Question 1

How much should the thighs be abducted for the AP oblique projection of the femoral necks (modified Cleaves method)?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 degrees 
B)  20 degrees 
C)  30 degrees 
D)  45 degrees 
A)  10 degrees 
B)  20 degrees 
C)  30 degrees 
D)  45 degrees D

Question 2

Which of the following methods will demonstrate the femoral necks in the AP oblique projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Original Cleaves 
B)  Modified Cleaves 
C)  Danelius-Miller 
D)  Lauenstein,Hickey 
A)  Original Cleaves 
B)  Modified Cleaves 
C)  Danelius-Miller 
D)  Lauenstein,Hickey B

Question 3

Examine this AP oblique (Judet)image of the right hip obtained with the patient positioned for the internal oblique.What is the anatomy of interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column 
B)  Posterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column 
C)  Anterior acetabular rim and ilioischial column 
D)  Posterior acetabular rim and ilioischial column 
A)  Anterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column 
B)  Posterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column 
C)  Anterior acetabular rim and ilioischial column 
D)  Posterior acetabular rim and ilioischial column B

Question 4

Which two of the following describes the central ray for an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpendicular to the IR 
B)  10 to 15 degrees cephalad 
C)  10 to 15 degrees caudad 
D)  Perpendicular to the long axis of the femoral neck 
A)  Perpendicular to the IR 
B)  10 to 15 degrees cephalad 
C)  10 to 15 degrees caudad 
D)  Perpendicular to the long axis of the femoral neck

Question 5

Flattening of the femoral head due to a vascular interruption is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  chondrosarcoma. 
B)  Paget disease. 
C)  congenital hip dysplasia. 
D)  Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. 
A)  chondrosarcoma. 
B)  Paget disease. 
C)  congenital hip dysplasia. 
D)  Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.

Question 6

The part identified by the arrow in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior superior iliac spine. 
B)  posterior superior iliac spine. 
C)  anterior inferior iliac spine. 
D)  posterior inferior iliac spine. 
A)  anterior superior iliac spine. 
B)  posterior superior iliac spine. 
C)  anterior inferior iliac spine. 
D)  posterior inferior iliac spine.

Question 7

Where is the IR centered for an AP pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midway between the ASIS and the pubic symphysis 
B)  At the level of the ASIS 
C)  At the level of the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches below the iliac crest 
A)  Midway between the ASIS and the pubic symphysis 
B)  At the level of the ASIS 
C)  At the level of the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches below the iliac crest

Question 8

What anatomy is labeled as letter H in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pubic symphysis 
B)  Obturator foramen 
C)  Ischial tuberosity 
D)  Superior pubic ramus 
A)  Pubic symphysis 
B)  Obturator foramen 
C)  Ischial tuberosity 
D)  Superior pubic ramus

Question 9

Which of the following is an important and frequently used radiographic positioning reference point?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetabulum 
B)  Ischial spine 
C)  Anterior superior iliac spine 
D)  Posterior superior iliac spine 
A)  Acetabulum 
B)  Ischial spine 
C)  Anterior superior iliac spine 
D)  Posterior superior iliac spine

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  15 degrees 
B)  20 degrees 
C)  15 to 20 degrees 
D)  Perpendicular 
A)  15 degrees 
B)  20 degrees 
C)  15 to 20 degrees 
D)  Perpendicular

Question 11

In the anatomic position,the body of the femur is angled _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20

Question 12

The area identified on the bone shown in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior inferior spine. 
B)  lesser trochanter. 
C)  greater trochanter. 
D)  intertrochanteric crest. 
A)  posterior inferior spine. 
B)  lesser trochanter. 
C)  greater trochanter. 
D)  intertrochanteric crest.

Question 13

Which projection of the hip is shown in this figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral 
B)  Axiolateral 
C)  Axiolateral oblique 
D)  Superoinferior 
A)  Lateral 
B)  Axiolateral 
C)  Axiolateral oblique 
D)  Superoinferior

Question 14

Where is the central ray directed for the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves)of the femoral necks?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the pubic symphysis 
B)  1 inch superior to the pubic symphysis 
C)  1 inch inferior to the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis 
A)  At the pubic symphysis 
B)  1 inch superior to the pubic symphysis 
C)  1 inch inferior to the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis

Question 15

The SI joint is a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial irregular,gliding 
B)  synovial,ellipsoidal 
C)  cartilaginous,synchondroses 
D)  cartilaginous,symphysis 
A)  synovial irregular,gliding 
B)  synovial,ellipsoidal 
C)  cartilaginous,synchondroses 
D)  cartilaginous,symphysis

Question 16

The hip joint is a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous,gomphosis 
B)  fibrous,syndesmosis 
C)  synovial,gliding 
D)  synovial,ball and socket 
A)  fibrous,gomphosis 
B)  fibrous,syndesmosis 
C)  synovial,gliding 
D)  synovial,ball and socket

Question 17

How far apart should the heels be placed to internally rotate the lower limbs for an AP pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 3 inches 
B)  4 to 6 inches 
C)  8 to 10 inches 
D)  12 to 15 inches 
A)  1 to 3 inches 
B)  4 to 6 inches 
C)  8 to 10 inches 
D)  12 to 15 inches

Question 18

Which of the following projections can be performed with one exposure if a compensating filter is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP hip 
B)  AP oblique ilium 
C)  AP oblique acetabulum (Judet method) 
D)  Axiolateral hip (Danelius-Miller method) 
A)  AP hip 
B)  AP oblique ilium 
C)  AP oblique acetabulum (Judet method) 
D)  Axiolateral hip (Danelius-Miller method)

Question 19

What anatomy is labeled as letter C in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetabulum 
B)  Femoral head 
C)  Femoral neck 
D)  Iliac crest 
A)  Acetabulum 
B)  Femoral head 
C)  Femoral neck 
D)  Iliac crest

Question 20

What is the recommended collimated field size for an AP hip?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 * 6 inches (15 * 15 cm) 
B)  8 * 10 inches (18 * 24 cm) 
C)  10 * 12 inches (24 * 30 cm) 
D)  14 * 17 inches (35 * 43 cm) 
A)  6 * 6 inches (15 * 15 cm) 
B)  8 * 10 inches (18 * 24 cm) 
C)  10 * 12 inches (24 * 30 cm) 
D)  14 * 17 inches (35 * 43 cm)

Exam 8: Pelvis and Hip

How much should the thighs be abducted for the AP oblique projection of the femoral necks (modified Cleaves method)?

Which of the following methods will demonstrate the femoral necks in the AP oblique projection?

Examine this AP oblique (Judet)image of the right hip obtained with the patient positioned for the internal oblique.What is the anatomy of interest?

Which two of the following describes the central ray for an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller)? (Select all that apply.)

Flattening of the femoral head due to a vascular interruption is known as:

The part identified by the arrow in this figure is the:

Where is the IR centered for an AP pelvis?

What anatomy is labeled as letter H in the image below?

Which of the following is an important and frequently used radiographic positioning reference point?

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

In the anatomic position,the body of the femur is angled _____ degrees.

The area identified on the bone shown in this figure is the:

Which projection of the hip is shown in this figure?

Where is the central ray directed for the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves)of the femoral necks?

The SI joint is a _____ joint.

The hip joint is a _____ joint.

How far apart should the heels be placed to internally rotate the lower limbs for an AP pelvis?

Which of the following projections can be performed with one exposure if a compensating filter is used?

What anatomy is labeled as letter C in the image below?

What is the recommended collimated field size for an AP hip?

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