Radiology

Anterior view

1. Type of scan2. Plane of direction3. Directional term

describing relationship of point A to point B

A

B

Superior view

4. Type of scan5. Plane of direction6. Two possible directional terms describing relationship of point A to point B

A

B

Anterior view

7. Type of scan8. Plane of direction9. Two possible directional terms describing relationship of point A to point B

A

A

B

Superior view

10. Type of scan11. Plane of Direction12. Major organ(s) visible13. Directional term describing relationship of point A to point B

AB

Lateral View14. Type of scan15. Plane of direction16. Two possible directional terms describing relationship of point A to point B describing relationship of point A to point B

BA

17. Type of scan18. Plane of Direction19. Name of organ “A”20. Name of organ “B” A

B

Superior view

Lateral view

21. Type of scan22. Plane of direction23. 3 body regions visible24. Directional term describing relationship of point A to point B

A

B

25. Type of scan26. Plane of Direction27. Major organ(s) visible28. Directional term describing relationship of point A to point B

Superior viewA

B

Anterior view

29. Type of scan30. Plane of direction31. Major body region viewed32. Directional term describing relationship of point A to point B

A

B

33. Type of scan34. Plane of Direction35. Major organ(s) visible36. Directional term describing relationship of point A to point B

Superior view A B

37. Type of scan38. Plane of Direction39. Major organ(s) visible40. Directional term describing relationship of point A to point B

A

BPosterior view

Case Study

41. During afternoon soccer practice, Sarah is hit behind her knee by a teammate. As Sarah falls to the ground and can’t get up, she knows something is wrong. She cannot support her weight on the injured leg, but is able to bend her knee slightly. What type of scan will doctors likely use to make a diagnosis and recommendation for treatment? Explain why you chose this option.

42. Sammy, a fourth grader, falls while climbing on the monkey bars at school. After falling, his brachial region is displaced at an abnormal angle. What type of scan will doctors likely use to make a diagnosis and recommendation for treatment? Explain why you chose this option.

Case Study

43. Susan has been having terrible headaches for a few months. After looking at her diet and environment for possible causes, doctors decide to look further into her brain. What type of scan will doctors likely use to make a diagnosis and recommendation for treatment? Explain why you chose this option.

Case Study

Case Study

44. Describe a situation in which a doctor would recommend a CT scan rather than an MRI to examine soft tissue.