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

What positioning error is evident in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  None.This image meets all evaluation criteria for this projection. 
B)  The lower limbs were not internally rotated. 
C)  The lower limbs were not externally rotated. 
D)  The knees were not flexed to reduce lordotic curve. 
A)  None.This image meets all evaluation criteria for this projection. 
B)  The lower limbs were not internally rotated. 
C)  The lower limbs were not externally rotated. 
D)  The knees were not flexed to reduce lordotic curve.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

What projection (method)is demonstrated in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP oblique (modified Cleaves) 
B)  Mediolateral (Lauenstein) 
C)  Axiolateral (Danelius-Miller) 
D)  AP oblique (Judet) 
A)  AP oblique (modified Cleaves) 
B)  Mediolateral (Lauenstein) 
C)  Axiolateral (Danelius-Miller) 
D)  AP oblique (Judet)

Question 6

Which of the following will be shown "in profile" if the lower limbs are in correct position for an AP pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lesser trochanters 
B)  Greater trochanters 
C)  Anterior superior iliac spines 
D)  Anterior inferior iliac spines 
A)  Lesser trochanters 
B)  Greater trochanters 
C)  Anterior superior iliac spines 
D)  Anterior inferior iliac spines

Question 7

All of these comprise the hip bone,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  pubis. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  ilium. 
D)  ileum. 
A)  pubis. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  ilium. 
D)  ileum.

Question 8

The anatomy indicated by the arrow on this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pubis. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  acetabulum. 
D)  obturator foramen. 
A)  pubis. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  acetabulum. 
D)  obturator foramen.

Question 9

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 10

How many degrees is the lower limb and foot rotated internally for an AP hip?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 degrees 
B)  12 to 15 degrees 
C)  15 to 20 degrees 
D)  30 to 35 degrees 
A)  5 to 10 degrees 
B)  12 to 15 degrees 
C)  15 to 20 degrees 
D)  30 to 35 degrees

Question 11

What anatomy is labeled as letter C in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliac crest 
B)  Ala of ilium 
C)  ASIS 
D)  AIIS 
A)  Iliac crest 
B)  Ala of ilium 
C)  ASIS 
D)  AIIS

Question 12

The aspect of the proximal femur shown in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior. 
B)  anterior. 
C)  lateral. 
D)  medial. 
A)  posterior. 
B)  anterior. 
C)  lateral. 
D)  medial.

Question 13

What is the respiration phase for the AP projection of the pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Full expiration 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Shallow breathing 
A)  Full expiration 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Shallow breathing

Question 14

Which ramus is labeled with the arrow in this figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior pubic 
B)  Inferior pubic 
C)  Superior ischial 
D)  Inferior ischial 
A)  Superior pubic 
B)  Inferior pubic 
C)  Superior ischial 
D)  Inferior ischial

Question 15

Unless contraindicated,the lower limb and leg should be internally rotated for an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller).How many degrees of rotation are required?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 15 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  20 to 25 
D)  25 to 30 
A)  10 to 15 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  20 to 25 
D)  25 to 30

Question 16

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 17

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 18

Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP hip?

Accepted Answer

A)  The midsagittal plane (MSP)at the level of the ASIS 
B)  A sagittal plane 2 inches lateral from MSP at the level of the pubic symphysis 
C)  2 inches distal on a line drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of a line between ASIS and pubic symphysis 
D)  A sagittal plane 3 inches medial to the ASIS 
A)  The midsagittal plane (MSP)at the level of the ASIS 
B)  A sagittal plane 2 inches lateral from MSP at the level of the pubic symphysis 
C)  2 inches distal on a line drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of a line between ASIS and pubic symphysis 
D)  A sagittal plane 3 inches medial to the ASIS

Question 19

The bone shown in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ilium. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  hip bone. 
D)  pelvis. 
A)  ilium. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  hip bone. 
D)  pelvis.

Question 20

How many degrees should the feet and lower limbs be internally rotated for an AP pelvis radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 degrees 
B)  15 to 20 degrees 
C)  20 to 30 degrees 
D)  25 to 30 degrees 
A)  5 to 10 degrees 
B)  15 to 20 degrees 
C)  20 to 30 degrees 
D)  25 to 30 degrees

Exam 8: Pelvis and Hip

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

What positioning error is evident in the image below?

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:

What projection (method)is demonstrated in the image below?

Which of the following will be shown "in profile" if the lower limbs are in correct position for an AP pelvis?

All of these comprise the hip bone,except:

The anatomy indicated by the arrow on this figure is the:

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

How many degrees is the lower limb and foot rotated internally for an AP hip?

What anatomy is labeled as letter C in the image below?

The aspect of the proximal femur shown in this figure is the:

What is the respiration phase for the AP projection of the pelvis?

Which ramus is labeled with the arrow in this figure?

Unless contraindicated,the lower limb and leg should be internally rotated for an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller).How many degrees of rotation are required?

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

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

Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP hip?

The bone shown in this figure is the:

How many degrees should the feet and lower limbs be internally rotated for an AP pelvis radiograph?

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