Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater tubercle 
B)  Lesser tubercle 
C)  Acromion 
D)  Coracoid process 
A)  Greater tubercle 
B)  Lesser tubercle 
C)  Acromion 
D)  Coracoid process

Question 2

For the lateral projection of the scapula, the body is placed in which position?

Accepted Answer

A)  True lateral 
B)  15 degrees oblique 
C)  RAO or LAO 
D)  RPO or RAO 
A)  True lateral 
B)  15 degrees oblique 
C)  RAO or LAO 
D)  RPO or RAO

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  15 degrees. 
B)  30 degrees. 
C)  15 to 30 degrees. 
D)  perpendicular to the IR. 
A)  15 degrees. 
B)  30 degrees. 
C)  15 to 30 degrees. 
D)  perpendicular to the IR.

Question 4

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 5

What is the central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection (scapular Y) of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees caudad 
C)  10 degrees caudad 
D)  15 degrees caudad 
A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees caudad 
C)  10 degrees caudad 
D)  15 degrees caudad

Question 6

The respiration phase for an AP projection of the shoulder should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended. 
D)  shallow breathing. 
A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended. 
D)  shallow breathing.

Question 7

Which of the following are clearly demonstrated on the inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder joint?
1)Proximal humerus
2)Scapulohumeral joint
3)Acromioclavicular articulation

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 8

All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are:

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial, freely movable. 
B)  fibrous, slightly movable. 
C)  fibrous, immovable. 
D)  cartilaginous, immovable. 
A)  synovial, freely movable. 
B)  fibrous, slightly movable. 
C)  fibrous, immovable. 
D)  cartilaginous, immovable.

Question 9

The acromial extremity of the clavicle articulates with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  glenoid cavity. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  sternal extremity of the clavicle. 
D)  acromion process of the scapula. 
A)  glenoid cavity. 
B)  coracoid process. 
C)  sternal extremity of the clavicle. 
D)  acromion process of the scapula.

Question 10

When the patient is positioned properly for a lateral projection of the scapula, the body of the scapula will be _____ the plane of the IR.

Accepted Answer

A)  perpendicular to 
B)  parallel with 
C)  at a 30-degree angle to 
D)  at a 60-degree angle to 
A)  perpendicular to 
B)  parallel with 
C)  at a 30-degree angle to 
D)  at a 60-degree angle to

Question 11

Which position of the hand will place the humerus in neutral position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prone 
B)  Supine 
C)  Palm against the thigh 
D)  Back of the hand against the thigh 
A)  Prone 
B)  Supine 
C)  Palm against the thigh 
D)  Back of the hand against the thigh

Question 12

The small, synovial fluid-filled sacs, which relieve pressure and reduce friction in joint tissues, are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  bursae. 
B)  ligaments. 
C)  tendons. 
D)  cartilage. 
A)  bursae. 
B)  ligaments. 
C)  tendons. 
D)  cartilage.

Exam 5: Shoulder Girdle

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

For the lateral projection of the scapula, the body is placed in which position?

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

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

What is the central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection (scapular Y) of the shoulder joint?

The respiration phase for an AP projection of the shoulder should be:

Which of the following are clearly demonstrated on the inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder joint? 1)Proximal humerus 2)Scapulohumeral joint 3)Acromioclavicular articulation

All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are:

The acromial extremity of the clavicle articulates with the:

When the patient is positioned properly for a lateral projection of the scapula, the body of the scapula will be _____ the plane of the IR.

Which position of the hand will place the humerus in neutral position?

The small, synovial fluid-filled sacs, which relieve pressure and reduce friction in joint tissues, are called:

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