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When would you use CT or radiography? MRI?
CT or radiography: evaluation of bone matrix or lesions
MRI: soft tissues such as ligaments/tendons, delineate nerves and vessels
Name the carpal bones
going from thumb to pinky, proximal to distal
Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrum
Pisiform (then moving back to thenar side gives)
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate
Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle
You should order an X-ray only if...
age 55 or older OR,
isolated tenderness of the patella OR,
tenderness of head of fibula OR,
anable to bear weight for 4 steps (limping is ok).
What are the ABCS of radiology
A - alignment (any dislocation)
B - Bones (describe fractures or lesions)
C - Cartilage (any cartilage loss)
S - Soft tissue (any masses?)
Author
jonas112
ID
180762
Card Set
Imaging
Description
Imaging anatomy
Updated
2012-10-30T14:57:38Z
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