The bones of the forefoot include the - ANSWER Phalanges and metatarsals
The bones of the midfoot are called the - ANSWER tarsals
Small, flat, oval bones in the region of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint are called
the - ANSWER sesamoid bones
What tarsal is commonly referred to as the heel bone - ANSWER calcaneus
Which of the following bones are tarsal bones
Cuneiforms
Cuboid
Calcaneus - ANSWER cuneiforms and cuboid
When taking an anteroposterior (AP) axial projection of the foot, the central ray is directed -
ANSWER 10 degress toward the heel
Where does the central ray enter the patient for the AP axial projection of the foot -
ANSWER at the base of the third metatarsal
Which surface of the foot should be in contact with the IR for the recumbent lateral
projection of the foot - ANSWER Lateral
The following is true regarding the lateral projection of the foot - ANSWER the ankle
should be dorsiflexed so that the long axis so the foot is perpendicular to the tibia
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The bones of the midfoot are called the - ANSWER tarsals
Small, flat, oval bones in the region of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint are called
the - ANSWER sesamoid bones
What tarsal is commonly referred to as the heel bone - ANSWER calcaneus
Which of the following bones are tarsal bones
Cuneiforms
Cuboid
Calcaneus - ANSWER cuneiforms and cuboid
When taking an anteroposterior (AP) axial projection of the foot, the central ray is directed -
ANSWER 10 degress toward the heel
Where does the central ray enter the patient for the AP axial projection of the foot -
ANSWER at the base of the third metatarsal
Which surface of the foot should be in contact with the IR for the recumbent lateral
projection of the foot - ANSWER Lateral
The following is true regarding the lateral projection of the foot - ANSWER the ankle
should be dorsiflexed so that the long axis so the foot is perpendicular to the tibia
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