Question 1

A less than optimal AP hip projection demonstrating the lesser trochanter in profile

Accepted Answer

A)  was obtained with the leg in internal rotation. 
B)  will also demonstrate the greater trochanter at the same level as the femoral head. 
C)  will also demonstrate the greater trochanter in profile. 
D)  will also demonstrate a foreshortened femoral neck. 
A)  was obtained with the leg in internal rotation. 
B)  will also demonstrate the greater trochanter at the same level as the femoral head. 
C)  will also demonstrate the greater trochanter in profile. 
D)  will also demonstrate a foreshortened femoral neck.

Question 2

As one increases the degree of femoral abduction for an AP hip projection (modified Cleaves method), the
1)greater trochanter moves closer to the femoral head.
2)lesser trochanter is placed in profile.
3)femoral neck demonstrates increased foreshortening.
4)obturator foramen appears wider.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 3, and 4 only 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 3, and 4 only

Question 3

For an AP pelvis projection (modified Cleaves method), the
1)legs are abducted until the femurs are at a 60- to 70-degree angle with the imaging top.
2)ASISs are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
3)knees and hips are flexed until the femurs are aligned at a 60- to 70-degree angle with the imaging table.
4)central ray is centered to the iliac crest.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  1, 2, and 3 only 
D)  1, 3, and 4 only 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  1, 2, and 3 only 
D)  1, 3, and 4 only

Question 4

An AP hip projection obtained with the patient's leg in external rotation demonstrates
1)the lesser trochanter in profile.
2)a foreshortened femoral neck.
3)the greater trochanter in profile.
4)the femoral neck without foreshortening.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 4 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  3 and 4 only 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 4 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  3 and 4 only

Question 5

For an AP axial sacroiliac joint projection, the
1)patient is supine with the legs flexed until the feet are flat on the imaging table.
2)central ray is angled 35 degrees cephalically for male patients.
3)central ray is centered to the midsagittal plane at a level 1.5 inches superior to the symphysis pubis.
4)male patients require 5 degrees less central ray angulation than female patients.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 3 only 
B)  1 and 2 only 
C)  3 and 4 only 
D)  2, 3, and 4 only 
A)  1 and 3 only 
B)  1 and 2 only 
C)  3 and 4 only 
D)  2, 3, and 4 only

Question 6

An AP pelvis projection obtained with the patient rotated toward the left hip demonstrates
1)the symphysis pubis rotated toward the left hip.
2)a narrower right iliac wing.
3)a narrower left obturator foramen.
4)the sacrum and coccyx rotated toward the right hip.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 4 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  3 and 4 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, and 4 
A)  1 and 4 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  3 and 4 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 7

A less than optimal AP hip projection (modified Cleaves method) demonstrating the greater trochanter positioned laterally

Accepted Answer

A)  will also demonstrate the greater trochanter at the same transverse level as the femoral head. 
B)  will also demonstrate the lesser trochanter in profile medially. 
C)  was obtained because the knee and hip were not flexed enough. 
D)  was obtained because the knee and hip were flexed more than the required amount. 
A)  will also demonstrate the greater trochanter at the same transverse level as the femoral head. 
B)  will also demonstrate the lesser trochanter in profile medially. 
C)  was obtained because the knee and hip were not flexed enough. 
D)  was obtained because the knee and hip were flexed more than the required amount.

Question 8

A left AP hip projection of a patient who was rotated toward the right side demonstrates
1)a narrowed left obturator foramen.
2)the sacrum and coccyx rotated toward the left hip.
3)a narrowed left iliac wing.
4)the lesser trochanter in profile.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  1, 2, and 3 only 
D)  2, 3, and 4 only 
A)  1 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  1, 2, and 3 only 
D)  2, 3, and 4 only

Question 9

For the axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of the hip,
1)the unaffected hip should be in maximum flexion and abduction.
2)the central ray should be positioned parallel with the femoral neck.
3)a grid and tight collimation are needed to increase detail visibility.
4)the affected leg should always be internally rotated.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 3 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  1, 3, and 4 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, and 4 
A)  1 and 3 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  1, 3, and 4 only 
D)  1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 10

Hip and knee flexion for an AP pelvis projection (modified Cleaves method)
1)positions the greater trochanter in profile.
2)positions the lesser trochanter in profile.
3)rotates the greater trochanter beneath the femoral neck.
4)determines the degree of femoral neck foreshortening.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 3 only 
B)  2 and 4 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1 and 4 only 
A)  1 and 3 only 
B)  2 and 4 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1 and 4 only

Question 11

Internally rotating the affected leg for an axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of the hip
1)positions the greater trochanter behind the femoral neck and shaft.
2)positions the lesser trochanter in profile.
3)positions the greater trochanter in profile.
4)reduces the posterior decline of the femoral neck.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  3 and 4 only 
C)  1, 3, and 4 only 
D)  1, 2, and 4 only 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  3 and 4 only 
C)  1, 3, and 4 only 
D)  1, 2, and 4 only

