wrist bones proximal/ distal, lateral to medial

How much should the hand be rotated for the PA oblique projection?

45 degrees

Internal rotation

AP

Stecher Method

Elevate cassette, angle IR 20 degrees

Central ray enters what point for the AP Thumb?

MCP

Each proximal phalanx articulates with at

Metacarpal

Central ray enters what point for the PA projection of the 2nd- 5th digit?

PIP

how do you open joint spaces around the scaphoid?

Ulnar deviation

What should be done durring positioning of the PA projection of the trist to ensure that the OID is minimized?

flex fingers

Carpal bones located in the proximal row from lateral to medial

schaphoid (navicular), Lunate (semilunar), Triquetrum (triquatral, cuneiform or triangular), Pisiform

carpal bones located distal row from lateral to medial

trapezium (greater multangular), trapezoid (lesser multangular), capitate (Os maginum), Hamate (unciform)