Question 1

The fibula articulates with the tibia at the:
1)distal end.
2)proximal end.
3)posterior surface.

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 2

How many bones make up the leg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five 
A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five

Question 3

All of the joints of the foot are synovial (freely movable) except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  femorotibial. 
B)  patellofemoral. 
C)  distal tibiofibular. 
D)  proximal tibiofibular. 
A)  femorotibial. 
B)  patellofemoral. 
C)  distal tibiofibular. 
D)  proximal tibiofibular.

Question 4

For a lateral projection of the foot, the central ray is directed to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  head of the third metatarsal. 
B)  base of the third metatarsal. 
C)  tibiotalar joint. 
D)  navicular. 
A)  head of the third metatarsal. 
B)  base of the third metatarsal. 
C)  tibiotalar joint. 
D)  navicular.

Question 5

To prevent lateral rotation, how should the foot be positioned for a lateral projection of the ankle?

Accepted Answer

A)  In dorsiflexion 
B)  In plantar flexion 
C)  On a 10-degree angle wedge 
D)  On a 15-degree angle wedge 
A)  In dorsiflexion 
B)  In plantar flexion 
C)  On a 10-degree angle wedge 
D)  On a 15-degree angle wedge

Question 6

How far should the knee be flexed for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella when done in the prone position?
1)50 to 60 degrees from the table
2)As much as possible
3)Until the patella is perpendicular

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 7

The central-ray angulation for the AP ankle projection is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 degrees caudad. 
D)  15 to 20 degrees caudad. 
A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 degrees caudad. 
D)  15 to 20 degrees caudad.

Question 8

When the malleoli of the ankle are positioned parallel with the IR, the ankle is in position for which projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  AP oblique, 45-degree lateral rotation 
C)  AP oblique, 45-degree medial rotation 
D)  AP oblique, 15- to 20-degree medial rotation for the ankle mortise 
A)  AP 
B)  AP oblique, 45-degree lateral rotation 
C)  AP oblique, 45-degree medial rotation 
D)  AP oblique, 15- to 20-degree medial rotation for the ankle mortise

Question 9

Where does the central ray enter the knee for a lateral projection of the patella?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior margin of the medial epicondyle 
B)  Anterior margin of the medial epicondyle 
C)  Through the patellofemoral joint space 
D)  Directly to the lateral aspect of the patella 
A)  Posterior margin of the medial epicondyle 
B)  Anterior margin of the medial epicondyle 
C)  Through the patellofemoral joint space 
D)  Directly to the lateral aspect of the patella

Question 10

The second largest bone in the body is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hip. 
B)  tibia. 
C)  femur. 
D)  skull. 
A)  hip. 
B)  tibia. 
C)  femur. 
D)  skull.

Question 11

Where is the central ray directed for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella?

Accepted Answer

A)  Through the patellofemoral joint space 
B)  To the anterior aspect of the patella 
C)  At the level of the femoral condyles 
D)  To the apex of the patella 
A)  Through the patellofemoral joint space 
B)  To the anterior aspect of the patella 
C)  At the level of the femoral condyles 
D)  To the apex of the patella

Question 12

Which ankle projection will clearly demonstrate the ankle mortise in profile?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  AP oblique, 15- to 20-degree internal rotation 
C)  AP oblique, 45-degree internal rotation 
D)  AP oblique, 45-degree external rotation 
A)  AP 
B)  AP oblique, 15- to 20-degree internal rotation 
C)  AP oblique, 45-degree internal rotation 
D)  AP oblique, 45-degree external rotation

Question 13

How many tarsal bones are in the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Four 
B)  Five 
C)  Six 
D)  Seven 
A)  Four 
B)  Five 
C)  Six 
D)  Seven

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The circular fibrocartilage disks or pads that lie on the tibial plateaus are called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  bursae. 
B)  menisci. 
C)  articular cartilages. 
D)  articular capsules. 
A)  bursae. 
B)  menisci. 
C)  articular cartilages. 
D)  articular capsules.

Question 16

The inferior aspect of the foot is termed the _____ surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior 
B)  caudal 
C)  dorsal 
D)  plantar 
A)  posterior 
B)  caudal 
C)  dorsal 
D)  plantar

Question 17

The lower limb and its girdle comprise which of the following bones?
1)Foot and leg
2)Thigh
3)Hip

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 18

The central ray is directed to which of the following for an AP or AP axial projection of the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Head of the second metatarsal 
B)  Head of the third metatarsal 
C)  Base of the third metatarsal 
D)  Base of the fourth metatarsal 
A)  Head of the second metatarsal 
B)  Head of the third metatarsal 
C)  Base of the third metatarsal 
D)  Base of the fourth metatarsal

Question 19

How many bones are in the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  26 
C)  27 
D)  29 
A)  14 
B)  26 
C)  27 
D)  29

Question 20

What is the central-ray angulation for the axial (plantodorsal) projection of the calcaneus?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 degrees 
B)  30 degrees 
C)  35 degrees 
D)  40 degrees 
A)  25 degrees 
B)  30 degrees 
C)  35 degrees 
D)  40 degrees

Exam 6: Lower Limb

The fibula articulates with the tibia at the: 1)distal end. 2)proximal end. 3)posterior surface.

How many bones make up the leg?

All of the joints of the foot are synovial (freely movable) except the:

For a lateral projection of the foot, the central ray is directed to the:

To prevent lateral rotation, how should the foot be positioned for a lateral projection of the ankle?

How far should the knee be flexed for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella when done in the prone position? 1)50 to 60 degrees from the table 2)As much as possible 3)Until the patella is perpendicular

The central-ray angulation for the AP ankle projection is:

When the malleoli of the ankle are positioned parallel with the IR, the ankle is in position for which projection?

Where does the central ray enter the knee for a lateral projection of the patella?

The second largest bone in the body is the:

Where is the central ray directed for the tangential projection (Settegast method) of the patella?

Which ankle projection will clearly demonstrate the ankle mortise in profile?

How many tarsal bones are in the foot?

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

The circular fibrocartilage disks or pads that lie on the tibial plateaus are called the:

The inferior aspect of the foot is termed the _____ surface.

The lower limb and its girdle comprise which of the following bones? 1)Foot and leg 2)Thigh 3)Hip

The central ray is directed to which of the following for an AP or AP axial projection of the foot?

How many bones are in the foot?

What is the central-ray angulation for the axial (plantodorsal) projection of the calcaneus?

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