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Test Mon 7/13
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Anatomy
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06/27/2015

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Term
How many phalanges are in the foot?
Definition
14
Term
For an AP oblique projection of the foot in either medial or lateral rotation, the plantar surface of the foot should form an angle of:
Definition
30 degrees
Term
Where is the central-ray directed for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella?
Definition
Through the patellofemoral joint space
Term

How many bones are in the foot?

a. 14

b. 26

c. 27

d. 29

Definition
b. 26
Term
The central-ray angulation for a lateral projection of the calcaneus is:
Definition
0 degrees
Term

What is the central-ray angle for an AP projection of the leg?

a. 0 degrees

b. 5 degrees caudad

c. 7 degrees caudad

d. 5 to 7 degrees cephalad

Definition
a. 0 degrees
Term

What is the central-ray angle for a PA projection of the patella?

a. 0 degrees

b. 5 degrees cephalad

c. 10 degrees cephalad

d. 5 to 15 degrees cephalad

Definition
a. 0 degrees
Term
What is the position of the femoral condyles when the leg is properly positioned for an AP projection?
Definition
Parallel to the IR
Term
The central ray is directed to which of the following for an AP or AP axial projection of the foot?
Definition
base of the third metatarsal.
Term

How many bones make up the leg?

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

Definition
a. 2
Term

Which of the following forms the ankle "mortise"?

1) lateral malleolus of the fibula.

2) medial malleolus of the tibia.

3) inferior surface of the tibia.

Definition
1, 2 & 3
Term
For an AP projection of the toes, the central ray is directed to the:
Definition
third MTP joint
Term

The most commonly performed oblique projection of the foot is the:

a. AP oblique in medial rotation.

b. AP oblique in lateral rotation.

c. PA oblique in medial rotation.

d. PA oblique Grashey method.

Definition
a. AP oblique in medial rotation
Term
How many phalanges are in the great toe?
Definition
2
Term
In order to place the patella parallel with the plane of the IR for a PA projection, the heel must be rotated:
Definition
5 to 10 degrees laterally
Term

The central-ray angulation for an AP oblique projection of the toes is:

a. 0 degrees

b. 5 degrees

c. 10 degrees

d. 15 degrees

Definition
a. 0 degrees
Term
How much is the knee joint flexed for the PA axial projection (Holmblad method) of the intercondylar fossa?
Definition
70 degrees
Term
How many degrees are the lower leg & foot rotated for the AP oblique projection of the toes in medial rotation?
Definition
30 to 45 degrees
Term

Which of the following are the essential oblique projections of the ankle?

1) AP oblique, 45-degree medial rotation.

2) AP oblique, 45-degree lateral rotation.

3) AP oblique, 15-20 degree medial rotation for the ankle mortise.

a. 1 & 2

b. 1 & 3

c. 2 & 3

d. 1, 2 & 3

Definition
b. 1 & 3
Term
What is the degree of angulation for the tangential projection of the patella (Settegast method)?
Definition
variable, depending on the degree of knee flexion.
Term
The largest & strongest tarsal bone is the:
Definition
calcaneus
Term

The central-ray angle for an AP, bilateral weight-bearing knee is:

a. 0 degrees

b. 5 degrees cephalad

c. 5 degrees caudad

d. 5 to 7 degrees cephalad

Definition
a. 0 degrees
Term
The name of the small round bones located on the plantar surface of the foot, typically beneath the first MTP joint, is the:
Definition
sesamoids
Term

The central-ray angulation for a lateral projection of the knee is:

a. 0 degrees

b. 10 degrees cephalad

c. 15 degrees cephalad

d. 5 to 7 degrees cephalad

Definition
d. 5 to 7 degrees cephalad
Term

For a lateral projection of the ankle, the central ray must enter the:

a. navicular

b. tibiofibular joint

c. medial malleolus

d. lateral malleolus

Definition
c. medial malleolus
Term

Which of the following is the essential lateral projection of the calcaneus?

