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Joints connecting the metacarpals to the proximal phalanges of the fingers.

Joints between the phalanges (bones) of the fingers.

Small, round bones located near joints.

The longest metacarpal bone in the hand.

Imaging method showing the thumb diagonally from a face-on view.

Projection of the hand/wrist at 45° for proper view.

The central point for a specific image for a specific axis.

Overlaying of bones in an X-ray image.

Requirements for a successful X-ray of the hand, including visibility of specific parts and alignment of bones.

The lower end of the radius, ulna, and the base of 5 metacarpals.

A type of wrist X-ray where the patient's wrist is positioned face-on to the X-ray machine.

The two bones forming the forearm; the radius is involved in wrist formation; ulna is not.

A wrist X-ray taken from the side.

The joint space between the radius & ulna in the wrist.

The joints between the wrist bones (carpus) and the hand bones (metacarpals).

Specific elements needed to consider an X-ray of the wrist/hand successful.

A carpal bone in the wrist. Important for proper wrist function.

Wrist X-ray taken with movement of the wrist/hand.

X-ray views of the wrist from 3/4, usually showing a specific part in greater detail.

Correct posture of the patient for a specific X-ray view ( e.g. sitting/standing/lying down ).

The upper end of the humerus articulates with the glenoid cavity.

The base of the humeral head, angled downwards and inwards.

Two prominent bony protrusions outside the anatomical neck.

The part of the humerus shaft separating the head from the rest.

The distal end of the humerus flattens from front to back and widens.

Bony prominence on the outer side of the lower humerus.

A pulley-shaped structure of the lower humerus.

Anterior and posterior recesses above the trochlea and condyle.

Anterior-posterior X-ray of the humerus while the patient is standing or seated.

The humerus must be complete, including articular and adjacent compartments and cortex-medullary visibilities.

Lateral X-ray of the humerus.

Complete humerus, articular surfaces and adjacent structures, showing clear cortex and medullary structures.

Profile view from the side of the chest.

Imaging technique focusing on the bicipital groove.

Determining the structures and their arrangement

The sternum is a flat bone in the center of the chest, composed of three parts: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.

An X-ray taken from a side view of the sternum, requiring specific patient positioning (standing/sitting, expanded chest, shoulders back), and forced, held inspiration.

From C3 to C7, the cervical vertebrae have forked transverse processes.

An angled X-ray positioning the image of the sternum alongside the heart shadow.

The X-ray must clearly show the manubrium, clavicle edges, body, and xiphoid process of the sternum, with the body in clear profile.

successful picture showing all necessary elements (manubrium, clavicles, body and xiphoid) in the right positions.

The central point from where the X-ray beam originates, specifically located in certain ways for proper imaging.

There are 7 cervical vertebrae in the neck region.

An anterior-posterior X-ray of the hip, with the patient lying on their back, ensuring the pelvis is in the center of the image.

A lateral X-ray of the hip, with the patient lying on their side, enabling a side view of the joint.

Movement of the hip joint forward and backward, measured in degrees.

Hip movement away from and towards the midline of the body, also measured in degrees.

Turning the hip joint inwards and outwards, also measured in degrees.

The central beam aimed at the hip joint during X-ray imaging.

X-ray criteria showing the hip joint and surrounding structures correctly aligned and visible.

A sideways X-ray view of the urethra, where the hip is positioned for optimal visualization of the region.

A specific oblique hip X-ray projection from a standing position for specific analysis.

Correct body posture of the patient for accurate X-ray imaging of the hip.

Lateral X-ray of the lumbar spine, positioning the patient straight to show the side of the spine.

The five segments of the lower spine.

Requirements for successful lumbar spine X-ray images.

Correct patient positioning for a lumbar X-ray from the side.

Specific anatomical points to center the X-ray beam, like L3.

The area where the lumbar spine meets the sacrum.

Adjusting the patient to attain a side-view of the spine.

Angle of the X-ray beam relative to the patient for optimal visualization of L5-S1.

Positioning the X-ray beam to capture L3 details.

Different positioning of the patient that allows multiple views of the spine during radiographic imaging.

Correct patient posture from front to back, for a frontal X-ray.

X-ray beam centered on L3 for a frontal image.

Criteria to ensure images are clear for diagnosis of spinal issues regarding the lumbar region.

Patient lying on their back for X-ray.

Study of structures visible via X-ray, helping identify injuries or abnormalities.