Question 1
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Which bones comprise the forearm?
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Carpals and metacarpals
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Metacarpals and radius
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Phalanges and ulna
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Radius and ulna
Question 2
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How many total phalanges are there in one hand?
Question 3
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How many total phalanges are there in the human body (fingers and toes)? [blank_start]56[blank_end]
Question 4
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What is the total number of bones that make up the hand and wrist in one hand?
Question 5
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List the carpal bones found in the distal row from lateral to medial. List both names for each bone.
A. [blank_start]Trapezium[blank_end] / [blank_start]Greater multangular[blank_end]
B. [blank_start]Trapezoid[blank_end] / [blank_start]Lesser multangular[blank_end]
C. [blank_start]Capitate[blank_end] / [blank_start]Os magnum[blank_end]
D. [blank_start]Hamate[blank_end] / [blank_start]Unciform[blank_end]
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Trapezium
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Greater multangular
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Trapezoid
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Lesser multangular
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Capitate
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Os magnum
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Hamate
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Unciform
Question 6
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How many interphalangeal joints are found in one upper extremity?
Question 7
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Each proximal phalanx articulates with a:
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Middle phalanx
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Metacarpal
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Carpal bone
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Distal phalanx
Question 8
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How many metacarpal bones are found in one upper limb?
Question 9
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Which of the following articulates with the bases of the metacarpal bones?
Question 10
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Which joint of the hand is formed by the articulation of the head of a metacarpal with a digit?
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Carpometacarpal
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Distal interphalangeal
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Metacarpophalangeal
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Proximal interphalangeal
Question 11
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Where in the wrist is the pisiform bone located?
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Medial side of the distal row
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Medial side of the proximal row
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Lateral side of the distal row
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Lateral side of the proximal row
Question 12
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Where in the wrist is the trapezium/ greater multangular bone located?
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Medial side of the distal row
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Medial side of the proximal row
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Lateral side of the distal row
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Lateral side of the proximal row
Question 13
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Which bones are classified as short bones?
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Phalanges
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Metacarpals
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Carpals
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Vertebrae
Question 14
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Write the singular form of the following:
Phalanges: [blank_start]Phalanx[blank_end]
Vertebrae: [blank_start]Vertebra[blank_end]
Carpals: [blank_start]Carpal[blank_end]
Question 15
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Match the joint locations with the correct term.
Between the two phalanges of the first digit: [blank_start]1st IP[blank_end]
Between the 1st metacarpal and the prox. phalanx of the thumb: [blank_start]1st MCP[blank_end]
Between the middle and distal phalanges of the 4th digit: [blank_start]4th DIP[blank_end]
Between the carpals and first metacarpal: [blank_start]1st CMC[blank_end]
Between the forearm and the carpals: [blank_start]Radiocarpal[blank_end]
Between the distal radius and ulna: [blank_start]distal radioulnar[blank_end]
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1st IP
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1st MCP
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4th DIP
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1st CMC
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Radiocarpal
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distal radioulnar
Question 16
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The pisiform and the hamular process are separated and visible in profile in which of the following projections?
Question 17
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In the anatomical position, which bone of the forearm is located on the medial side?
[blank_start]Ulna[blank_end]
Question 18
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List the three standard projections of the hand:
1. [blank_start]PA[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]PA oblique[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
Question 19
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What is the standard SID for an examination of the hand in inches and centimeters?
[blank_start]40[blank_end] in [blank_start]100[blank_end] cm
Question 20
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List the standard projections of the forearm:
1. [blank_start]AP[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
Question 21
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For the PA projection of the hand, where should the central ray be directed?
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Midcarpal area
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Base of the third metacarpal
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Third metacarpophalangeal joint
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PIP joint of the third digit
Question 22
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From the prone position, how many degrees should the hand be rotated for the PA oblique projection of that hand?
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15 degrees
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30 degrees
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45 degrees
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60 degrees
Question 23
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How should the hand be positioned for the PA oblique projection of the hand?
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From the prone position, rotate the hand ulnar side up
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From the prone position, rotate the hand radial side up
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From the supine position, rotate the hand ulnar side up
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From the supine position, rotate the hand radial side up
Question 24
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How should the central ray be directed for a PA projection of the hand?
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Horizontal to the IR
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10 degrees cephalad
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Perpendicular to the IR
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10 degrees caudad
Question 25
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Which of the following kVp ranges should be used for a hand procedure?
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50-60 kVp
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70-80 kVp
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110-120 kVp
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130-150 kVp
Question 26
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Which of the following mAs ranges should be used for a wrist procedure?
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1-3 mAs
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10-15 mAs
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30-50 mAs
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100-200 mAs
Question 27
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In the PA projection of the hand, all the bones of the hand are demonstrated in the frontal plane except for the [blank_start]Thumb[blank_end] which is in the [blank_start]oblique[blank_end] projection.
Question 28
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The extreme, outermost lower corner of each lung is called the:
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Base
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Apex
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Costophrenic angle
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Pleura
Question 29
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The structure within each lung where oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange occurs are called:
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Carina
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Alveoli
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Hilum
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Bronchi
Question 30
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Where is the central ray centered for the PA projection of the second digit?
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Affected PIP joint
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Affected middle phalanx
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Affected MCP joint
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Affected CMC joint
Question 31
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How many bones make up the carpal region of one hand?
Question 32
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Which projection of the wrist required that the IR be inclined toward the elbow at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal?
