Question 1

For an AP projection of the shoulder,the central ray should enter:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch (2.5 cm)inferior to the coracoid process. 
B)  1 inch (2.5 cm)superior to the coracoid process. 
C)  2 inches (5 cm)inferior to the coracoid process. 
D)  2 inches (5 cm)superior to the coracoid process. 
A)  1 inch (2.5 cm)inferior to the coracoid process. 
B)  1 inch (2.5 cm)superior to the coracoid process. 
C)  2 inches (5 cm)inferior to the coracoid process. 
D)  2 inches (5 cm)superior to the coracoid process. A

Question 2

The PA oblique projection of the shoulder joint (scapular Y)is performed in which of the following positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  RAO or LAO 
D)  RPO or LPO 
A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  RAO or LAO 
D)  RPO or LPO C

Question 3

When the arm cannot be rotated or abducted due to injury,which of these can be used to perform a lateral projection of the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tangential projection,Settegast method 
B)  PA axial projection,Holmblad method 
C)  Transthoracic lateral projection,Lawrence method 
D)  AP projection,Pearson method 
A)  Tangential projection,Settegast method 
B)  PA axial projection,Holmblad method 
C)  Transthoracic lateral projection,Lawrence method 
D)  AP projection,Pearson method C

Question 4

What is the recommended exposure field dimensions for the AP projection of the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 * 10 inches (18 * 24 cm) 
B)  10 * 12 inches (24 * 30 cm) 
C)  11 * 14 inches (30 * 35 cm) 
D)  7 * 17 inches (18 * 43 cm) 
A)  8 * 10 inches (18 * 24 cm) 
B)  10 * 12 inches (24 * 30 cm) 
C)  11 * 14 inches (30 * 35 cm) 
D)  7 * 17 inches (18 * 43 cm)

Question 5

The scapula is classified as a(n)_____ bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  flat 
B)  short 
C)  long 
D)  irregular 
A)  flat 
B)  short 
C)  long 
D)  irregular

Question 6

The part identified by the arrow in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  acromion. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  glenoid cavity. 
D)  superior border. 
A)  acromion. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  glenoid cavity. 
D)  superior border.

Question 7

The part identified by the arrow in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  superior angle. 
B)  inferior angle. 
C)  coracoid process. 
D)  lateral border. 
A)  superior angle. 
B)  inferior angle. 
C)  coracoid process. 
D)  lateral border.

Question 8

The depression identified in this figure is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  infraspinous fossa. 
B)  supraspinous fossa. 
C)  intertubercular groove. 
D)  surgical neck. 
A)  infraspinous fossa. 
B)  supraspinous fossa. 
C)  intertubercular groove. 
D)  surgical neck.

Question 9

For delineation of the body of the scapula for the lateral projection,how is the arm positioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flex the elbow and place the hand on the anterior abdomen. 
B)  Flex the elbow and place the hand on the posterior thorax. 
C)  Extend the arm straight down at the side. 
D)  Extend the arm upward and rest the forearm on the head. 
A)  Flex the elbow and place the hand on the anterior abdomen. 
B)  Flex the elbow and place the hand on the posterior thorax. 
C)  Extend the arm straight down at the side. 
D)  Extend the arm upward and rest the forearm on the head.

Question 10

If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder (Lawrence)the exposure should be made using:

Accepted Answer

A)  full expiration. 
B)  full inspiration. 
C)  partial inspiration. 
D)  partial expiration. 
A)  full expiration. 
B)  full inspiration. 
C)  partial inspiration. 
D)  partial expiration.

Question 11

Which projection clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  PA oblique (scapular Y) 
C)  AP oblique (Grashey) 
D)  Transthoracic lateral (Lawrence) 
A)  AP 
B)  PA oblique (scapular Y) 
C)  AP oblique (Grashey) 
D)  Transthoracic lateral (Lawrence)

Question 12

Letter C in the image below labels the:

Accepted Answer

A)  acromion. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  clavicle. 
D)  glenoid. 
A)  acromion. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  clavicle. 
D)  glenoid.

