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 The bones that make up the spinal column are the ____________________.

Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE in regards to the AP projection of the thumb?     1. the hand should be placed palm down against the IR     2. CR is perpendicular to the MCP joint     3. CR is perpendicular to the IP joint     4. The entire first digit including the trapezium should be visualized on the radiograph

The most common primary malignant bone tumor is children is?

 An inflammation of the periosteum is known as ____________________.

The area of the rib that contains nerves and blood vessels is called the? 

This radiograph represents which projection/position?

Evaluation criteria for a lateral projection of the humerus includes:     1. epicondyles parallel to IR     2. greater tubercle in profile laterally     3. epicondyles perpendicular to IR

Which of these are TRUE of the RAO sternum radiograph?1. patient should be rotated 35-45 degrees2. a 72” SID should be utilized3. an orthostatic breathing technique should be utilized4.  the CR should be centered 1” to the left (upside) of the midsagittal plane

For the AP projection of the scapula, the:     1. patient’s arm is abducted 90 degrees and hand is supinated     2. orthostatic breathing technique is preferred     3. CR should be perpendicular and centered 3” above the coracoid process

Which of these trauma terms means “a bruise without fracture”?