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Positioning- unit 2

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what is partially visible on a pelvis radiograph when the legs are in anatomic position   lesser trochanters  
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when taking a pelvis radiograph and you need to see the lesser trochanters internally what lower limb rotation would you use   external rotation  
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what lower leg rotation during a pelvis radiograph would the lesser trochanter not be seen   medial rotation  
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which gender has a pelvis that is narrower, deeper, and less flared than the other   male  
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which gender has a pelvis that is wider, more shallow, and more flared than the other   female  
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which gender has a pubic arch that has an acute angle   male  
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which gender has a pubic arch that has an obtuse angle   female  
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which gender has an inlet shape that is more oval or heart shaped   male  
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which gender has an inlet shape that is more round and larger   female  
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what is the joint between the sacrum and each ilium   si joints  
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what is the structure between the right and left pubic bones   symphasis pubis  
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what is the temporary growth joint of each acetabulum that solidifies in mid-teen years   union on acetabulum  
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what is the joints between head of femur and acetabulum of pelvis   hip joints  
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what type of joint is the si joint   synovial  
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what type of joint is the sym pubis   cartilaginous  
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what type of joint is the union of acetabulum   cartilaginous  
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what type of joint is the hip joint   synovial  
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ankylosing spondykitis   first effect demonstrated is the fusion of si joints, cases extensive calcification of the ant. long. lig. of the spinal column; aka bamboo spine  
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avulsion fx of the pelvis   cause extreme pain and are difficult to dx if not properly imaged, occurs in adolescent athletes who experience sudden forceful, or unbalanced contraction of the tendentious and muscular attachments; lower kV when imaging, running hurdles can be a cause  
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chondrosarcoma   malignant tumor of the cartilage; occurs in the pelvis and long bones in men over age 45  
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developmental dysplasia of the hip   hip dislocations that are caused by a condition that is present at birth and may require frequent hip readiographs  
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legg-calve-perthes disease   most common type of aseptic or ischemic necrosis, lesion typically involves only one hip; primarily in boys ages 5-10  
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metastatic carcinoma   malignancy that spreads in the bone via the circulatory or lymphatic system, or by direct invasion  
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osteoarthritis   aka DJD, degeneration of joint cartilage and adjacent bone causing pain ans stiffness  
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pelvic ring fx   caused by severe blow or trauma to one side of the pelvis, may result in a fracture site away from the site of primary trauma  
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proximal femur fx   most common in older adult or geriatric patients with osteoporosis or avascular necrosis  
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slipped capital femoral epiphysis   occurs in 10 to 16 years olds during rapid growth when even minor trauma can precipitate its development  
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what is the technique for an AP Pelvis   mAs: 12 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for an AP Pelvis "Frog-Leg"   mAs: 12 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for an AP Axial "Outlet" - Taylor Method   mAs: 10 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for an AP Axial "Inlet" Projection: Pelvis   mAs: 12 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for an Posterior Oblique Pevlis -- Acetabulum (RPO)-- Judet Method   mAs: 10 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for an Posterior Oblique Pevlis -- Acetabulum (LPO) -- Judet Method   mAs: 10 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for an AP hip   mAs: 12 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for an Axiolateral inferosuperior (trauma) hip   mAs: 40 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for a Unilateral "Frog-Leg" projection - Mediolateral Hip   mAs: 12 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for an AP Axial Projection Sacroiliac Jts   mAs: 9 kV: 85  
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what is the technique for a Posterior Oblique (RPO) Sacroiliac Jt   mAs: 12 kV: 80  
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what is the technique for a Posterior Oblique (LPO) Sacroiliac Jt   mAs: 12 kV: 80  
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what is the technique for an AP Femur Mid & Distal   mAs: 12 kV: 70 - 80  
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what is the technique fo/r an AP Femur (Hip) -- Proximal   mAs: 12 kV: 75-85  
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what is the technique for a Lateral -- Mediolateral or lateromedial Femur -- Mid & Distal   mAs: 7 kV: 70 - 80  
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what is the technique for a Lateral -- Mediolateral Femur -- Mid & Proximal   mAs: 12 kV: 70 - 80  
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where is the location of the central ray for an AP Pelvis   CR directed midway between level of ASISs and symphysis pubis Approx. 2 inches inferior to level of ASIS  
