Question 1

How many pounds of weight should be affixed to each wrist for the AP projection of the AC joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 lb 
B)  5 lb 
C)  2 to 4 lb 
D)  5 to 8 lb 
A)  2 lb 
B)  5 lb 
C)  2 to 4 lb 
D)  5 to 8 lb

Question 2

The greater tubercle will be partially superimposed over the humeral head on which of the following projections and positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP,external rotation 
B)  AP,neutral rotation 
C)  AP,internal rotation 
D)  PA oblique,scapular Y 
A)  AP,external rotation 
B)  AP,neutral rotation 
C)  AP,internal rotation 
D)  PA oblique,scapular Y

Question 3

What two structures articulate to form the SC joint? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Sternal angle 
B)  Manubrium of sternum 
C)  Lateral end of the clavicle 
D)  Medial end of the clavicle 
A)  Sternal angle 
B)  Manubrium of sternum 
C)  Lateral end of the clavicle 
D)  Medial end of the clavicle

Question 4

The glenoid of the scapula in the image below is labeled as letter:

Accepted Answer

A)  B. 
B)  C. 
C)  D. 
D)  E. 
A)  B. 
B)  C. 
C)  D. 
D)  E.

Question 5

All of these projections are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral scapula. 
B)  PA oblique (scapular Y). 
C)  AP shoulder. 
D)  transthoracic lateral (Lawrence). 
A)  lateral scapula. 
B)  PA oblique (scapular Y). 
C)  AP shoulder. 
D)  transthoracic lateral (Lawrence).

Question 6

The Pearson method is an AP projection of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  shoulder joint. 
B)  proximal humerus. 
C)  scapulohumeral joint. 
D)  acromioclavicular articulation. 
A)  shoulder joint. 
B)  proximal humerus. 
C)  scapulohumeral joint. 
D)  acromioclavicular articulation.

Question 7

The bones that connect the upper limb to the trunk are collectively termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  upper extremity girdle. 
B)  upper limb fixators. 
C)  shoulder girdle. 
D)  shoulder joint proper. 
A)  upper extremity girdle. 
B)  upper limb fixators. 
C)  shoulder girdle. 
D)  shoulder joint proper.

Question 8

What projection,position,and anatomy of interest in the image below is demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP projection of the shoulder in external rotation 
B)  AP projection of the shoulder in internal rotation 
C)  AP projection of the shoulder in neutral position 
D)  AP oblique projection of the shoulder (Grashey) 
A)  AP projection of the shoulder in external rotation 
B)  AP projection of the shoulder in internal rotation 
C)  AP projection of the shoulder in neutral position 
D)  AP oblique projection of the shoulder (Grashey)

Question 9

All of these projections can be used to demonstrate the clavicle,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  AP. 
B)  AP axial. 
C)  PA axial. 
D)  Lateral. 
A)  AP. 
B)  AP axial. 
C)  PA axial. 
D)  Lateral.

Question 10

For a transthoracic lateral projection (Lawrence)of the shoulder,lung detail may be blurred to better visualize the shoulder area.Which exposure time is recommended to blur the lung structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimum of 1 second 
B)  Minimum of 2 seconds 
C)  Minimum of 3 seconds 
D)  Minimum of 5 seconds 
A)  Minimum of 1 second 
B)  Minimum of 2 seconds 
C)  Minimum of 3 seconds 
D)  Minimum of 5 seconds

Question 11

PA oblique projection of the shoulder (scapular Y)is performed to evaluate:

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinoma. 
B)  fractures. 
C)  dislocations. 
D)  soft tissue swelling. 
A)  carcinoma. 
B)  fractures. 
C)  dislocations. 
D)  soft tissue swelling.

Question 12

The white arrow in the image below points to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  acromion. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  greater tubercle. 
D)  lesser tubercle. 
A)  acromion. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  greater tubercle. 
D)  lesser tubercle.

Question 13

How much is the body rotated for a PA oblique projection of the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 15 degrees 
B)  20 to 45 degrees 
C)  30 to 55 degrees 
D)  45 to 60 degrees 
A)  5 to 15 degrees 
B)  20 to 45 degrees 
C)  30 to 55 degrees 
D)  45 to 60 degrees

Question 14

The anatomy labeled in the image below by the arrowhead is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  acromion. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  glenoid. 
D)  lesser tubercle. 
A)  acromion. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  glenoid. 
D)  lesser tubercle.

Question 15

When the Fisk modification is used for the tangential projection of the intertubercular groove,the patient is:

Accepted Answer

A)  prone. 
B)  supine. 
C)  sitting. 
D)  standing. 
A)  prone. 
B)  supine. 
C)  sitting. 
D)  standing.

Question 16

How should the central ray be angled for the AP projection (Pearson method)of the AC joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees cephalad 
C)  7 degrees cephalad 
D)  5 to 7 degrees cephalad 
A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees cephalad 
C)  7 degrees cephalad 
D)  5 to 7 degrees cephalad

Question 17

When the Fisk modification is used for the tangential projection of the intertubercular groove,the vertical humerus is placed at an angle of _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  5 
C)  5 to 10 
D)  10 to 15 
A)  0 
B)  5 
C)  5 to 10 
D)  10 to 15

Question 18

The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a _____ joint,_____ type.

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilaginous; gliding 
B)  fibrous; gliding 
C)  synovial; ball and socket 
D)  synovial; condyloid 
A)  cartilaginous; gliding 
B)  fibrous; gliding 
C)  synovial; ball and socket 
D)  synovial; condyloid

Question 19

Which of the following is prominently shown in profile on an AP projection of the shoulder with the humerus in external rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lesser tubercle 
B)  Greater tubercle 
C)  Scapulohumeral joint 
D)  Acromioclavicular joint 
A)  Lesser tubercle 
B)  Greater tubercle 
C)  Scapulohumeral joint 
D)  Acromioclavicular joint

Question 20

Letter B 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.

Exam 6: Shoulder Girdle

How many pounds of weight should be affixed to each wrist for the AP projection of the AC joint?

The greater tubercle will be partially superimposed over the humeral head on which of the following projections and positions?

What two structures articulate to form the SC joint? (Select all that apply.)

The glenoid of the scapula in the image below is labeled as letter:

All of these projections are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter,except:

The Pearson method is an AP projection of the:

The bones that connect the upper limb to the trunk are collectively termed the:

What projection,position,and anatomy of interest in the image below is demonstrated?

All of these projections can be used to demonstrate the clavicle,except:

For a transthoracic lateral projection (Lawrence)of the shoulder,lung detail may be blurred to better visualize the shoulder area.Which exposure time is recommended to blur the lung structures?

PA oblique projection of the shoulder (scapular Y)is performed to evaluate:

The white arrow in the image below points to the:

How much is the body rotated for a PA oblique projection of the shoulder?

The anatomy labeled in the image below by the arrowhead is the:

When the Fisk modification is used for the tangential projection of the intertubercular groove,the patient is:

How should the central ray be angled for the AP projection (Pearson method)of the AC joints?

When the Fisk modification is used for the tangential projection of the intertubercular groove,the vertical humerus is placed at an angle of _____ degrees.

The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a _____ joint,_____ type.

Which of the following is prominently shown in profile on an AP projection of the shoulder with the humerus in external rotation?

Letter B in the image below labels the:

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