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Which term refers to the path of the central x-ray?
Which term refers to the path of the central x-ray?
- Penetration
- Attenuation
- Scatter
- Projection (correct)
Which bony structures are located on the distal end of the ulna?
Which bony structures are located on the distal end of the ulna?
- Radial head and olecranon process
- Ulnar head and styloid process (correct)
- Coracoid process and acromion
- Trochlea and capitulum
Which joint of the hand is formed by the articulation of the head of a metacarpal with a digit?
Which joint of the hand is formed by the articulation of the head of a metacarpal with a digit?
- Intermetacarpal
- Carpometacarpal
- Metacarpophalangeal (correct)
- Interphalangeal
Which body habitus represents a person of large, massive stature in whom the stomach is located high and nearly horizontal within the abdomen?
Which body habitus represents a person of large, massive stature in whom the stomach is located high and nearly horizontal within the abdomen?
How should the hand be positioned for the PA oblique projection of the hand?
How should the hand be positioned for the PA oblique projection of the hand?
Study Notes
X-ray Imagery
- The central ray is a term used to describe the path of the central x-ray.
Anatomy of the Ulna
- The styloid process and the head of the ulna are bony structures located on the distal end of the ulna.
Anatomy of the Hand
- The metacarpophalangeal joint is formed by the articulation of the head of a metacarpal with a digit.
Body Habitus
- The asthenic habitus is a body type characterized by a person of large, massive stature in whom the stomach is located high and nearly horizontal within the abdomen.
Positioning for Radiography
- For the PA oblique projection of the hand, the hand should be positioned with the palmar surface facing downwards and the fingers extended and together.
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Description
Test your knowledge of radiographic body planes, body habitus, and anatomical terminology with this quiz. Identify the fundamental body planes, understand the characteristics of different body habitus types, and enhance your understanding of anatomical divisions.
