Medical Imaging Modalities Worksheet

Which imaging modality is most commonly used to detect bone fractures?

• MRI

• CT

• X-ray

• Ultrasound

MRI is preferred over X-ray in evaluating:

• Joint space narrowing

• Muscle tears

• Bone fractures

• Calcification

Which imaging technique is best for visualizing cortical bone detail?

• CT

• MRI

• Ultrasound

• PET scan

What is the primary use of ultrasound in musculoskeletal imaging?

• Detecting fractures

• Assessing soft tissue injuries

• Evaluating bone density

• Detecting tumors

Which radiologic sign suggests osteoporosis?

• Increased bone density

• Cortical thickening

• Decreased bone density

• Periosteal reaction

A meniscal tear in the knee is best visualized by:

• X-ray

• MRI

• CT

Stress fractures are often first detected by:

• Bone scan

• MRI

• CT

• X-ray

What is the radiographic hallmark of osteoarthritis?

• Joint space narrowing

• Bone cysts

• Osteophytes

• All of the above

Which imaging is most sensitive for detecting bone marrow edema?

• CT

• MRI

• X-ray

• Ultrasound

Which of the following can be assessed by DEXA scan?

• Bone density

• Joint alignment

• Muscle injury

• Fracture healing