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Radiographic Procedures: Skeletal System Questions and Answers Flashcards

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  1. For an AP shoulder, how should the arm be positioned to show the greater tuberosity in profile?

    Answer: External rotation with hand supinated and epicondyles parallel to detector

    External rotation places the greater tuberosity in lateral profile.

  2. What is the Mortise view of the ankle and how is it positioned?

    Answer: Demonstrates ankle mortise joint uniformly open; internally rotate 15-20 degrees

    Internal rotation 15-20 degrees places the intermalleolar line parallel to the detector.

  3. What are the key positioning elements for an AP pelvis radiograph?

    Answer: Centre between ASIS and symphysis pubis; feet internally rotated 15-20 degrees; verify symmetric ASIS positioning

    Internal foot rotation compensates for femoral neck anteversion, showing necks in full length.

  4. What are the Ottawa Ankle Rules?

    Answer: Clinical decision rules determining whether ankle radiographs are needed based on physical findings

    Validated rules that reduce unnecessary ankle imaging by 30-40%.

  5. What projections constitute a standard knee series?

    Answer: AP, lateral, and obliques showing joint space, patella, and tibial plateaus respectively

    Multiple projections demonstrate different structures without superimposition.

  6. What is proper positioning for a lateral cervical spine, and what must be demonstrated?

    Answer: Erect true lateral, shoulders depressed, 72-inch SID; all 7 cervical vertebrae including C7-T1

    All 7 vertebrae including the C7-T1 junction must be demonstrated.