Author Question: What position is the patient in when the posterior surface of the hand is in contact with the outer ... (Read 46 times)

rachel9 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

What position is the patient in when the posterior surface of the hand is in contact with the outer thigh?

internal rotation
neutral
adduction
external rotation

Question 2

If a foreign body were located in the plantar surface of the foot, which projection would best determine its placement?

dorsoplantar
mediolateral
plantodorsal axial
AP oblique

phuda · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

internal rotation

Rationale: Considering anatomical position, rotation of the arm medially until the posterior surface is in contact with the outer thigh is internal rotation; epicondyles would be perpendicular to the image receptor.

Answer to Question 2

mediolateral

Rationale: The mediolateral projection or lateral position will best demonstrate placement of a foreign object, determining if it affects only soft tissue or involves bone.