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| What terms correctly describe the shoulder joint? | | Definition
| Scapulohumeral & glenohumeral | |
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| Which specific joint is found on the lateral end of the clavicle ? | | Definition
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| What angles are found on the scapula? | | Definition
| Inferior, lateral, & superior | |
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| Which of the following structure of the scapula extends most anteriorly? Gleniod cavityAcromionScapulae spine Coracoid process | | Definition
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| T/F : the male clavicle is shorter and less curved than the female clavicle | | Definition
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| Which bony structure separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae? | | Definition
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| Which of the following structures is considered most posterior?Scapular notchCoracoid processAcromion Superior border of scapula | | Definition
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| What type of movement is the scapulohumeral joint? | | Definition
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| T/F : even though the amount of radiation exposure is minimal for most shoulder projections, gonadal shielding should be used for children and adults of child bearing age | | Definition
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| T/F: the greatest technical concern during a pediatric shoulder study is voluntary movement | | Definition
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| Which imaging modality or procedure provides a functional, or dynamic, study of the shoulder? | | Definition
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| Acromioclavicular joint dislocation | | Definition
Superior displacement of distal clavicle
X-ray appearance-abnormal widening of acromioclavicular joint space | |
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| Which Projection and/or position best demonstrates signs of impigement syndrome? | | Definition
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| Which Pathologic condition often produces narrowing of the joint space? | | Definition
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| Which Pathologic condition may require a reduction in manual exposure factors? | | Definition
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| Which basic projection of the shoulder requires that the numeral epicondyles be parallel to the IR? | | Definition
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| Where is the central ray centered for a AP projection of the shoulder? | | Definition
| 1" superior to coracoid process | |
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| Which position of the shoulder and Proximal humerus projects the lesser tubercle in profile medially? | | Definition
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| What central ray angle should be used for the inferosuperior axial projection for the glenohumeral joint space? | | Definition
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| To best demonstrate the hill-sachs defect on the inferosuperior axial projection, which additional positioning maneuver must be used? | | Definition
| Use exaggereated external rotation | |
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| How are the humeral epicondyles aligned for a rotational lateromedial projection of the humerus ? | | Definition
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| Which special projection of the shoulder places the glenoid cavity in profile for an open scapulohumeral joint? | | Definition
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| For the erect version of the tangential projection for the intertubercular groove, the patient lens forward ______ from vertical . | | Definition
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| What is the major advantage of the supine, tangential version of the intertubercular groove projection over the erect version ? | | Definition
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| Which projection best demonstrates the supraspinatus outlet region? | | Definition
| Scapulae Y lateral (neer method) | |
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| With which of the following projections is a breathing technique recommended ?Grashey methodThansthoracic lateralFisk modification Garth method
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| Transthoracic lateral for humerus | |
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| What central ray angulation is required for the supraspinatus outlet tangential projection (neer method)? | | Definition
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| Which Pathologic feature is best demonstrated with the Garth method? | | Definition
| Scapulohumeral dislocations | |
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| Which anatomy of the shoulder is best demonstrated with a superoinferior axial projection (hobbs modification)? | | Definition
| Scapulohumeral joint space | |
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| If the patient cannot fully abduct the arm 90 for the inferosuperior axial projection (Clements modification), the technologist can angle the CR _____ degrees toward the axillary. | | Definition
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| Which of the following projections requires the CR to be centered 2" inferior and medial from the superolateral border of the shoulder?Tangential projection(Fisk modification)Inferosuperior axial(Clements projection)Posterior oblique(Grashey method) Scapula Y lateral projection | | Definition
| Posterior oblique (Grashey method) | |
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| Which anatomy best demonstrated with the alexander method? | | Definition
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| Which type of injury should be ruled out before the weight-bearing phase of an AC joint study? | | Definition
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| What is the minimum amoun of weight a large adult should have strapped to each wrist for the weight-bearing phase of an AC joint study? | | Definition
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| T/F: a posteroanterior PA axial projection ofthe clavicle requires a 35-34 degree caudal central ray angle | | Definition
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| T/F: a 72" SID is recommended for acromioclavicular joint study | | Definition
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| The three aspects of the clavicle are the- | | Definition
| Sternal extremity, body,& acromial extremity | |
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| The three angles of the scapula include- | | Definition
| Lateral, superior,& inferior | |
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| He anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as - | | Definition
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| What is the anatomic name for the armpit? | | Definition
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| What Re the names of the two fossae located on the posterior scapula ? | | Definition
| Infraspinous & supraspinus | |
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| All of the joints of he shoulder girdle are classified as being- | | Definition
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| Movement type for scapulohumeral - | | Definition
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| Movement type for sternoclavicular joint - | | Definition
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| Mmovement type for acromioclavicular joint- | | Definition
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| Greater tubercle profiled laterally, supination of hand, epicondyles parallel to IR, proximal humerus in Position for an AP projection | |
