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What is the main disadvantage of MRI compared to CT?
What is the main disadvantage of MRI compared to CT?
- It cannot capture flowing blood
- It does not show air pockets
- It is more expensive
- It is not as good for imaging cortical bone (correct)
On an MRI, what appears as a long black line that can be confused with cortical bone?
On an MRI, what appears as a long black line that can be confused with cortical bone?
- Tendons
- Medullary cavity
- Cortex (correct)
- Flowing blood
Which part of a long bone is always black on MRI scans?
Which part of a long bone is always black on MRI scans?
- Medullary cavity (correct)
- Air
- Metaphysis
- Epiphysis
What term describes the tapered part of a long bone?
What term describes the tapered part of a long bone?
Where is the medullary cavity located in a long bone?
Where is the medullary cavity located in a long bone?
What part of a long bone is referred to as the shaft?
What part of a long bone is referred to as the shaft?
'Growth plate' would be most commonly associated with which part of a bone in a child's wrist?
'Growth plate' would be most commonly associated with which part of a bone in a child's wrist?
Which imaging technique is described as being quick, not expensive, and having relatively low radiation?
Which imaging technique is described as being quick, not expensive, and having relatively low radiation?
What is a disadvantage of plain x-rays mentioned in the text?
What is a disadvantage of plain x-rays mentioned in the text?
Which imaging technique is characterized by being excellent for showing displacement or joint involvement?
Which imaging technique is characterized by being excellent for showing displacement or joint involvement?
Which imaging technique is described as having no radiation used in its process?
Which imaging technique is described as having no radiation used in its process?
What is an advantage of MRI mentioned in the text in relation to its ability to look at soft tissues?
What is an advantage of MRI mentioned in the text in relation to its ability to look at soft tissues?
Which imaging technique is stated as being more expensive and frequently not necessary?
Which imaging technique is stated as being more expensive and frequently not necessary?
Based on the text, which imaging technique shows water (fluid) behind the patella?
Based on the text, which imaging technique shows water (fluid) behind the patella?
What is the term for a fracture produced by the pull of ligamentous or tendinous attachment?
What is the term for a fracture produced by the pull of ligamentous or tendinous attachment?
Which fracture terminology implies a fracture caused by misuse or overuse?
Which fracture terminology implies a fracture caused by misuse or overuse?
In a greenstick fracture, how is the cortex of the bone affected?
In a greenstick fracture, how is the cortex of the bone affected?
Which type of force causes a torus fracture?
Which type of force causes a torus fracture?
What does an avulsion fracture result from?
What does an avulsion fracture result from?
Which type of fracture involves the cortex being bent or buckled on one side without complete breakage?
Which type of fracture involves the cortex being bent or buckled on one side without complete breakage?
What characterizes a stress fracture?
What characterizes a stress fracture?
In fracture terminology, what is implied by 'comminuted'?
In fracture terminology, what is implied by 'comminuted'?
