Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy: Review Exercise D Flashcards

Fracture and dislocation of the posterior lip of the distal radius

Barton's fracture

Most common type of primary malignant tumor occurring in bone

multiple myeloma

Reduction in the quantity of bone or atrophy of skeletal tissue

osteoporosis

Sprain or tear of the ulnar collateral ligament

Skier's thumb

An abnormality of the cartilage affecting long bones

Achondroplasia

Transverse fracture extending through the distal aspect of the
metacarpal neck, most often the 5th metacarpal

Boxer's fracture

Hereditary condition marked by abnormally dense bone

osterpetrosis

Transverse fracture of the distal radius with posterior displacement
of the distal fragment

Colles' Fracture

osteoarthritis

Narrowing of joint space with periosteal growths on the joint margins

bursitis

Fluid filled joint space with possible calcification

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Possible calcification in the carpal sulcus

Osteomyelitis

Soft tissue swelling and loss of fat-pad detail visibility

osteopetrosis

mixed areas of sclerotic and cortical thickening along with
radiolucent lesions

What is the exposure factor adjustment for Advanced Paget's Disease

increase

What is the exposure factor adjustment for Joint effusion

None

What is the exposure factor adjustment for Advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis

decrease

What is the exposure factor adjustment for Osteoporosis

decrease

What is the exposure factor adjustment for Osteopetrosis

increase

What is the exposure factor adjustment for bursitis

none