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Midterm Review-Exam 1
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
07/11/2017

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The least occurring body habitus is the:

Definition
hypersthenic
Term
Voluntary motion resulting from lack of control can be caused by:
1) fear
2) age (child)
3) tremors
Definition
1 and 2
Term
he body plane dividing the body from front to back indicated in the figure above is:
Definition
midcoronal
Term
 

Which of the following would not be located in the abdominal cavity?

 

kidneys

stomach

rectum

pancreas

 

 

Definition
rectum
Term
Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following?
1) peristalsis
2) spasm
3) breathing
Definition
1 and 2
Term

Which of the following planes divides the body into superior or inferior portions?

     
Definition
horizontal or transverse
Term

The plane that divides the body into equal posterior and anterior halves is termed the:

     
Definition
midcoronal
Term
A plane passing vertically through the body from side to side is termed:
Definition
coronal
Term

"Rotation" of the arm toward the midline of the body from the anatomical position is termed:

     
Definition
medial rotation
Term

The physician is concerned about fluid in the right lung; therefore, you would obtain a left lateral decubitus chest xray.

 

True or False

Definition
False
Term
 

All radiographs must be identified with which of the following?
1) radiographer’s name and address
2) patient’s name or ID number
3) right or left marker

Definition
2 and 3
Term
The term SSD refers to:
Definition
Source - to - skin distance
Term
Radiographers can help control voluntary motion by:
Definition
giving clear instruction to the patient
Term

The interiliac plane transects the pelvis at the level of the pubic symphysis and is used in radiographing the pelvis.

 

True or False

Definition
False
Term
The term that refers to parts nearer the point of attachment, or origin, is:
Definition
proximal
Term

A radiographer must possess a thorough knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology?

 

True or False

Definition
True
Term
When a fractured bone remains in normal alignment, it is called:
Definition
nondisplaced
Term
The body plane indicated in the figure above dividing the body from right to left is:
Definition
midsagittal
Term
Forced or excessive extension of a limb or part is termed:
Definition
hyperextension
Term
A plane passing through the body parallel with the midsagittal plane is termed:
Definition
sagittal
Term

Which of the following is an x-ray "projection"?

 

 

RPO

LAO

 

 

dorsoplantar

recumbent

Definition
dorsoplantar
Term
A term that means the same as "anterior" is:
Definition
ventral
Term

The carpal bones of the wrist and the tarsal bones of the ankles are the only short bones in human skeleton.

 

True or False

Definition
True
Term
If the central ray enters the anterior body surface and exits the posterior body surface, the x-ray projection is termed:
Definition
AP
Term

An Image Receptor (IR) is defined as a device that receives the energy of the x-ray beam and forms the image of the body part.

True or False

     
Definition
True
Term

Radiographs of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed with the digits:

     
Definition
positioned toward the ceiling
Term

A fracture that does not break through the skin is called a(n):

Definition
closed fracture
Term

Which of the following is an x-ray "position"?

 

 

Trendelenburg’s

mediolateral

craniocaudal

orbitoparietal

Definition
Trendelenburg’s
Term

The term position is used in two ways in Radiology.  The overall posture of the patient or body position, and/or  the specific placement of the body part

 

True or False

Definition
True
Term
Turning the forearm so that the palm of the hand is up is termed:
Definition
supination
Term
Vertebrae are classified as what type of bone?
Definition
irregular
Term

Osteology is the study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures.

 

True or False

Definition
True
Term
The piece of cartilage that separates the end of a developing long bone from the central shaft is called the:
Definition
epiphyseal plate
Term
The term that refers to parts farthest from the point of attachment, point of reference, or away from the center of the body is:
Definition
distal
Term
Which of the following terms are used to described x-ray "projections"?
1.) AP
2.) PA axial
3.) supine
Definition
1 and 2
Term

The axial skeleton provides support and protection. How many bones does it contain?

   
Definition
80
Term

Arthrology is the study of joints

 

True or False

Definition
True
Term
The four positioning terms commonly used in radiography.  
Definition
projection, position, view, and method
Term
The body system that controls movement of involuntary muscles is 
Definition
Central Nervous System 
Term

"Oblique" positions are always named according to the side of the patient that is:

     
Definition
closest to the IR
Term
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest gonad dose?
Definition
Pelvis
Term
Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest gonad dose?
Definition
Lumbar spine
Term
Anterior oblique positions result in what projection?
Definition
PA oblique projection 
Term

Which of the following lie in the pelvic cavity?
1.) kidneys
2.) rectum
3.) urinary bladder

Definition
2 and 3
Term
The adult skeleton is composed of how many bones?            
Definition
206
Term

The term "projection" is defined as:

Definition

 

the path of the CR as it exits the x-ray tube and goes through the patient to the IR 

Term

After birth, a separate bone begins to develop at the ends of long bones. Each end is called the:

Definition
Epiphysis
Term
When there is longitudinal angulation of the central ray with the long axis of the body, the projection will always use the term:
Definition
Axial
Term
The sternum is classified as a 
Definition
Flat bone
Term

Which of the following terms is used to describe a patient placed "lying on the back”?

     
Definition
Supine
Term
Which specific type of joint only permits flexion and extension?
Definition
Hinge
Term

The term OID means "object to image distance"

 

True or False

Definition
True
Term
A lordotic position is achieved by
Definition
having the patient lean backward toward the IR while in the upright position so only the shoulders are in contact with the IR 
Term
The term that refers to parts away from the head of the body, or angling away from the head of the body is:
Definition
Caudal
Term

40" and 72" SID are not usually preferred in radiography?

 

True or False

Definition
False
Term
The upper, center region on the illustration above is termed the:
Definition
epigastrium
Term

Which of the following is not one of the four types of body habitus?

 

 

atrophic

sthenic

asthenic

hypersthenic

Definition
atrophic
Term

The abdomen is divided into four quadrants?

True or False

Definition
True
Term
Which of the following terms are used both as an x-ray projection and a body position?
1.) axial
2.) oblique
3.) lateral
Definition
2 and 3
Term

If the foot is "turned inward" at the ankle joint, the body movement is termed:

Definition
inversion
Term

A serious fracture in which the broken bone or bones project through the skin is called a(n):

Definition
open fracture
Term
Which of the following positioning terms indicates that the patient is "lying down" and the "central ray is horizontal”?
Definition
decubitus
Term
Which of the following must be cleaned after every patient?
Definition
tabletop
Term

Which of the following would not be located in the thoracic cavity?

 

 

 

trachea

spleen

lungs

esophagus

Definition
Spleen
Term

Which specific type of joint allows multiaxial movement?

Definition
ball and socket
Term
How many regions is the abdomen divided into?
Definition
9
Term
Any plane passing through the body at right angles to its longitudinal axis is termed:
Definition
horizontal
Term
The total destruction of microorganisms is accomplished through the use of:
Definition
sterilization
Term
Which of the following terms are used to describe "body positions"?
1.) upright
2.) axial
3.) prone
Definition
1 and 3
Term
How many total saddle joints are there in the body?
Definition
2
Term
The term that refers to a part on the same side of the body is:
Definition
ipsilateral
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