Bontrager Chapter 5 Self-test: Humerus & Shoulder Girdle Questions And Answers Rated A+

What terms correctly describe the shoulder joint? - Answer-Scapulohumeral & glenohumeral Which specific joint is found on the lateral end of the clavicle? - Answer-Acromionclavicular What angles are found on the scapula? - Answer-Inferior, lateral, & superior Which of the following structure of the scapula extends most anteriorly? Glenoid cavity Acromion Scapulae spine Coracoid process - Answer-Coracoid process T/F : the male clavicle is shorter and less curved than the female clavicle - Answer-False Which bony structure separates the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae? - Answer-Scapulae spine Which of the following structures is considered most posterior? Scapular notch Coracoid process Acromion Superior border of scapula - Answer-Acromion What type of movement is the scapulohumeral joint? - Answer-Spheroidal Which one of the following technical considerations does not apply for adult shoulder radiography?A: Center and AEC chamber activated B: High-speed IR C: 40-44 in (100 to 110cm) SID D: 70 to 80 kV (with grid) - Answer-A: Center and right automatic exposure control (AEC) chamber activated T/F : even though the amount of radiation exposure is minimal for most shoulder projections, gonadal shielding should be used for children and adults of child bearing age - Answer-True T/F: the greatest technical concern during a pediatric shoulder study is voluntary movement - AnswerTrue Which one of the following imaging modalities or procedures best demonstrates osteomyelitis - AnswerNuclear medicine Which imaging modality or procedure provides a functional, or dynamic, study of the shoulder? - Answer-Ultrasound Which Projection and/or position best demonstrates signs of impigement syndrome? - Answer-Scapulae Y (neer method) Which Pathologic condition often produces narrowing of the joint space? - Answer-Osteoarthritis Which Pathologic condition may require a reduction in manual exposure factors? - Answer-Rheumatoid arthritis Which basic projection of the shoulder requires that the numeral epicondyles be parallel to the IR? - Answer-External rotation Where is the central ray centered for a AP projection of the shoulder? - Answer-1" inferior to coracoid processWhich position of the shoulder and Proximal humerus projects the lesser tubercle in profile medially? - Answer-Internal rotation What central ray angle should be used for the inferosuperior axial projection for the glenohumeral joint space? - Answer-25-30 degrees medially To best demonstrate the hill-sachs defect on the inferosuperior axial projection, which additional positioning maneuver must be used? - Answer-Use exaggerated external rotation How are the humeral epicondyles aligned for a rotational lateromedial projection of the humerus ? - Answer-Perpendular to the IR Which special projection of the shoulder places the glenoid cavity in profile for an open scapulohumeral joint? - Answer-Grashey Method For the erect version of the tangential projection for the intertubercular groove, the patient lens forward ______ from vertical . - Answer-10-15 degrees What is the major advantage of the supine, tangential version of the intertubercular groove projection over the erect version ? - Answer-Reduced OID Which projection best demonstrates the supraspinatus outlet region? - Answer-Scapulae Y lateral (neer method) With which of the following projections is a breathing technique recommended ? Grashey method Thansthoracic lateral Fisk modification Garth method - Answer-Thansthoracic lateral for humerus