Question 1

How much is the central ray angled for the AP oblique projection (Judet method) of the acetabulum?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees 
B)  10 degrees 
C)  12 degrees 
D)  15 degrees 
A)  0 degrees 
B)  10 degrees 
C)  12 degrees 
D)  15 degrees

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  45 degrees RPO 
B)  45 degrees LPO 
C)  45 degrees RAO 
D)  45 degrees LAO 
A)  45 degrees RPO 
B)  45 degrees LPO 
C)  45 degrees RAO 
D)  45 degrees LAO

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

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following describes the direction of the central ray for an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller)?
1)Perpendicular to the IR
2)Perpendicular to the long axis of the femoral neck
3)Perpendicular to the long axis of the femur

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The body is placed at what angle for the AP oblique projection (Judet method) of the acetabulum?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 degrees 
B)  50 degrees 
C)  40 to 50 degrees 
D)  45 to 60 degrees 
A)  45 degrees 
B)  50 degrees 
C)  40 to 50 degrees 
D)  45 to 60 degrees

Question 8

The strongest bone in the body is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  femur. 
B)  pelvis. 
C)  skull. 
D)  humerus. 
A)  femur. 
B)  pelvis. 
C)  skull. 
D)  humerus.

Question 9

To accurately position the patient for hip radiographs, one must localize two bony points on the pelvis. These two reference points are the:
1)superior margin of the symphysis.
2)greater trochanter of the femur.
3)anterior superior iliac spine.

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 10

The AP axial projection (Bridgeman method) requires that the central ray be directed:

Accepted Answer

A)  perpendicular. 
B)  20 to 35 degrees caudad for males; 30 to 45 degrees caudad for females. 
C)  40 degrees caudad. 
D)  40 degrees cephalad. 
A)  perpendicular. 
B)  20 to 35 degrees caudad for males; 30 to 45 degrees caudad for females. 
C)  40 degrees caudad. 
D)  40 degrees cephalad.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The respiration phase for the axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  shallow breathing. 
A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  shallow breathing.

Question 13

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)

Exam 7: Pelvis and Upper Femora

How much is the central ray angled for the AP oblique projection (Judet method) of the acetabulum?

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

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?

The SI joint is a _____ joint.

Which of the following describes the direction of the central ray for an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller)? 1)Perpendicular to the IR 2)Perpendicular to the long axis of the femoral neck 3)Perpendicular to the long axis of the femur

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

The body is placed at what angle for the AP oblique projection (Judet method) of the acetabulum?

The strongest bone in the body is the:

To accurately position the patient for hip radiographs, one must localize two bony points on the pelvis. These two reference points are the: 1)superior margin of the symphysis. 2)greater trochanter of the femur. 3)anterior superior iliac spine.

The AP axial projection (Bridgeman method) requires that the central ray be directed:

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

The respiration phase for the axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller) is:

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

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