Question 1

Which of the following best describes the female pelvis?
1)Heavy bones
2)Oval inlet
3)Wide outlet

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 2

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)

Question 3

Unless contraindicated, the lower limb and leg should be internally rotated for an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller). How many degrees of rotation are required?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetabulum 
B)  Femoral head 
C)  Lesser trochanter 
D)  Iliac crest 
A)  Acetabulum 
B)  Femoral head 
C)  Lesser trochanter 
D)  Iliac crest

Question 5

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

Question 6

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 7

Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP hip?

Accepted Answer

A)  The midsagittal plane (MSP) at the level of the ASIS 
B)  A sagittal plane 2 inches lateral from MSP at the level of the pubic symphysis 
C)  2 $1 / 2$ inches (6.4 cm) distal on a line drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of a line between ASIS and pubic symphysis 
D)  A sagittal plane 3 inches medial to the ASIS 
A)  The midsagittal plane (MSP) at the level of the ASIS 
B)  A sagittal plane 2 inches lateral from MSP at the level of the pubic symphysis 
C)  2 $1 / 2$ inches (6.4 cm) distal on a line drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of a line between ASIS and pubic symphysis 
D)  A sagittal plane 3 inches medial to the ASIS

Question 8

Which of the following will be shown "in profile" if the lower limbs are in correct position for an AP pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lesser trochanters 
B)  Greater trochanters 
C)  Anterior superior iliac spines 
D)  Anterior inferior iliac spines 
A)  Lesser trochanters 
B)  Greater trochanters 
C)  Anterior superior iliac spines 
D)  Anterior inferior iliac spines

Question 9

How many degrees should the feet and lower limbs be internally rotated for an AP pelvis radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 degrees 
B)  15 to 20 degrees 
C)  20 to 30 degrees 
D)  25 to 30 degrees 
A)  5 to 10 degrees 
B)  15 to 20 degrees 
C)  20 to 30 degrees 
D)  25 to 30 degrees

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following methods demonstrate the hip in an axiolateral projection?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What is the respiration phase for the AP projection of the pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Full expiration 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Shallow breathing 
A)  Full expiration 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Shallow breathing

Question 13

The central ray for an AP pelvis is directed perpendicular to the center of the IR. The central-ray entrance point will be about _____ inches _____ to the pubic symphysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  2; superior 
B)  3; superior 
C)  2; inferior 
D)  3; inferior 
A)  2; superior 
B)  3; superior 
C)  2; inferior 
D)  3; inferior

Question 14

What projection and anatomy of interest is depicted in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP oblique (modified Cleaves); femoral necks 
B)  AP oblique (Cleaves); femoral necks 
C)  AP axial (Taylor); anterior pelvic bones 
D)  AP axial (Bridgeman); pelvic inlet 
A)  AP oblique (modified Cleaves); femoral necks 
B)  AP oblique (Cleaves); femoral necks 
C)  AP axial (Taylor); anterior pelvic bones 
D)  AP axial (Bridgeman); pelvic inlet

Question 15

The ilia articulate with the sacrum posteriorly at the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hip joint. 
B)  pubic symphysis. 
C)  sacroiliac joint. 
D)  lumbar-5 and sacral-1 area. 
A)  hip joint. 
B)  pubic symphysis. 
C)  sacroiliac joint. 
D)  lumbar-5 and sacral-1 area.

Question 16

For the AP oblique femoral necks (modified Cleaves method), the central ray is directed _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  15 
C)  35 
D)  45 
A)  0 
B)  15 
C)  35 
D)  45

Question 17

Which of the following IR sizes, and which position, are used for the AP projection of the hip?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 * 12 inch (24 * 30 cm), crosswise 
B)  10 * 12 inch (24 * 30 cm), lengthwise 
C)  14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm), lengthwise 
D)  14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm), crosswise 
A)  10 * 12 inch (24 * 30 cm), crosswise 
B)  10 * 12 inch (24 * 30 cm), lengthwise 
C)  14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm), lengthwise 
D)  14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm), crosswise

Question 18

A malformation of the acetabulum causing displacement of the femoral head is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteopetrosis. 
B)  Paget's disease. 
C)  congenital hip dysplasia. 
D)  Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. 
A)  osteopetrosis. 
B)  Paget's disease. 
C)  congenital hip dysplasia. 
D)  Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  8 inches 
B)  10 inches 
C)  15 inches 
D)  8 to 10 inches 
A)  8 inches 
B)  10 inches 
C)  15 inches 
D)  8 to 10 inches

Question 20

Which of the following methods will demonstrate the hip in a lateral projection?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: Pelvis and Upper Femora

Which of the following best describes the female pelvis? 1)Heavy bones 2)Oval inlet 3)Wide outlet

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

Unless contraindicated, the lower limb and leg should be internally rotated for an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller). How many degrees of rotation are required?

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

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

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

Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP hip?

Which of the following will be shown "in profile" if the lower limbs are in correct position for an AP pelvis?

How many degrees should the feet and lower limbs be internally rotated for an AP pelvis radiograph?

The hip joint is a _____ joint.

Which of the following methods demonstrate the hip in an axiolateral projection?

What is the respiration phase for the AP projection of the pelvis?

The central ray for an AP pelvis is directed perpendicular to the center of the IR. The central-ray entrance point will be about _____ inches _____ to the pubic symphysis.

What projection and anatomy of interest is depicted in the image below?

The ilia articulate with the sacrum posteriorly at the:

For the AP oblique femoral necks (modified Cleaves method), the central ray is directed _____ degrees.

Which of the following IR sizes, and which position, are used for the AP projection of the hip?

A malformation of the acetabulum causing displacement of the femoral head is known as:

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

Which of the following methods will demonstrate the hip in a lateral projection?

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The central ray for an AP pelvis is directed perpendicular to the center of the IR. The central-ray entrance point will be about _ inches _ to the pubic symphysis.