Question 1

The central-ray angle for an AP,bilateral weight-bearing knee is:

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A)   0 degrees.
B)   5 to 7 degrees cephalad.
C)   5 to 7 degrees caudad.
D)   dependent upon the ASIS-to-tabletop measurement.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The largest and strongest tarsal bone is the:

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A)   calcaneus.
B)   navicular.
C)   medial cuneiform.
D)   lateral cuneiform.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

On which aspect of the foot does the cuboid lie?

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A)   Lateral
B)   Medial
C)   Superior
D)   InferiorE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral projection of the calcaneus?

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A)   1 inch distal to the medial malleolus
B)   2 inches distal to the medial malleolus
C)   1 inch posterior to the medial malleolus
D)   2 inches posterior to the medial malleolusE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

All of the following forms the ankle mortise,except:

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A)   lateral malleolus of the fibula.
B)   medial surface of the tibia.
C)   inferior surface of the tibia.
D)   medial malleolus of the tibia.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The second largest bone in the body is the:

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A)   hip.
B)   tibia.
C)   femur.
D)   skull.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

What anatomy is labeled with the letter D in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral malleolus
B)   Medial malleolus
C)   Talus
D)   Tibiotalar jointE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

How much should the leg be flexed for a lateral projection of the knee?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 degrees
B)   45 degrees
C)   10 to 20 degrees
D)   20 to 30 degreesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which two of these are options for knee flexion for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella when obtained with the patient in prone position? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   50 degrees from the table
B)   50 degrees from the CR
C)   As much as possible
D)   Until the patella is perpendicular to the IRE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

For a lateral projection of the ankle,the central ray must enter the:

Accepted Answer

A)   navicular.
B)   tibiofibular joint.
C)   medial malleolus.
D)   lateral malleolus.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

The talus articulates with how many bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   One
B)   Two
C)   Three
D)   FourE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

How far should the IR or collimated field extend beyond the ankle or knee joint for an AP projection of the leg?

Accepted Answer

A)   to 1 inch
B)   1 to 2 inches
C)   1 to 1inches
D)   2 to 2inchesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which two of the following methods are used to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Holmblad (PA axial) 
B)   Settegast (Tangential) 
C)   Camp-Coventry (PA axial) 
D)   Hughston (Tangential) E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which two of the following are required to position the knee correctly for the lateral projection of the patella? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Patella is perpendicular to the IR
B)   20-degree flexion
C)   Epicondyles are superimposed
D)   30-degree flexionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 7: Lower Extremity

The central-ray angle for an AP,bilateral weight-bearing knee is:

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The talus articulates with how many bones?

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Which two of the following are required to position the knee correctly for the lateral projection of the patella? (Select all that apply.)

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All of the following forms the ankle mortise,except:

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The second largest bone in the body is the:

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Where is the central ray directed for a lateral projection of the calcaneus?

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Which two of the following methods are used to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa? (Select all that apply.)

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For a lateral projection of the ankle,the central ray must enter the:

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The largest and strongest tarsal bone is the:

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On which aspect of the foot does the cuboid lie?

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What anatomy is labeled with the letter D in the image below?

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How much should the leg be flexed for a lateral projection of the knee?

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Which two of these are options for knee flexion for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella when obtained with the patient in prone position? (Select all that apply.)

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How far should the IR or collimated field extend beyond the ankle or knee joint for an AP projection of the leg?

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Exam 7: Lower Extremity

The central-ray angle for an AP,bilateral weight-bearing knee is:

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The talus articulates with how many bones?

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Which two of the following are required to position the knee correctly for the lateral projection of the patella? (Select all that apply.)

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All of the following forms the ankle mortise,except:

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The second largest bone in the body is the:

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Where is the central ray directed for a lateral projection of the calcaneus?

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Which two of the following methods are used to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa? (Select all that apply.)

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For a lateral projection of the ankle,the central ray must enter the:

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The largest and strongest tarsal bone is the:

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On which aspect of the foot does the cuboid lie?

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What anatomy is labeled with the letter D in the image below?

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How much should the leg be flexed for a lateral projection of the knee?

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Which two of these are options for knee flexion for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella when obtained with the patient in prone position? (Select all that apply.)

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How far should the IR or collimated field extend beyond the ankle or knee joint for an AP projection of the leg?

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