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)