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where is the location of the central ray for an AP Pelvis "Frog-Leg"   directed CR to a point 3 inches below level of ASIS  
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where is the location of the central ray for an AP Axial "Outlet" - Taylor Method   direct CR to a midpoint 1 to 2 inches distal to the superior borderof the symphysis pubis or greater trochanters  
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where is the location of the central ray for an AP Axial "Inlet" Projection: Pelvis   direct CR to a midpoint at level to the ASIS  
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where is the location of the central ray for an Posterior Oblique Pevlis-- Pain in the anterior rim-- Acetabulum (RPO)-- Judet Method   2 inches distal and 2 inches medial to the downside ASIS  
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where is the location of the central ray for an Posterior Oblique Pevlis -- Pain in the posterior rim -- Acetabulum (LPO) -- Judet Method   2 inches distal to the upside ASIS  
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where is the location of the central ray for an AP hip   CR directed to 1 or 2 inches distal to midfemoral femoral neck  
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where is the location of the central ray for an Axiolateral inferosuperior (trauma) hip   directed CR to femoral neck & to the IR Rotate affected leg 15 to 20 degrees unless contraindicated  
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where is the location of the central ray for a Unilateral "Frog-Leg" projection - Mediolateral Hip   directed to midfemoral neck  
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where is the location of the central ray for an AP Axial Projection Sacroiliac Jts   direct CR to a midline point about 2 inches below the level of the ASIS  
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where is the location of the central ray for a Posterior Oblique (RPO) Sacroiliac Jt   direct the CR to 1 inch medial to the upside ASIS  
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where is the location of the central ray for a Posterior Oblique (LPO) Sacroiliac Jt   direct the CR to 1 inch medial to the upside ASIS  
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where is the location of the central ray for an AP Femur Mid & Distal   CR directed midpoint of IR  
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where is the location of the central ray for an AP Femur (Hip) -- Proximal   place IR top edge level with ASIS. CR directed to midpoint of IR  
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where is the location of the central ray for a Lateral -- Mediolateral or lateromedial Femur -- Mid & Distal   direct CR to femur and IR directed to midpoint of IR  
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where is the location of the central ray for a Lateral -- Mediolateral Femur -- Mid & Proximal   CR perpendicular to femur and directed to midpoint of IR  
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what is the angle of teh CR for females for an AP Axial "Outlet" - Taylor Method   30 to 45 Degrees Cephalad  
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what is the angle of teh CR for males for an AP Axial "Outlet" - Taylor Method   20 to 35 Degrees Cephalad  
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what is the angle of the CR for an AP Axial "Inlet" - Taylor Method   40 degrees caudad  
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what is the angle of the CR for an AP Axial Projection Sacroiliac Jts   30 to 35 degrees cephala  
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bones that make up the pelvic   2 hip bones, sacrum, coccyx  
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bones that make up pelvic girdle   2 hip bones  
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3 divisions of hip bones   ilium, ischium, pubis  
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when and where do there bones fuse into one   fuse into one bone in midteens, occurs in acetabulum  
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list what makes up the ilium   body, ala or wing, and crest  
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list 2 important positioning landmarks   ASIS and iliac crest  
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false pelvis   general area above or superior to the oblique plane through the pelvic brim  
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true pelvis   are inferior to the plane thru the pelvic brim, cavity is completely surrounded by boney structures  
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state 2 angles of the proximal femur   average adult: 125 degrees 15-20 degree ant angle of the neck and head of the femur  
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explain why the femoral should be inverted (internally rotated) for hip or pelvis radiography   puts the proximal femur and hip joint into a true AP projection  
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alternative landmark for location of the pubic level other than the pubis itself   ASIS and iliac crest  
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describe the correct degree of abduction of the femora in the axiolateral projection unilateral modified (Cleaves method)   40-45 degrees  
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name the position and projection of the CR which visualizes the si joints bilaterally with one exposure   AP axial si joints  
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point out the differences in central ray angulation for the AP axial projection (taylor method) when the patient is male or female   20-35 degrees for males, 30-45 degrees for females  
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state the correct relationship between the central ray, femoral neck, and film in the axiolateral projection (Danelius-Miller projection)   CR perpendicular to femoral neck and IR  
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describe two methods for obtaining lateral projections of the hip when the patient cannot be moved from the supine position   Danelius-Miller method: elevate pelvis about 1-2 inches; Clements-Nakayama Method: Angle cassette 15 degrees from vertical, and centered to femoral neck, and angle 15-20 degrees from horizontal  
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list 4 essential parts of the proximal femur   head, neck, greater trochanter, and lesser trochanter  
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