general anatomy and positioning terminology

Question 1

what plane divides the body into front and back

Answer 1

coronal plane

Question 3

which plane divides the body into left and right

Answer 3

sagittal plane

Question 4

which plane divides the body into top and bottom

Answer 4

horizontal plane

Question 5

give 2 examples of specialized planes

Answer 5

interiliac (above iliac crests) and occlusal (between teeth)

Question 6

palmar

Answer 6

anterior part of hand

Question 7

plantar

Answer 7

posterior side of foot (sole)

Question 8

dorsal

Answer 8

anterior part of hand and foot, back

Question 9

parietal

Answer 9

lining or wall of a body cavity

Question 10

visceral

Answer 10

covering of an organ

Question 11

ipsilateral

Answer 11

on the same side of the body

Question 12

contralateral

Answer 12

on opposite sides of the body

Question 13

what is the projection

Answer 13

path of CR from tube to IR
defined by entrance/exit
INDEOENDANT OF POSITION

Question 14

what are the 5 essential projections?

Answer 14

AP, PA, axial, lateral, oblique

Question 15

name 4 methods

Answer 15

coyle, holmblad, lauenstein, towne

Question 16

what is the view

Answer 16

how the anatomy is seen by the IR
OPPOSITE OF PROJECTION

Question 17

what is the difference between body position and radiographic position

Answer 17

body position is the general posture, radiographic position is how they are placed, relative to the IR

Question 18

recumbent

Answer 18

lying down (in any position)

Question 19

supine

Answer 19

on back, face up

Question 20

prone

Answer 20

lying on stomach, face down

Question 21

trendelenburg

Answer 21

supine with head downwards

Question 22

fowler

Answer 22

supine with head upwards

Question 23

sims

Answer 23

semi-prone on left anterior side

Question 24

lithotomy

Answer 24

supine with knees and hips flexed, thighs abducted and rotated externally

Question 25

what are the 4 oblique radiographic positions

Answer 25

RAO LAO LPO RPO

Question 26

how are oblique radiographic positions named

Answer 26

by what is against the IR

Question 27

how are decubitus radiographic positions named?

Answer 27

by what is against THE TABLE

Question 28

what are the 3 decubitus positions

Answer 28

L/R lateral ventral dorsal

Question 29

lordotic position

Answer 29

upright, patient leaning backwards

Question 30

how many bones are in the human body

Answer 30

206

Question 31

why do bones show up on radiographs

Answer 31

bones are the densest tissue, and so will absorb more radiation

Question 32

what in long bones changes from developing to fully developed

Answer 32

the epiphyseal plate turns into an epiphyseal line

Question 33

sthenic

Answer 33

average

Question 34

asthenic

Answer 34

does not exist (super slim)

Question 35

hypostenic

Answer 35

smaller than usual

Question 36

hypersthenic

Answer 36

larger than usual

Question 37

why do we need a minimum of 2 projections

Answer 37

removes superimposition determines alignment of fractures and foreign bodies

Question 38

what requires 3 projections

Answer 38

joints

Question 39

what 2 markers are required

Answer 39

anatomic marker (L/R) patient ID and site (digital)

Question 40

which body parts are the exceptions to hanging in anatomical position

Answer 40

fingers to forearms feet and toes