a. lateral (lateromedial)

b. lateral (mediolateral)

c. lateromedial oblique

d. lateromedial oblique, weight-bearing

Definition
b. lateral (mediolateral)
Term
For an AP projection of the ankle, the central-ray must enter the:
Definition
ankle joint, midway between malleoli
Term
What is the central-ray angulation for the axial (plantodorsal) projection of the calcaneus?
Definition
40 degrees
Term
How many tarsal bones are in the foot?
Definition
7
Term
To demonstrate the ankle mortise, the leg & foot should be rotated medially how many degrees?
Definition
15 to 20 degrees
Term

Where is the central-ray directed for an AP projection of the knee?

a. 1/2 above the patellar base.

b. 1/2 inch above the patellar apex.

c. 1/2 inch below the patellar base.

d. 1/2 inch below the patellar apex.

 

Definition
d. 1/2 inch below the patellar apex
Term

What is the central-ray angle for a lateral projection of the patella?

a. 0 degrees

b. 5 degrees cephalad

c. 7 degrees cephalad

d. 10 degrees cephalad

Definition
a. 0 degrees
Term

How far should the IR extend beyond the ankle or knee joint for an AP projection of the leg?

a. 1/2 inch

b. 1 inch

c. 1 1/2 inches

d. 2 inches

Definition
c. 1 1/2 inches
Term

Which of the following positions can be used to perform the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella?

1) seated

2) supine

3) prone

Definition
1 & 3
Term
Which projections of the ankle are performed on a patient following an inversion or eversion injury?
Definition
AP "stress studies"
Term

The central-ray angulation for the AP ankle projection is:

a. 0 degrees

b. 5 degrees caudad

c. 10 degrees caudad

d. 15 to 20 degrees caudad

Definition
a. 0 degrees
Term

For an AP oblique projection of the knee, the limb is rotated:

a. 25 degrees

b. 30 degrees

c. 45 degrees

d. 30 to 40 degrees

Definition
c. 45 degrees
Term
The central-ray angle for a lateral projection of the ankle is:
Definition
0 degrees
Term
The central-ray angulation for an AP oblique projection of the ankle is:
Definition
0 degrees
Term

Which position is the patient placed in for a PA projection of the patella?

a. supine

b. prone

c. lateral

d. upright

Definition
b. prone
Term
When the ASIS to tabletop measurement is greater than 24cm, the central-ray angulation for an AP knee is:
Definition
5 degrees cephalad
Term

What is the patient position for a lateral projection of the third, fourth, or fifth toes?

a. supine, with the leg & foot laterally rotated.

b. 45 degrees oblique, with the leg & foot laterally rotated.

c. lateral recumbent, on the affected side.

d. lateral recumbent, on the unaffected side.

Definition
c. lateral recumbent, on the affected side
Term

The superior surface of the foot is termed the:

a. dorsal surface

b. plantar surface

c. anterior surface

d. superior surface

Definition
a. dorsal surface
Term
Where is the central-ray directed for a lateral projection of the calcanus?
Definition
1 inch distal to the medial malleolus
Term
The preferred method of positioning the patient for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella is:
Definition
seated on the table
Term

How many metatarsal bones are in the foot?

a. 4

b. 5

c. 6

d. 7

Definition
b. 5
Term
The second largest bone in the body is the:
Definition
tibia
Term
Which of the following bones does not bear body weight?
Definition
fibula
Term

Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the knee?

a. 1/2 inch above the patellar apex.

b. 1 inch above the patellar apex.

c. 1/2 inch below the patellar apex.

d. 1 inch below the patellar apex.

