RTE 1503 Final Review UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
How many tarsal bones are found in the foot? - CORRECT ANSWER -7
Which metatarsal bone of the foot has a prominent tuberosity most frequently fractured? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 5th
Which term describes the top or anterior surface of the foot? - CORRECT ANSWER -
dorsum
Which of the following is not an aspect of the metatarsal? - CORRECT ANSWER - tail
What is the name of the tarsal bone found on the medial side of the foot between the talus and
three cuneiforms? - CORRECT ANSWER - navicular
The distal tibial joint surface is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER - tibial plafond
How many articular facets make up the subtalar (talocalcaneal) joint? - CORRECT
ANSWER -3
What is the correct central ray centering placement for an AP projection of the toes? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Affected MTP joint
How much foot rotation is required for the AP oblique, medial rotation projection of the foot? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 30-40
Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the cuboid? - CORRECT ANSWER - AP
oblique - medial rotation
,MGRADES
Which structures serve as shock absorbers within the knee joint? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Menisci
To ensure that the diaphragm is included on the erect abdomen projection, the top of the image
receptor should be at the approximate level of the: - CORRECT ANSWER - axilla
The Beclere Method demonstrates the intercondylar fossa. Flex the affected knee 40-45° and
direct the CR ________ to the lower leg. - CORRECT ANSWER - perpendicular
What is another term for the intercondylar eminences? - CORRECT ANSWER -
intercondyler tubercles
The distal tibiofibular joint is classified as a ____ joint. - CORRECT ANSWER - fibrous
A mediolateral - lateral knee radiograph that is over rotated toward the image receptor can be
recognized by which of the criteria - CORRECT ANSWER - The fibular head will appear
less superimposed by the tibia than a true lateral.
Which joint surfaces of the ankle joint are most commonly open with an AP projection of the
ankle? - CORRECT ANSWER - medial and superior
Which of the following conditions may cause the tibial tuberosity to be pulled away from the
tibial shaft? - CORRECT ANSWER - osgood-schlatter disease
For the plantodorsal projection of the calcaneus, direct the CR: - CORRECT ANSWER -
40° from the long axis of the foot
Which imaginary plane should be placed parallel to the IR for an AP projection of the knee? -
CORRECT ANSWER - interepicondylar
, MGRADES
Which joint space should be open or almost open for a well-positioned AP oblique knee
projection with medial rotation? - CORRECT ANSWER - proximal tibiofibular
What is the name of the deep depression found on the posterior aspect of the distal femur? -
CORRECT ANSWER - intercondylar fossa
Which type of central-ray angle is required for an AP projection of the toes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10° to 15° posterior
For an oblique toes 1-3, rotate the foot : - CORRECT ANSWER - 30-45° medially
Which of the following projections would best demonstrate pathologies of the tibiofibular and
femorotibial joint spaces/articulations of the knee? (Select multiple, if applicable). - CORRECT
ANSWER - -PA axial weight-bearing (bilateral)
-AP- 45° oblique lateral rotation
-AP- 45° oblique medial rotation
Which of the following projections is used for the sesamoid bones of the foot? - CORRECT
ANSWER - tangential
How many phalanges are there in the foot? - CORRECT ANSWER - 14
How many cuneiforms in the foot? - CORRECT ANSWER -3
what is the strongest and largest of the tarsal bones? - CORRECT ANSWER - Calcaneus
the sustentaculum tali is found on the - CORRECT ANSWER - calcaneus
The articular facets making up the tibial plateau slopes posteriorly at: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10° to 20°