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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which bones of the pelvis compose the acetabulum? | Pubis, ischium, and ilium |
| What is the name of the border that extends on the hip bone from the posterior superior iliac spine to the ASIS? | iliac crest |
| What is the name of the process that separates the greater sciatic notch from the lesser sciatic notch on the hip bone? | ischial spine |
| Where in the pelvis is the body of the pubis located | It forms part of the acetabulum |
| Where should the IR be centered for the AP projection of the pelvis? | Midway between the ASIS and the pubic symphysis |
| How should the central ray be directed for the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves method) to demonstrate bilateral hips? | perpendicularly |
| What specific portion of the acetabulum is demonstrated by the AP oblique projection, external oblique position (Judet method)? | Anterior rim |
| Which of the following would best demonstrate the pubic and ischial rami without foreshortening? | AP axial "outlet" projection (Taylor method) |
| What is the proper central ray orientation for the AP axial projection (Taylor method) for female patients? | 30-45° cephalad |
| Which process is located at the superolateral aspect of the proximal femoral shaft? | Greater trochanter |
| What structures for the posterior part of the pelvis? | Sacrum and coccyx |
| Name two areas of the proximal femur that are common sites for fractures in elderly patients. | Neck and intertrochanteric crest |
| Which three names refer to the major bone that makes up the right or left half of the pelvis? | Os coxae, hip bone, and innominate |
| For the lateral projection of the femur, how should the pelvis be positioned to demonstrate only the knee joint with the distal femoral shaft? | True lateral |
| For which lower limb projection should the pelvis be rotated 10-15° from true lateral? | Lateral projection of the proximal femur |
| For which lower limb projection should the lower limb be rotated medially 10-15°? | AP projection of the proximal femur |
| Which projection of the knee can be accomplished with the patient upright, the affected knee flexed and its anterior surface in contact with a vertically placed IR, and the horizontally directed central ray entering the posterior aspect of the knee? | PA axial projection (Holmblad method) |
| How should the central ray be directed for the bilateral weight-bearing AP projection of the knees? | perpendicularly |
| How long should the collimated field be for the AP and AP oblique projections of the ankle? | 8 inches |
| Which projection of the ankle should be performed to best demonstrate a ligamentous tear? | AP projection with inversion |
| Which articulation should be seen in profile with the AP oblique projection (medial rotation) of the ankle? | Talofibular |
| Which projection of the ankle best demonstrates the talofibular joint space free from bony superimposition? | AP oblique projection (medial rotation) |
| How many degrees and in which direction should the foot and leg be rotated to best demonstrate the mortise joint for the AP oblique projection of the ankle? | 15-20° medially |
| Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the bases of the fourth and fifth metatarsals free from superimposition? | AP oblique projection (medial rotation) |
| How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the axial (plantodorsal) projection of the calcaneus? | 40° cephalad |
| What procedural compensation is required for the plantodorsal axial projection of the calcaneus when the patient cannot dorsiflex the foot sufficiently to place the plantar surface vertical? | Elevate the leg on sandbags to achieve the correct position |
| Where should the central ray be directed for the AP oblique projection of the foot? | to the base of teh third metatarsal |
| How should the central ray be directed to best demonstrate the tarsometatarsal joint spaces of the midfoot for the AP projection of the foot? | 10° posteriorly (toward the heel) |
| Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the sinus tarsi? | AP oblique projection (medial rotation) |
| Which projection of the foot best demonstrates most of the tarsals with teh least amount of superimposition? | AP oblique projection (medial rotation) |
| How many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection of the foot? | 30 degrees medially |
| How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the foot? | 10° cephalad (toward the heel) |
| How many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection to demonstrate the second toe? | 30-45° medially |
| How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the toes? | 15° cephalad (toward the heel) |
| Which term refers to the prominent process on the anterior surface of the proximal tibia that is just inferior to the condyles? | Tuberosity |
| Which part of the talus articulates with teh distal tibia? | trochlea |
| Which two tarsal bones articulate with each other by way of three facets? | Talus and calcaneus |
| Which articulation of the foot is a gliding-type joint? | Intertarsal |
| Which articulation is an ellipsoid-type joint? | Metatarsophalangeal |
| Which cuneiform is the largest cuneiform? | Medial |
| What is the most distal part of a metatarsal? | Head |
| How should the pelvis be positioned to demonstrate the distal femur (lateral projection)? | true lateral |
| (Lateral projection) How should the pelvis be positioned to demonstrate the proximal femur? | From true lateral, the pelvis should be rolled posteriorly about 10-15° |
| (PA Axial - Camp-Coventry method) Approximately how many degrees should the knee be flexed? | 40-50° |
| Where will the patella be located on a correctly positioned AP projection of the knee? | slightly off center to the medial side of the femur |