Radiology 2 Chapter 12

What is indicated by a side marker?

The side of the patient

What does Supination mean?

To turn the arm so that the palm of the hand is up

Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body is called?

Abduction

Movement of a part toward the central axis of the body is called?

Adduction

What are the two basic divisions of the skeletal system?

Axial and Appendicular

What is the result of imaging patient motion on a radiograph?

Blurring of the radiograph

What term is used to describe the path of the CR from the radiographic tube, through the patient, and to the IR?

Projection

Which of the following are parts of the axial skeleton?

Skull, and Spine

What body position term indicates that the patient is lying on his or her back?

Supine

What term is applied to joints that are not moveable?

Synarthrosis

What structure would typically require the IR to be placed crosswise?

Clavicle

How many bones compose the skeletal system?

206

A joint that is classified as diarthrodial is?

Freely moveable

What term is applied to joints that allow limited movement?

Amphiathrosis

What term is used to describe a straightened joint?

Extension

Which of the following are examples of long bones?

Femur, Humerus, and Tibia

The study of diseases of abnormal conditions of the body is termed?

Pathology

Which of the following are parts of the appendicular skeleton?

Pelvis, and Extremities

When a patient is imaged in the prone position, the patient must be?

Placed in a recumbent position on his or her stomach

Which of the following are the main parts of a cell?

Plasma Membrane, Cytoplasm, and Nucleus

What term is applied to the back portion of the body or body part is?

Posterior

What is the proper term for the "Pictures" produced by x-rays?

Radiographs

What structure would typically require the IR to be placed lengthwise?

Spine

Which of the following describes anatomic position?

Standing facing the observer with palms of hands turned forward and toes facing anteriorly