Question 33
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Which carpal bone is of primary interest in the PA axial projection?
[blank_start]Scaphoid[blank_end]
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Scaphoid
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Trapizium
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Hamate
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Pisiform
Question 34
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From the prone position, how many degrees should a finger be rotated for the lateral projection of that finger?
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15 degrees
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45 degrees
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90 degrees
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180 degrees
Question 35
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Which wrist positioning maneuver opens the carpal interspaces on the lateral side of the wrist, with particular emphasis on the scaphoid?
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Hyperflexion
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Hyperextension
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Ulnar deviation
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Radial deviation
Question 36
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Which projection of the wrist requires that the radial styloid process be superimposed over the ulnar styloid process?
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PA
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PA oblique
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Lateral
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PA axial projection
Question 37
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How should the hand be positioned for an AP projection of the forearm?
Question 38
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Which projection of the forearm requires that the elbow be flexed 90 degrees?
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AP
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AP medial oblique
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Lateral
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AP lateral oblique
Question 39
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Which structure is located on the lateral aspect of the distal forearm?
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Ulnar head
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Radial head
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Ulnar styloid precess
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Radial styloid precess
Question 40
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List the standard projections for the thumb:
1. [blank_start]AP[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]PA oblique[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
Question 41
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To which joint should the central ray be directed for projections of the thumb?
1st [blank_start]MCP joint[blank_end]
Question 42
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List the two ways a lateral projection of the hand may be obtained and the clinical reason for the difference on each projection
A. [blank_start]Fan lateral[blank_end] : To see [blank_start]fractures[blank_end] of phalanges
B. [blank_start]Lateral extension[blank_end] : To see [blank_start]foreign[blank_end] bodies
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Fan lateral
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fractures
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Lateral extension
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foreign
Question 43
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A single PA projection of the left hand, including the carpal bones, in a pediatric patient is taken as part of what procedure?
Question 44
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In a radiographic image of the carpal bones (wrist) obtained in the PA projection, the fingers are flexed in order to:
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Decrease rotation of the carpal bones
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Decrease the part-to-image receptor distance (OID)
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Open the carpal interspaces
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Superimpose the lateral carpal bones
Question 45
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To avoid crossing the radius and ulna during the radiographic examination of the forearm in the AP projection, the hand should be:
Question 46
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Which digit of the hand produces the least OID in the lateral projection of that digit?
Question 47
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List the correct CR placement for a PA wrist projection:
[blank_start]Midcarpal[blank_end] area, [blank_start]Perpendicular[blank_end] to the IR
Question 48
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List the proper CR placement for a lateral projection of the forearm:
[blank_start]Mid[blank_end] forearm, [blank_start]perpendicular[blank_end] to the IR
Question 49
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Which carpal bone is the largest and which carpal bone is the most often fractured?
Largest : [blank_start]Capitate[blank_end]
Fractured: [blank_start]Scaphoid[blank_end]
Question 50
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In the lateral projection of the forearm, the angle between the forearm and humerus should be:
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20 degrees
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90 degrees
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45 degrees
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120 degrees
Question 51
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Label the Medial, Lateral, and Distal aspects of the structures in the diagram:
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Distal
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Proximal
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Lateral
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Medial
Question 52
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Projection: [blank_start]AP[blank_end]
Body region: [blank_start]Forearm[blank_end]
What kVp and mAs ranges would you use for this image? [blank_start]55-65[blank_end] kVp, [blank_start]2-4[blank_end] mAs
Which letter indicates the body/shaft of the radius? [blank_start]C[blank_end]
Question 53
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Projection: [blank_start]PA[blank_end]
Body region: [blank_start]Hand[blank_end]
Question 54
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Label the Hamate and Navicular bones
Question 55
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Label the image:
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1st metacarpal
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2nd metacarpal
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3rd metacarpal
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4th metacarpal
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5th metacarpal
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scaphoid
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Ulnar styloid process
Question 56
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Projection: [blank_start]PA oblique[blank_end]
Body part: [blank_start]Hand[blank_end]
Question 57
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Label the image:
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Sesamoid bone
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3rd middle phalanx
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2nd middle phalanx
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Interphalangeal joint
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4th metacarpal
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3rd metacarpal
Question 58
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Name the projection demonstrated: [blank_start]Tangential[blank_end]
Question 59
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Projection: [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
Body part: [blank_start]Thumb[blank_end]
(Use abbreviations to answer joint labels)
A: [blank_start]Distal phalanx[blank_end]
B: [blank_start]IP[blank_end] joint
C: [blank_start]Proximal phalanx[blank_end]
D: [blank_start]MCP[blank_end] joint
E: [blank_start]metacarpal[blank_end]
F: [blank_start]CMC[blank_end] joint
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Lateral
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Thumb
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Distal phalanx
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IP
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Proximal phalanx
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MCP
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metacarpal
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CMC
Question 60
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Identify each structure:
A: [blank_start]Olecranon process[blank_end]
B: [blank_start]Trochlear notch[blank_end]
C: [blank_start]Coronoid process[blank_end]
D: Ulnar [blank_start]body[blank_end]
E: Ulnar [blank_start]head[blank_end]
F: Ulnar [blank_start]styloid process[blank_end]
Which bone in the diagram represents the bone in the lateral projection? A or B? [blank_start]A[blank_end]
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Olecranon process
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Trochlear notch
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Coronoid process
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body
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head
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styloid process
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A