Radiology 101

A. Fingers (Phalanges) 2nd – 5th finger- with three phalanges (proximal, middle and distal) Thumb- with two phalanges (proximal and distal) B. Hand Five metacarpal bones (base and head) C. Wrist (Carpals) Carpal bones (8) Proximal Row (Lateral to Medial) Navicular/ Scaphoid Lunate/ Semilunar linkscolor = “000000″; highlightscolor = “888888″; backgroundcolor = “FFFFFF”; channel = [...]

There are several notes to remember when we x-ray or radiograph the upper extremities, which includes the fingers (phalanges), the hands (metacarpals), the wrist (carpals), the radius and ulna (arm) and the humerus (forearm), of the human body.  For lateral projections of the forearm linkscolor = “000000″; highlightscolor = “888888″; backgroundcolor = “FFFFFF”; channel [...]