Question 13

The area of the proximal humerus located directly below the tubercles,which is the site of many fractures,is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  anatomic neck. 
B)  surgical neck. 
C)  coracoid process. 
D)  intertubercular groove. 
A)  anatomic neck. 
B)  surgical neck. 
C)  coracoid process. 
D)  intertubercular groove.

Question 14

If the patient can be positioned properly,the central-ray angle for the transthoracic lateral projection (Lawrence)of the shoulder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees cephalad. 
C)  10 degrees cephalad. 
D)  15 degrees cephalad. 
A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees cephalad. 
C)  10 degrees cephalad. 
D)  15 degrees cephalad.

Question 15

What joint is formed by the articulation between the glenoid cavity and head of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synovial 
B)  Spheroidal 
C)  Acromioclavicular 
D)  Scapulohumeral 
A)  Synovial 
B)  Spheroidal 
C)  Acromioclavicular 
D)  Scapulohumeral

Question 16

A Hill-Sachs defect is defined as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  fracture due to posterior dislocation of the humeral head. 
B)  wedge-shaped compression fracture of the articular surface of the humeral head. 
C)  congenital deformity of the humeral head. 
D)  congenital deformity of the glenoid cavity. 
A)  fracture due to posterior dislocation of the humeral head. 
B)  wedge-shaped compression fracture of the articular surface of the humeral head. 
C)  congenital deformity of the humeral head. 
D)  congenital deformity of the glenoid cavity.

Question 17

How far should the arm be abducted for an inferosuperior projection (Lawrence)of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 degrees 
B)  30 degrees 
C)  45 degrees 
D)  90 degrees 
A)  15 degrees 
B)  30 degrees 
C)  45 degrees 
D)  90 degrees

Question 18

For an AP projection of the shoulder with the arm in a neutral position,how should the humeral epicondyles be positioned in regards to the IR plane?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel 
B)  Perpendicular 
C)  45 degrees 
D)  60 degrees 
A)  Parallel 
B)  Perpendicular 
C)  45 degrees 
D)  60 degrees

Question 19

Which of the following methods best demonstrates the supraspinatus outlet (coracoacromial arch)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neer 
B)  Alexander 
C)  West Point 
D)  Stryker notch 
A)  Neer 
B)  Alexander 
C)  West Point 
D)  Stryker notch

Question 20

The bone part identified by the arrow in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  acromion. 
B)  costal surface. 
C)  coracoid process. 
D)  glenoid cavity. 
A)  acromion. 
B)  costal surface. 
C)  coracoid process. 
D)  glenoid cavity.

Exam 6: Shoulder Girdle

For an AP projection of the shoulder,the central ray should enter:

The PA oblique projection of the shoulder joint (scapular Y)is performed in which of the following positions?

When the arm cannot be rotated or abducted due to injury,which of these can be used to perform a lateral projection of the shoulder?

What is the recommended exposure field dimensions for the AP projection of the shoulder?

The scapula is classified as a(n)_____ bone.

The part identified by the arrow in this figure is the:

The part identified by the arrow in this figure is the:

The depression identified in this figure is called the:

For delineation of the body of the scapula for the lateral projection,how is the arm positioned?

If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder (Lawrence)the exposure should be made using:

Which projection clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity?

Letter C in the image below labels the:

The area of the proximal humerus located directly below the tubercles,which is the site of many fractures,is called the:

If the patient can be positioned properly,the central-ray angle for the transthoracic lateral projection (Lawrence)of the shoulder is:

What joint is formed by the articulation between the glenoid cavity and head of the humerus?

A Hill-Sachs defect is defined as a:

How far should the arm be abducted for an inferosuperior projection (Lawrence)of the shoulder joint?

For an AP projection of the shoulder with the arm in a neutral position,how should the humeral epicondyles be positioned in regards to the IR plane?

Which of the following methods best demonstrates the supraspinatus outlet (coracoacromial arch)?

The bone part identified by the arrow in this figure is the:

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