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| How many phalanges are in the foot? |
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| For an AP oblique projection of the foot in either medial or lateral rotation, the plantar surface of the foot should form an angle of: |
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| Where is the central-ray directed for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella? |
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| Through the patellofemoral joint space |
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How many bones are in the foot?
a. 14
b. 26
c. 27
d. 29 |
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| The central-ray angulation for a lateral projection of the calcaneus is: |
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What is the central-ray angle for an AP projection of the leg?
a. 0 degrees
b. 5 degrees caudad
c. 7 degrees caudad
d. 5 to 7 degrees cephalad |
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What is the central-ray angle for a PA projection of the patella?
a. 0 degrees
b. 5 degrees cephalad
c. 10 degrees cephalad
d. 5 to 15 degrees cephalad |
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| What is the position of the femoral condyles when the leg is properly positioned for an AP projection? |
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| The central ray is directed to which of the following for an AP or AP axial projection of the foot? |
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| base of the third metatarsal. |
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How many bones make up the leg?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5 |
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Which of the following forms the ankle "mortise"?
1) lateral malleolus of the fibula.
2) medial malleolus of the tibia.
3) inferior surface of the tibia. |
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| For an AP projection of the toes, the central ray is directed to the: |
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The most commonly performed oblique projection of the foot is the:
a. AP oblique in medial rotation.
b. AP oblique in lateral rotation.
c. PA oblique in medial rotation.
d. PA oblique Grashey method. |
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| a. AP oblique in medial rotation |
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| How many phalanges are in the great toe? |
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| In order to place the patella parallel with the plane of the IR for a PA projection, the heel must be rotated: |
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| 5 to 10 degrees laterally |
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The central-ray angulation for an AP oblique projection of the toes is:
a. 0 degrees
b. 5 degrees
c. 10 degrees
d. 15 degrees |
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| How much is the knee joint flexed for the PA axial projection (Holmblad method) of the intercondylar fossa? |
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| How many degrees are the lower leg & foot rotated for the AP oblique projection of the toes in medial rotation? |
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Which of the following are the essential oblique projections of the ankle?
1) AP oblique, 45-degree medial rotation.
2) AP oblique, 45-degree lateral rotation.
3) AP oblique, 15-20 degree medial rotation for the ankle mortise.
a. 1 & 2
b. 1 & 3
c. 2 & 3
d. 1, 2 & 3 |
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| What is the degree of angulation for the tangential projection of the patella (Settegast method)? |
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| variable, depending on the degree of knee flexion. |
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| The largest & strongest tarsal bone is the: |
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The central-ray angle for an AP, bilateral weight-bearing knee is:
a. 0 degrees
b. 5 degrees cephalad
c. 5 degrees caudad
d. 5 to 7 degrees cephalad |
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| The name of the small round bones located on the plantar surface of the foot, typically beneath the first MTP joint, is the: |
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The central-ray angulation for a lateral projection of the knee is:
a. 0 degrees
b. 10 degrees cephalad
c. 15 degrees cephalad
d. 5 to 7 degrees cephalad |
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| d. 5 to 7 degrees cephalad |
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For a lateral projection of the ankle, the central ray must enter the:
a. navicular
b. tibiofibular joint
c. medial malleolus
d. lateral malleolus |
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Which of the following is the essential lateral projection of the calcaneus?
a. lateral (lateromedial)
b. lateral (mediolateral)
c. lateromedial oblique
d. lateromedial oblique, weight-bearing |
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| b. lateral (mediolateral) |
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| For an AP projection of the ankle, the central-ray must enter the: |
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| ankle joint, midway between malleoli |
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| What is the central-ray angulation for the axial (plantodorsal) projection of the calcaneus? |
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| How many tarsal bones are in the foot? |
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| To demonstrate the ankle mortise, the leg & foot should be rotated medially how many degrees? |
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Where is the central-ray directed for an AP projection of the knee?
a. 1/2 above the patellar base.
b. 1/2 inch above the patellar apex.
c. 1/2 inch below the patellar base.
d. 1/2 inch below the patellar apex.
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| d. 1/2 inch below the patellar apex |
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What is the central-ray angle for a lateral projection of the patella?
a. 0 degrees
b. 5 degrees cephalad
c. 7 degrees cephalad
d. 10 degrees cephalad |
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How far should the IR extend beyond the ankle or knee joint for an AP projection of the leg?
a. 1/2 inch
b. 1 inch
c. 1 1/2 inches
d. 2 inches |
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Which of the following positions can be used to perform the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella?
