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What is the recommended patient position for the AP forearm projection?
What is the recommended patient position for the AP forearm projection?
- Prone
- Standing
- Supine
- Seated at the end of the table, facing RT(R) (correct)
Where should the marker be placed for the AP forearm projection?
Where should the marker be placed for the AP forearm projection?
- At the wrist (correct)
- At the elbow
- At the shoulder
- At the mid-forearm
Which error should be avoided in positioning for the AP forearm projection to demonstrate the radius and ulnar shafts clearly?
Which error should be avoided in positioning for the AP forearm projection to demonstrate the radius and ulnar shafts clearly?
- Extending the arm and keeping the hand pronated (correct)
- Keeping the hand supinated
- Flexing the arm
- Not focusing on humeral epicondyles
What anatomy does the AP forearm projection include?
What anatomy does the AP forearm projection include?
What is the recommended CR position for the AP forearm projection?
What is the recommended CR position for the AP forearm projection?
What is the general part position for the AP forearm projection?
What is the general part position for the AP forearm projection?
In which patient position is the entire upper limb positioned to be in the same plane for the AP forearm projection?
In which patient position is the entire upper limb positioned to be in the same plane for the AP forearm projection?
What does extending the arm and keeping the hand pronated lead to in the AP Forearm projection?
What does extending the arm and keeping the hand pronated lead to in the AP Forearm projection?
What is the correct position for the upper limb in the lateral forearm projection?
What is the correct position for the upper limb in the lateral forearm projection?
In the lateral forearm projection, where should the humeral epicondyles and wrist be positioned?
In the lateral forearm projection, where should the humeral epicondyles and wrist be positioned?
What should be superimposed in the lateral forearm projection?
What should be superimposed in the lateral forearm projection?
Where should the CR enter for the lateral forearm projection?
Where should the CR enter for the lateral forearm projection?
What is included in the collimation for the lateral forearm projection?
What is included in the collimation for the lateral forearm projection?
Which alternative/special projection can be used in the case of wrist trauma when the patient is unable to supinate or fully extend their arm?
Which alternative/special projection can be used in the case of wrist trauma when the patient is unable to supinate or fully extend their arm?
Which anatomical structure should be superimposed over the radius in the lateral forearm projection?
Which anatomical structure should be superimposed over the radius in the lateral forearm projection?
What is essential for optimal density and contrast in the lateral forearm projection?
What is essential for optimal density and contrast in the lateral forearm projection?
What is required for an X-table lateral trauma protocol in addition to the patient being unable to supinate or fully extend their arm?
What is required for an X-table lateral trauma protocol in addition to the patient being unable to supinate or fully extend their arm?
