Bontrager Chapter 6 Self Test UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following is not an aspect of the metatarsal - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Tail
True/False: The distal portion of the fifth metatarsal is a common fracture site. - CORRECT
ANSWER - False (proximal aspect or tuberosity is commonly fractured)
Where are the sesamoid bones of the foot most commonly located - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. Plantar surface near head of first metatarsal
What is the name of the tarsal bone found on the medial side of the foot between the talus and
three cuneiforms - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Navicular
Which is considered the smallest tarsal bone - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Intermediate
cuneiform
What is another term for the talocalcaneal joint - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Subtalar joint
The distal tibial joint surface is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Tibial plafond
True/False: The mortise of the ankle should be totally open and visible on a correctly positioned
anteroposterior (AP) projection of the ankle. . - CORRECT ANSWER - False (the lateral
aspect of the ankle joint would not be open)
What is the correct central-ray centering placement for an AP projection of the toes - CORRECT
ANSWER - . Affected MTP joint
, Which type of central-ray angle is required for an AP projection of the toes - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10 to 15 posterior (toward calcaneus)
Which of the following projections is used for the sesamoid bones of the foot - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tangential
How much foot rotation is required for the AP oblique, medial rotation projection of the foot -
CORRECT ANSWER - 30 to 40
What is another term for the AP projection of the foot - CORRECT ANSWER -.
Dorsoplantar projection
What CR angle is generally required for the AP projection of the foot - CORRECT
ANSWER - . 10 posterior (more or less angle may be applied based on the height of the
arch)
Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the cuboid - CORRECT ANSWER - AP
oblique—medial rotation
What is another term for the intercondyloid eminence - CORRECT ANSWER -
Intercondylar tubercles
What is the name of the deep depression found on the posterior aspect of the distal femur -
CORRECT ANSWER - Intercondylar fossa
A line drawn across the most distal aspect of the medial and lateral femoral condyles would be
______________ from being at a right angle (90 degrees) to the long axis of the femur. -
CORRECT ANSWER - (5 to 7)
True/False: The angle referred to in the previous question 22 would be less on a tall, slender
person. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following is not an aspect of the metatarsal - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Tail
True/False: The distal portion of the fifth metatarsal is a common fracture site. - CORRECT
ANSWER - False (proximal aspect or tuberosity is commonly fractured)
Where are the sesamoid bones of the foot most commonly located - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. Plantar surface near head of first metatarsal
What is the name of the tarsal bone found on the medial side of the foot between the talus and
three cuneiforms - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Navicular
Which is considered the smallest tarsal bone - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Intermediate
cuneiform
What is another term for the talocalcaneal joint - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Subtalar joint
The distal tibial joint surface is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Tibial plafond
True/False: The mortise of the ankle should be totally open and visible on a correctly positioned
anteroposterior (AP) projection of the ankle. . - CORRECT ANSWER - False (the lateral
aspect of the ankle joint would not be open)
What is the correct central-ray centering placement for an AP projection of the toes - CORRECT
ANSWER - . Affected MTP joint
, Which type of central-ray angle is required for an AP projection of the toes - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10 to 15 posterior (toward calcaneus)
Which of the following projections is used for the sesamoid bones of the foot - CORRECT
ANSWER - Tangential
How much foot rotation is required for the AP oblique, medial rotation projection of the foot -
CORRECT ANSWER - 30 to 40
What is another term for the AP projection of the foot - CORRECT ANSWER -.
Dorsoplantar projection
What CR angle is generally required for the AP projection of the foot - CORRECT
ANSWER - . 10 posterior (more or less angle may be applied based on the height of the
arch)
Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the cuboid - CORRECT ANSWER - AP
oblique—medial rotation
What is another term for the intercondyloid eminence - CORRECT ANSWER -
Intercondylar tubercles
What is the name of the deep depression found on the posterior aspect of the distal femur -
CORRECT ANSWER - Intercondylar fossa
A line drawn across the most distal aspect of the medial and lateral femoral condyles would be
______________ from being at a right angle (90 degrees) to the long axis of the femur. -
CORRECT ANSWER - (5 to 7)
True/False: The angle referred to in the previous question 22 would be less on a tall, slender
person. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
