Question 1

What is the name of the socket portion of the hip joint,which is located on the pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetabulum 
B)  Ischial tuberosity 
C)  Anterior superior iliac spine 
D)  Obturator foramen 
A)  Acetabulum 
B)  Ischial tuberosity 
C)  Anterior superior iliac spine 
D)  Obturator foramen A

Question 2

A systemic disorder that increases the uric acid content of the blood and may cause a joint condition that commonly affects the feet (particularly the joints of the great toe)is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoarthritis. 
B)  gout. 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
A)  osteoarthritis. 
B)  gout. 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  osteoporosis. B

Question 3

Small,flat,oval bones in the region of the first metatarsophalangeal joint are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  phalanges. 
B)  tarsals. 
C)  metatarsals. 
D)  sesamoid bones. 
A)  phalanges. 
B)  tarsals. 
C)  metatarsals. 
D)  sesamoid bones. D

Question 4

When taking an AP axial projection of the foot,the central ray is directed:

Accepted Answer

A)  10 degrees toward the toes. 
B)  10 degrees toward the heel. 
C)  25 degrees toward the heel. 
D)  perpendicular to the IR. 
A)  10 degrees toward the toes. 
B)  10 degrees toward the heel. 
C)  25 degrees toward the heel. 
D)  perpendicular to the IR.

Question 5

What name is given to the articular surface of the proximal,superior aspect of the tibia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intercondylar fossa 
B)  Intercondylar eminence 
C)  Tibial spine 
D)  Tibial plateau 
A)  Intercondylar fossa 
B)  Intercondylar eminence 
C)  Tibial spine 
D)  Tibial plateau

Question 6

The anatomical name for the bone commonly known as the "kneecap" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fibula. 
B)  tibia. 
C)  patella. 
D)  flabella. 
A)  fibula. 
B)  tibia. 
C)  patella. 
D)  flabella.

Question 7

Which of the following must be included on an AP projection of the lower leg?
1) Entire tibia and fibula
2) Knee joint
3) Ankle joint

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which surface of the lower leg is placed in contact with the IR for the lateral projection of the lower leg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior surface 
B)  Posterior surface 
C)  Medial surface 
D)  Lateral surface 
A)  Anterior surface 
B)  Posterior surface 
C)  Medial surface 
D)  Lateral surface

Question 9

Where should the CR enter the patient for the AP projection of the ankle joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpendicular to a point midway between the malleoli 
B)  Perpendicular to the base of the third metatarsal 
C)  Angled 10 degrees cephalic to a point midway between the malleoli 
D)  Angled 10 degrees cephalic to the base of the third metatarsal 
A)  Perpendicular to a point midway between the malleoli 
B)  Perpendicular to the base of the third metatarsal 
C)  Angled 10 degrees cephalic to a point midway between the malleoli 
D)  Angled 10 degrees cephalic to the base of the third metatarsal

Question 10

What is the correct amount of knee flexion for the PA axial projection (Holmblad method)of the intercondylar fossa?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 degrees 
B)  15 to 20 degrees 
C)  70 degrees 
D)  40 to 50 degrees 
A)  45 degrees 
B)  15 to 20 degrees 
C)  70 degrees 
D)  40 to 50 degrees

Question 11

When taking an AP projection of the proximal femur,the IR should be placed so that the:

Accepted Answer

A)  superior margin is at the level of the greater trochanter. 
B)  superior margin is at the level of the anterior superior iliac spine. 
C)  superior margin is at the level of the iliac crest. 
D)  center is aligned to the midfemur. 
A)  superior margin is at the level of the greater trochanter. 
B)  superior margin is at the level of the anterior superior iliac spine. 
C)  superior margin is at the level of the iliac crest. 
D)  center is aligned to the midfemur.

Question 12

What is the purpose of internally rotating the lower limbs for the AP projection of the pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improves visualization of the acetabula 
B)  Reduces magnification of the pelvis 
C)  Increases patient comfort 
D)  Places femoral necks parallel to IR 
A)  Improves visualization of the acetabula 
B)  Reduces magnification of the pelvis 
C)  Increases patient comfort 
D)  Places femoral necks parallel to IR

Question 13

The palpable portion at the distal end of the tibia is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral malleolus. 
B)  medial malleolus. 
C)  medial condyle. 
D)  lateral condyle. 
A)  lateral malleolus. 
B)  medial malleolus. 
C)  medial condyle. 
D)  lateral condyle.