1) seated
2) supine
3) prone |
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| Which projections of the ankle are performed on a patient following an inversion or eversion injury? |
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The central-ray angulation for the AP ankle projection is:
a. 0 degrees
b. 5 degrees caudad
c. 10 degrees caudad
d. 15 to 20 degrees caudad |
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For an AP oblique projection of the knee, the limb is rotated:
a. 25 degrees
b. 30 degrees
c. 45 degrees
d. 30 to 40 degrees |
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| The central-ray angle for a lateral projection of the ankle is: |
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| The central-ray angulation for an AP oblique projection of the ankle is: |
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Which position is the patient placed in for a PA projection of the patella?
a. supine
b. prone
c. lateral
d. upright |
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| When the ASIS to tabletop measurement is greater than 24cm, the central-ray angulation for an AP knee is: |
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What is the patient position for a lateral projection of the third, fourth, or fifth toes?
a. supine, with the leg & foot laterally rotated.
b. 45 degrees oblique, with the leg & foot laterally rotated.
c. lateral recumbent, on the affected side.
d. lateral recumbent, on the unaffected side. |
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| c. lateral recumbent, on the affected side |
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The superior surface of the foot is termed the:
a. dorsal surface
b. plantar surface
c. anterior surface
d. superior surface |
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| Where is the central-ray directed for a lateral projection of the calcanus? |
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Definition
| 1 inch distal to the medial malleolus |
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| The preferred method of positioning the patient for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella is: |
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How many metatarsal bones are in the foot?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7 |
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| The second largest bone in the body is the: |
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| Which of the following bones does not bear body weight? |
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Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the knee?
a. 1/2 inch above the patellar apex.
b. 1 inch above the patellar apex.
c. 1/2 inch below the patellar apex.
d. 1 inch below the patellar apex. |
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Definition
| c. 1/2 inch below the patellar apex |
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| How much is the knee plexed for a lateral projection? |
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The essential projections of the calcaneus are:
1) axial (plantodorsal)
2) axial (dorsoplantar)
3) lateral (mediolateral)
a. 1 & 2
b. 1 & 3
c. 2 & 3
d. 1, 2 & 3 |
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| How much is the knee flexed for a lateral projection of the patella? |
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| Where is the central-ray directed for an AP projection of knees - weight bearing? |
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Definition
| 1/2 inch below the apices of the patellae |
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How much should the leg be flexed for a lateral projection of the knee?
a. 10 degrees
b. 15 degrees
c. 10 to 20 degrees
d. 20 to 30 degrees |
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Which of the following will ensure that the knee is in proper position for a lateral projection?
1) epicondyles are perpendicular to the IR.
2) patella is perpendicular to the IR.
3) leg is flexed 20 to 30 degrees. |
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How many degrees of angulation are required to oopen the IP joint spaces of the toes on an AP projection?
a. 0 degrees
b. 10 degrees
c. 15 degrees
d. 20 degrees |
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| To prevent lateral rotation, how should the foot be positioned for a lateral projection of the ankle? |
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Often, the leg is too long to fit on one IR for radiographs. Which joint or joints should be included on the IR when the site of a lesion is known?
a. the ankle joint
b. the knee joint
c. both joints on two IRs
d. the joint closest to the lesion |
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Definition
| d. the joint closest to the lesion |
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Which of the following projections of the knee best demonstrates the narrowing of joint space?
a. AP
b. AP oblique
c. lateral
d. AP of both knees with weight-bearing |
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Definition
| d. AP of both knees with weight-bearing |
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Which lateral projection of the foot is the most commonly performed?
a. lateromedial (lateral recumbent position)
b. mediolateral (lateral recumbent position)
c. lateromedial (standing weight-bearing)
d. mediolateral (standing weight-bearing) |
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Definition
| b. mediolateral (lateral recumbent position) |
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| The central-ray for an oblique projection of the foot is: |
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Which of the following must be rotated for all oblique projections of the ankle?
1) pelvis
2) leg
3) foot
a. 1 & 2
b. 1 & 3
c. 2 & 3
d. 1, 2 & 3 |
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The medial & lateral oblique projections of the ankle require the leg & foot to be rotated how many degrees?
a. 10 degrees
b. 25 degrees
c. 45 degrees
d. 15 to 20 degrees |
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Which ankle projection will clearly demonstrate the "ankle mortise" in profile?
a. AP
b. AP oblique, 15 to 20 degree internal rotation.
c. AP oblique, 45 degree internal rotation.
d. AP oblique, 45 degree external rotation. |
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| b. AP oblique, 15 to 20 degrees, internal rotation |
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The bone in the foot indicated above is the:
a. navicular
b. talus
c. calcaneus
d. medial cuneiform |
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[image]
The area identified on the patella in the figure above is:
a. apex
b. base
c. inferior articulating surface.
d. superior articulating surface. |
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[image]
The bone identified in the figure above is:
a. tibia
b. cuboid
c. talus
d. navicular |
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Which projection is demonstrated in the figure above?
a. PA foot
b. AP axial foot
c. axial calcaneus (plantodorsal)
d. axial calcaneus (dorsoplantar) |
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c. axial calcaneous (plantodorsal) |
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Which of the following positions can be used to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa using the Holmblad method?
1. standing (horizontal central ray)
2. kneeling on the table (vertical central ray)
3. standing with knee on stool (vertical central ray)
a. 1 & 2
b. 1 & 3
c. 2 & 3
d. 1, 2 & 3 |
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