addition to an AP projection what image of hip is done on patient with a suspected hip fracture?
stress to a bone from repeated injuries that would not cause fractures if they occurred only
oncehow many degrees is leg rotated medially for AP oblique projection of
toesrecumbent on unaffected side
how is patient positioned for a lateral of the first and second toes?
perpendicular to point midway between malleoli
where is cr placed for AP ankle projection
tibiofibular articulation
a AP oblique of knee medially rotated demonstrates?
what degree is the limb internally rotated for AP of femur
2 1/2 in distal a line drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of line asis and symphysis pubis
where does the CR enter for a AP projection of the hip?