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projections and positions

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What are the 3 types of bone in the hand?   Phalanges, Metacarpals and Carpals  
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What are the 3 types of phalanges   Proximal, Middle, Distal  
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What is the joint in the thumb?   Interphalangeeal (IP Joint)  
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What is the joint between the base of the proximal phalanx and the metacarpal?   Metacarpophlangeal Joint (MCP)  
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What is the joint in between the carpals?   Carpmetacarpal (CMC)  
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What bone does the scaphoid articulate with?   Radius  
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What bone does the lunate articulate with?   Radius  
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What are the two joints between the radius and ulna?   Proximal radioulnar and distal radioulnar  
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Where is the head of the ulna located?   Near the wrist  
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What is the kvp for upper limb?   50-70  
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What size focal spot should be used?   small  
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What is a Barton's Fx?   dislocation of the posterior lip of the distal radius  
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What is a Bennett's Fx?   @ base of 1st metacarpal  
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What is a Boxer's Fx?   @ fifth metacarpal  
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What is a Colles' Fx?   Fx in distal radius when the fragment is displaced posteriorly  
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What is a Smith's Fx?   Fx of distal radius where fragment is displaced anteriorly  
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For the fingers, where is the PA, PA oblique and Lateral centered?   PIP  
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For the thumb, where should the CR be centered for the AP, PA Oblique and Lateral Projections   1st MCP  
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Which projection should be used for a Bennett's Fx?   AP Modified Robert's  
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How and where is the CR placed for a Modified Robert's   15degrees towards the wrist at the 1st CMC  
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Where is the CR for a PA Hand?   3rd MCP joint  
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Where is the CR for a "fan" hand?   2nd MCP joint  
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What is the kVp for a lateral hand?   55-65  
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Where is the CR for a Lateral Extension/Flexion?   2nd to 5th MCP  
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What is the kVp for Wrist projections?   60+/-6  
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Where is the CR for a PA/AP wrist?   Midcarpal area  
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What wrist projection is best to show a Barton's, Colles' or Smith's Fx?   Lateral-Lateromedial Projection  
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Where is the CR for a PA and PA Axial Scaphoid   At scaphoid and at 10 degree proximal angle towards elbow  
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What type of joint is the IP joint?   Hinge  
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What type of joint is the MCP joint?   Ellipsoidal  
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What type of joint is the CMC1 joint?   Saddle  
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What type of joint is the CMC2-5 joint?   Gliding  
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What is the cast conversion for fiberglass?   Increase mAs 25-30 and kVp 3-4  
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What is the cast conversion for dry plaster?   Increase mAs 50-60 and kVp 5-7  
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What is the cast conversion for wet plaster?   Increase mAs 100 and kvp 8-10  
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What is a subluxation?   partial dislocation  
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What is the most common fx of the distal radius and ulna?   Torus or Buckle  
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