Question 12

An axiolateral (inferosuperior) hip projection obtained with the patient's affected leg in external rotation demonstrates
1)the greater trochanter in profile anteriorly.
2)the greater trochanter at a transverse halfway between the lesser trochanter and the femoral head.
3)the greater trochanter in profile posteriorly.
4)soft tissue from the unaffected leg superimposed over the affected leg's acetabulum and femoral head.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  3 and 4 only 
A)  1 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  3 and 4 only

Question 13

Which of the following is true with regard to the female pelvis?
1)The ala is narrower than on a male pelvis.
2)The overall shape is wider than on a male pelvis.
3)The obturator foramen is smaller than on a male pelvis.
4)The pelvis inlet is heart shaped.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 4 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  2 only 
D)  3 and 4 only 
A)  1 and 4 only 
B)  2 and 3 only 
C)  2 only 
D)  3 and 4 only

A less than optimal AP hip projection demonstrating the lesser trochanter in profile

As one increases the degree of femoral abduction for an AP hip projection (modified Cleaves method), the 1)greater trochanter moves closer to the femoral head. 2)lesser trochanter is placed in profile. 3)femoral neck demonstrates increased foreshortening. 4)obturator foramen appears wider.

An AP hip projection obtained with the patient's leg in external rotation demonstrates 1)the lesser trochanter in profile. 2)a foreshortened femoral neck. 3)the greater trochanter in profile. 4)the femoral neck without foreshortening.

An AP pelvis projection obtained with the patient rotated toward the left hip demonstrates 1)the symphysis pubis rotated toward the left hip. 2)a narrower right iliac wing. 3)a narrower left obturator foramen. 4)the sacrum and coccyx rotated toward the right hip.

A less than optimal AP hip projection (modified Cleaves method) demonstrating the greater trochanter positioned laterally

A left AP hip projection of a patient who was rotated toward the right side demonstrates 1)a narrowed left obturator foramen. 2)the sacrum and coccyx rotated toward the left hip. 3)a narrowed left iliac wing. 4)the lesser trochanter in profile.

Hip and knee flexion for an AP pelvis projection (modified Cleaves method) 1)positions the greater trochanter in profile. 2)positions the lesser trochanter in profile. 3)rotates the greater trochanter beneath the femoral neck. 4)determines the degree of femoral neck foreshortening.

Which of the following is true with regard to the female pelvis? 1)The ala is narrower than on a male pelvis. 2)The overall shape is wider than on a male pelvis. 3)The obturator foramen is smaller than on a male pelvis. 4)The pelvis inlet is heart shaped.

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Visibility of Details

Image Analysis of the Chest and Abdomen

Image Analysis of the Upper Extremity

Image Analysis of the Shoulder

Image Analysis of the Lower Extremity

Image Analysis of the Cervical and Thoracic Vertebrae

Image Analysis of the Lumbar Vertebrae, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Image Analysis of the Sternum and Ribs

Image Analysis of the Cranium

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Exam 7: Image Analysis of the Hip and Pelvis

A less than optimal AP hip projection demonstrating the lesser trochanter in profile

As one increases the degree of femoral abduction for an AP hip projection (modified Cleaves method), the 1)greater trochanter moves closer to the femoral head. 2)lesser trochanter is placed in profile. 3)femoral neck demonstrates increased foreshortening. 4)obturator foramen appears wider.

An AP hip projection obtained with the patient's leg in external rotation demonstrates 1)the lesser trochanter in profile. 2)a foreshortened femoral neck. 3)the greater trochanter in profile. 4)the femoral neck without foreshortening.

An AP pelvis projection obtained with the patient rotated toward the left hip demonstrates 1)the symphysis pubis rotated toward the left hip. 2)a narrower right iliac wing. 3)a narrower left obturator foramen. 4)the sacrum and coccyx rotated toward the right hip.

A less than optimal AP hip projection (modified Cleaves method) demonstrating the greater trochanter positioned laterally

A left AP hip projection of a patient who was rotated toward the right side demonstrates 1)a narrowed left obturator foramen. 2)the sacrum and coccyx rotated toward the left hip. 3)a narrowed left iliac wing. 4)the lesser trochanter in profile.

Hip and knee flexion for an AP pelvis projection (modified Cleaves method) 1)positions the greater trochanter in profile. 2)positions the lesser trochanter in profile. 3)rotates the greater trochanter beneath the femoral neck. 4)determines the degree of femoral neck foreshortening.

Which of the following is true with regard to the female pelvis? 1)The ala is narrower than on a male pelvis. 2)The overall shape is wider than on a male pelvis. 3)The obturator foramen is smaller than on a male pelvis. 4)The pelvis inlet is heart shaped.

Guidelines for Image Analysis

Visibility of Details

Image Analysis of the Chest and Abdomen

Image Analysis of the Upper Extremity

Image Analysis of the Shoulder

Image Analysis of the Lower Extremity

Image Analysis of the Cervical and Thoracic Vertebrae

Image Analysis of the Lumbar Vertebrae, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Image Analysis of the Sternum and Ribs

Image Analysis of the Cranium

Image Analysis of the Digestive System

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