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Hand Radiographic Anatomy
Julia R. Crim, MDJeffrey W. Grossman, MD
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TERMINOLOGY

  • Abbreviations

    • Abductor digiti minimi (ADM)
    • Abductor pollicis brevis (APB)
    • Carpometacarpal (CMC)
    • Distal interphalangeal (joint) (DIP)
    • Dorsal palmar arch (DPA)
    • Extensor digitorum communis (EDC)
    • Extensor pollicis longus (EPL)
    • Extension, extensor (ext.)
    • Flexor digiti minimi (FDM)
    • Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP)
    • Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)
    • Flexion, flexor (flex.)
    • Flexor pollicis brevis (FPB)
    • Flexor pollicis longus (FPL)
    • Interosseus membrane (IOM)
    • Interphalangeal (joint) (IP)
    • Metacarpal (MC)
    • Metacarpophalangeal (joint) (MCP)
    • Opponens digiti minimi (ODM)
    • Opponens pollicis (OP)
    • Phalanx (phal.)
    • Proximal interphalangeal (joint) (PIP)
    • Retinaculum, retinacular (retinac)
    • Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
    • Superficial palmar arch (SPA)
    • Volar plate (VP)
  • Definitions

    • For this text, the hand will be defined as beginning at the carpometacarpal joint
    • In anatomic position, hand is in supination
      • Thumb points away from body, palm faces forward
    • Radial: Toward radius and synonymous with lateral(ly)
    • Ulnar: Toward ulna and synonymous with medial(ly)
    • Mesial: Toward midline of structure
      • In the hand, for example, 3rd digit is more mesial than 2nd and 4th digits, which are more mesial than 1st and 5th digits

IMAGING ANATOMY

  • Orientation of Thumb

    • Metacarpals

      • Metacarpal Heads

        • Phalanges

          • Appearance of Terminal Tufts

            • Evaluating Joint Width

              ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES

              • Imaging Pitfalls

                • Evaluating Alignment

                  • Nutrient Grooves

                    Radiographic Views

                    • Hand Series

                      • PA Oblique View

                        • Lateral View

                          • AP Oblique View

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                            TERMINOLOGY

                            • Abbreviations

                              • Abductor digiti minimi (ADM)
                              • Abductor pollicis brevis (APB)
                              • Carpometacarpal (CMC)
                              • Distal interphalangeal (joint) (DIP)
                              • Dorsal palmar arch (DPA)
                              • Extensor digitorum communis (EDC)
                              • Extensor pollicis longus (EPL)
                              • Extension, extensor (ext.)
                              • Flexor digiti minimi (FDM)
                              • Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP)
                              • Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)
                              • Flexion, flexor (flex.)
                              • Flexor pollicis brevis (FPB)
                              • Flexor pollicis longus (FPL)
                              • Interosseus membrane (IOM)
                              • Interphalangeal (joint) (IP)
                              • Metacarpal (MC)
                              • Metacarpophalangeal (joint) (MCP)
                              • Opponens digiti minimi (ODM)
                              • Opponens pollicis (OP)
                              • Phalanx (phal.)
                              • Proximal interphalangeal (joint) (PIP)
                              • Retinaculum, retinacular (retinac)
                              • Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
                              • Superficial palmar arch (SPA)
                              • Volar plate (VP)
                            • Definitions

                              • For this text, the hand will be defined as beginning at the carpometacarpal joint
                              • In anatomic position, hand is in supination
                                • Thumb points away from body, palm faces forward
                              • Radial: Toward radius and synonymous with lateral(ly)
                              • Ulnar: Toward ulna and synonymous with medial(ly)
                              • Mesial: Toward midline of structure
                                • In the hand, for example, 3rd digit is more mesial than 2nd and 4th digits, which are more mesial than 1st and 5th digits

                            IMAGING ANATOMY

                            • Orientation of Thumb

                              • Metacarpals

                                • Metacarpal Heads

                                  • Phalanges

                                    • Appearance of Terminal Tufts

                                      • Evaluating Joint Width

                                        ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES

                                        • Imaging Pitfalls

                                          • Evaluating Alignment

                                            • Nutrient Grooves

                                              Radiographic Views

                                              • Hand Series

                                                • PA Oblique View

                                                  • Lateral View

                                                    • AP Oblique View