Bontrager Chapter 6 Self Test: Lower Limb
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The base of the fifth metatarsal is a common fracture site - CORRECT ANSWER - TRUE
Where are the sesamoid bones of the foot most commonly located? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Plantar surface near head of first metatarsal
What is the name of the tarsal bone found on the medaial side of the foot between the talus and
three cuneiforms? - CORRECT ANSWER - Navicular
Which tarsal bone is considered to be the smallest? - CORRECT ANSWER - Intermediate
cuneiform
What is another term for the talocalcaneal joint? - CORRECT ANSWER - Subtalar joint
The distal tibial joint surface is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Tibial Plafond
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 degree
Which 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 degree
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 degree posterior
Which projection of the foot best demonstrate the cuboid? - CORRECT ANSWER - AP
oblique-medial rotation
What is another term for the intercondyloid eminence? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Interconylar 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 (90degree) to the long axis of the femur. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 5 to 7 degree
The upper, or superior, portion of the patella is called the - CORRECT ANSWER - BASE
Which two ligaments of the knee joint help stabilize the knee from the anterior and posterior
perspective? - CORRECT ANSWER - CRUIATES
Which structures serve as shock absorbers within the knee joint? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Menisci
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The base of the fifth metatarsal is a common fracture site - CORRECT ANSWER - TRUE
Where are the sesamoid bones of the foot most commonly located? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Plantar surface near head of first metatarsal
What is the name of the tarsal bone found on the medaial side of the foot between the talus and
three cuneiforms? - CORRECT ANSWER - Navicular
Which tarsal bone is considered to be the smallest? - CORRECT ANSWER - Intermediate
cuneiform
What is another term for the talocalcaneal joint? - CORRECT ANSWER - Subtalar joint
The distal tibial joint surface is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Tibial Plafond
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 degree
Which 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 degree
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 degree posterior
Which projection of the foot best demonstrate the cuboid? - CORRECT ANSWER - AP
oblique-medial rotation
What is another term for the intercondyloid eminence? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Interconylar 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 (90degree) to the long axis of the femur. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 5 to 7 degree
The upper, or superior, portion of the patella is called the - CORRECT ANSWER - BASE
Which two ligaments of the knee joint help stabilize the knee from the anterior and posterior
perspective? - CORRECT ANSWER - CRUIATES
Which structures serve as shock absorbers within the knee joint? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Menisci
