GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

RADIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of pro jection is tangential infero-superior view of the wrist that allows visualization of the carpal sulcus
A
Carpal Zone View
B
Guyon’s View
C
Phalen Tunnel View
D
Carpal Tunnel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The carpal tunnel view is an axial projection to demonstrate the medial and lateral prominences and the concavity.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the carpal tunnel view, the palmar surface of hand is placed in contact with the cassette which is placed at the table margin; and the wrist is dorsiflexed approximately 135 degrees. A vertical beam is used, centered to an approximate midpoint of the dorsiflexed wrist.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scaphoid series is comprised of posteroanterior, oblique, lateral and angled posteroanterior projections. The series examines the carpal bones focused mainly on the scaphoid. It also examines the radiocarpal and distal radioulnar joints along with the distal radius and ulna.

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