Question 14

Which surface of the knee is in contact with the IR for the lateral projection of the knee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial surface 
B)  Lateral surface 
C)  Anterior surface 
D)  Posterior surface 
A)  Medial surface 
B)  Lateral surface 
C)  Anterior surface 
D)  Posterior surface

Question 15

When the leg is extended in the supine position,the foot is maximally dorsiflexed,and the central ray is directed 40 degrees cephalad through the plantar surface of the foot,the resulting image demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  an axial projection of the calcaneus. 
B)  a medial oblique position of the tarsals and metatarsals. 
C)  the ankle mortise, especially the talofibular articulation. 
D)  the cuboid and the third cuneiform. 
A)  an axial projection of the calcaneus. 
B)  a medial oblique position of the tarsals and metatarsals. 
C)  the ankle mortise, especially the talofibular articulation. 
D)  the cuboid and the third cuneiform.

Question 16

What is the name of the palpable,bony protuberance on the anterior aspect of the proximal tibia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tibial spine 
B)  Intercondylar eminence 
C)  Greater trochanter 
D)  Tibial tuberosity 
A)  Tibial spine 
B)  Intercondylar eminence 
C)  Greater trochanter 
D)  Tibial tuberosity

Question 17

What is the name of the large bone located in the thigh?

Accepted Answer

A)  Femur 
B)  Humerus 
C)  Tibia 
D)  Os calcis 
A)  Femur 
B)  Humerus 
C)  Tibia 
D)  Os calcis

Question 18

Which of the following radiographic methods are used to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa?
1) Holmblad method
2) Camp-Coventry method
3) Settegast method

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The rounded,superior part of the ilium that is used as a palpable landmark is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ala. 
B)  wing. 
C)  iliac crest. 
D)  anterior superior iliac spine. 
A)  ala. 
B)  wing. 
C)  iliac crest. 
D)  anterior superior iliac spine.

Question 20

How are the toes identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  The toes are numbered 1 to 5 beginning on the medial side. 
B)  The toes are numbered 1 to 5 beginning on the lateral side. 
C)  The toes are referred to as digits without identifying numbers. 
D)  The toes have individual names. 
A)  The toes are numbered 1 to 5 beginning on the medial side. 
B)  The toes are numbered 1 to 5 beginning on the lateral side. 
C)  The toes are referred to as digits without identifying numbers. 
D)  The toes have individual names.

Exam 14: Lower Extremity and Pelvis

What is the name of the socket portion of the hip joint,which is located on the pelvis?

A systemic disorder that increases the uric acid content of the blood and may cause a joint condition that commonly affects the feet (particularly the joints of the great toe)is called:

Small,flat,oval bones in the region of the first metatarsophalangeal joint are called:

When taking an AP axial projection of the foot,the central ray is directed:

What name is given to the articular surface of the proximal,superior aspect of the tibia?

The anatomical name for the bone commonly known as the "kneecap" is:

Which of the following must be included on an AP projection of the lower leg? 1) Entire tibia and fibula 2) Knee joint 3) Ankle joint

Which surface of the lower leg is placed in contact with the IR for the lateral projection of the lower leg?

Where should the CR enter the patient for the AP projection of the ankle joint?

What is the correct amount of knee flexion for the PA axial projection (Holmblad method)of the intercondylar fossa?

When taking an AP projection of the proximal femur,the IR should be placed so that the:

What is the purpose of internally rotating the lower limbs for the AP projection of the pelvis?

The palpable portion at the distal end of the tibia is called the:

Which surface of the knee is in contact with the IR for the lateral projection of the knee?

When the leg is extended in the supine position,the foot is maximally dorsiflexed,and the central ray is directed 40 degrees cephalad through the plantar surface of the foot,the resulting image demonstrates:

What is the name of the palpable,bony protuberance on the anterior aspect of the proximal tibia?

What is the name of the large bone located in the thigh?

Which of the following radiographic methods are used to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa? 1) Holmblad method 2) Camp-Coventry method 3) Settegast method

The rounded,superior part of the ilium that is used as a palpable landmark is called the:

How are the toes identified?

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