Definition
c. 1/2 inch below the patellar apex
Term
How much is the knee plexed for a lateral projection?
Definition
20 to 30 degrees
Term

The essential projections of the calcaneus are:

1) axial (plantodorsal)

2) axial (dorsoplantar)

3) lateral (mediolateral)

a. 1 & 2

b. 1 & 3

c. 2 & 3

d. 1, 2 & 3

Definition
b. 1 & 3
Term
How much is the knee flexed for a lateral projection of the patella?
Definition
5 to 10 degrees
Term
Where is the central-ray directed for an AP projection of knees - weight bearing?
Definition
1/2 inch below the apices of the patellae
Term

How much should the leg be flexed for a lateral projection of the knee?

a. 10 degrees

b. 15 degrees

c. 10 to 20 degrees

d. 20 to 30 degrees

Definition
d. 20 t0 30 degrees
Term

Which of the following will ensure that the knee is in proper position for a lateral projection?

1) epicondyles are perpendicular to the IR.

2) patella is perpendicular to the IR.

3) leg is flexed 20 to 30 degrees.

Definition
1, 2 & 3
Term

How many degrees of angulation are required to oopen the IP joint spaces of the toes on an AP projection?

a. 0 degrees

b. 10 degrees

c. 15 degrees

d. 20 degrees

Definition
c. 15 degrees
Term
To prevent lateral rotation, how should the foot be positioned for a lateral projection of the ankle?
Definition
in dorsiflexion
Term

Often, the leg is too long to fit on one IR for radiographs.  Which joint or joints should be included on the IR when the site of a lesion is known?

a. the ankle joint

b. the knee joint

c. both joints on two IRs

d. the joint closest to the lesion

Definition
d. the joint closest to the lesion
Term

Which of the following projections of the knee best demonstrates the narrowing of joint space?

a. AP

b. AP oblique

c. lateral

d. AP of both knees with weight-bearing

Definition
d. AP of both knees with weight-bearing
Term

Which lateral projection of the foot is the most commonly performed?

a. lateromedial (lateral recumbent position)

b. mediolateral (lateral recumbent position)

c. lateromedial (standing weight-bearing)

d. mediolateral (standing weight-bearing)

Definition
b. mediolateral (lateral recumbent position)
Term
The central-ray for an oblique projection of the foot is:
Definition
0 degrees
Term

Which of the following must be rotated for all oblique projections of the ankle?

1) pelvis

2) leg

3) foot

a. 1 & 2

b. 1 & 3

c. 2 & 3

d. 1, 2 & 3

Definition
c. 2 & 3
Term

The medial & lateral oblique projections of the ankle require the leg & foot to be rotated how many degrees?

a. 10 degrees

b. 25 degrees

c. 45 degrees

d. 15 to 20 degrees

Definition
c. 45 degrees
Term

Which ankle projection will clearly demonstrate the "ankle mortise" in profile?

a. AP

b. AP oblique, 15 to 20 degree internal rotation.

c. AP oblique, 45 degree internal rotation.

d. AP oblique, 45 degree external rotation.

Definition
b. AP oblique, 15 to 20 degrees, internal rotation
Term

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The bone in the foot indicated above is the:

a. navicular

b. talus

c. calcaneus

d. medial cuneiform

Definition
a. Navicular
Term

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The area identified on the patella in the figure above is:

a. apex

b. base

c. inferior articulating surface.

d. superior articulating surface.

Definition
a. apex
Term

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The bone identified in the figure above is:

a. tibia

b. cuboid

c. talus

d. navicular

Definition
c. talus
Term

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Which projection is demonstrated in the figure above?

a. PA foot

b. AP axial foot

c. axial calcaneus (plantodorsal)

d. axial calcaneus (dorsoplantar)

Definition

 

c. axial calcaneous (plantodorsal)

Term

Which of the following positions can be used to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa using the Holmblad method?

1. standing (horizontal central ray)

2. kneeling on the table (vertical central ray)

3. standing with knee on stool (vertical central ray)

a. 1 & 2

b. 1 & 3

c. 2 & 3

d. 1, 2 & 3

Definition
d. 1, 2 & 3
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