A PA oblique wrist projection with poor positioning demonstrates an obscured trapeziotrapezoi-dal joint space and excessive trapezoid and capitate superimposition.
How should the positioning setup be adjusted for an optimal image to be obtained?
a. Externally rotate the wrist.
b. Internally rotate the wrist.
c. Ulnar-deviate the wrist.
d. Unflex the hand.
Question 2
A lateral wrist projection obtained with the wrist in slight internal rotation demonstrates the
1. distal scaphoid anterior to the pisiform.
2. radius posterior to the ulna.
3. distal scaphoid distal to the pisiform.
4. radius anterior to the ulna.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 and 4 only
c. 1 and 4 only
d. 2 and 3 only
Palpating the Wrist Joint
Malignant melanoma. This photograph demonstrates the highly characteristic color of this tumor.
Spectra of a Metal-Poor and a Metal-Rich Star
Positioning the Patient in the Supine Position
Stripping along flexor and extensor muscles with your thumb from attachments at wrist to elbow.
Use two hands to squeeze both sides of the arm at the same time. Apply from shoulder to wrist. ...