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| Epicondyles perpendicular to IR, lesser tubercle profiled medially, proximal humerus in a lateral position | |
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| Humeral epicondyles angled 45 degrees to IR,palm of hang against thigh | |
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| T/F: the use of a grid is not required for a should that measures less than 10 cm | | Definition
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| T/F: the kV range for adult shoulder projections is between 80-90 kV | | Definition
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| T/F: low mA with short exposure times should be used for adult shoulder studies | | Definition
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| T/F: large focal spot setting should be selected for most adult shoulder studies | | Definition
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| T/F: a high speed screen-IR system is recommended for shoulder studies when using a grid | | Definition
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| T/F: a 72" SID is recommended for most shoulder girdle studies | | Definition
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| T/F: re gonadal dose for most shoulder projections is .1 mrad or less | | Definition
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| T/F: the use of contact shields over the breast, lung, and thyroid regions is recommended for most shoulder projections | | Definition
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| Which kV range should be used for a shoulder series on an average adult? | | Definition
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| If physical immobilization is required, which individual should be ask to restrain a child fora shoulder series? | | Definition
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| T/F: CT arthrography of the shoulder joint requires the us of iodinated contrast to be injected into the joint | | Definition
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| T/F: MRI is an excellent modality for demonstrating nondisplaced fractures of the shoulder girdle | | Definition
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| T/F: nuclear medicine bone scans can demonstrate signs of osteomyelitis and cellulitis | | Definition
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| T/F: radiography is more sensitive than nuclear medicine for demonstrating physiologic aspects of the shoulder girdle | | Definition
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| T/F: ultrasound can provide a functional evaluation of joint movement that MRI cannot | | Definition
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| Which two basic shoulder projections are routinely taken for a shoulder( with no trauma) and proximal humerus ? | | Definition
| AP external & AP internal | |
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| Specifically wher is the central ray placed for an AP projection of the shoulder? | | Definition
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| Which lateral projection can be preformed to demonstrate the ENTIRE humerus for a Patient with a midhumeral fracture? | | Definition
| Transthoracic lateral projection | |
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| To best demonstrate a possible Hill-Sachs defect, which additional positioning technique can be added to the inferosuperior axial projection? | | Definition
| Rotate affected arm externally approximate 45 degrees | |
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| What type of CR angulation is required for he inferosuperior axial projection for the shoulder? | | Definition
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| The _______ projection of the shoulder produces an image of the glenoid process in profile | | Definition
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| Which projection produces a tangential projection of the intertubcular groove? | | Definition
| Tangential projection (Fisk modification) | |
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| The supine version o the tangential projection of the intertubercular groove requires that the CR be angled _______ posteriorly from the horizontal plane | | Definition
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| Which projection would be best for demonstrating a possible dislocation of the proximal humerus? | | Definition
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| Corresponding method:Neer method | | Definition
| Supraspinatus outlet tangential | |
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| Corresponding method: Grashey method | | Definition
| AP oblique for glenoid cavity | |
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| Corresponding method: Lawrence method | | Definition
| Inferosuperior axial or transthoracic lateral | |
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| Corresponding method: Fisk modification | | Definition
| Tangential for intertubercular groove | |
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| Corresponding method: Garth method | | Definition
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| Which nontrauma projections can be preformed erect to provide a lateral view of the proximal humerus in relationship to the glenohumeral joint? | | Definition
| Superoinferior axial projection (Hobbs modification) | |
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| How much CR angled for the inferosuperior axial projection (Clements modification) if the patient cannot fully abduct the arm 90 degrees? | | Definition
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| What CR angle is required for the AP axial projection (Alexander method) for AC joints? | | Definition
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| T/F: the superoinferior axial projection (Hobbs modification) requires no CR angle | | Definition
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| T/F: the transthoracic lateral projection can be preformed for possible fractures or dislocations of the proximal humerus | | Definition
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| T/F: the use of breathing technique is recommended for the transthoracic lateral humerus projection | | Definition
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| T/F: the affected arm must be placed into external rotation for the transthoracic lateral projection | | Definition
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| T/F: a CR angle of 10-15 caudad maybe used for the transthoracic lateral projection if the patient is unable to elevate the uninjured arm and shoulder sufficiently | | Definition
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| T/F: the scapular Y lateral (anterior oblique) position requires the body to be rotated 45-60 degrees anteriorly toasted the affected side | | Definition
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| Which shoulder projection delivers the greatest skin dose to the Patient ? | | Definition
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| Which of the following requires the smallest And highest thyroid dose?AP neutral rotation Transthoracic lateralAP clavicle Scapular Y lateral | | Definition
Scapular Y lateral
Transthoracic lateral | |
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| Which special projection ofthe shoulder girdle requires that the affected side be rotated 45 degrees toward the cassette and uses a 45 degrees caudad central ray angle? | | Definition
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| A thin shouldered patient requires (more or less) CR angle for an AP axial clavicle projection than a large shouldered patient | | Definition
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| A posterior dislocation of the humerus projects the humeral head (superior or inferior) to the glenoid cavity with the AP apial oblique axial | | Definition
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