Upper Extremity - Forearm

Question 1

Views for Forearm?

Answer 1

AP

Lateral

Question 2

AP Forearm: Film Size?

Answer 2

10 x 12 / Half

Pair with Lateral Forearm

Question 3

AP Forearm: Film Placement?

Answer 3

Vertical

Question 4

AP Forearm: Central Ray?

Answer 4

vertical CR to center of part, horizontal to mid film

Question 5

AP Forearm: Patient Placement?

Answer 5

arm extended in AP position

Question 6

AP Forearm: Collimate?

Answer 6

to skin

Question 7

AP Forearm: Helps View?

Answer 7

Ulna, Radius, Humerus

Question 8

Lateral Forearm: Film Size?

Answer 8

10 x 12 / Half

Pair with AP Forearm

Question 9

Lateral Forearm: Film Placement?

Answer 9

Vertical

Question 10

Lateral Forearm: Central Ray?

Answer 10

vertical CR to center of part, horizontal to mid film

Question 11

Lateral Forearm: Patient Placement?

Answer 11

flex elbow 90 degrees with lateral (thumb) side up

Question 12

Lateral Forearm: Collimate?

Answer 12

to skin

Question 13

Lateral Forearm: Helps View?

Answer 13

Ulna, Radius, Humerus