Radiologic Procedures Final Exam Questions
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Which way is the foot rotated for an AP Oblique Projection of the foot? ✔️✔️Medially
What is the degree of obliquity for an AP Oblique Projection of the foot? ✔️✔️30 degrees
For the lateral projection of the foot, the foot is in ____________ position. ✔️✔️Mediolateral
For an axial projection of the calcaneus, the ankle is ______________ . ✔️✔️Dorsiflexed
What is the tube angulation for an axial projection of the calcaneus? ✔️✔️40 degrees
cephalad
What is the centering point for a lateral projection of the calcaneus? ✔️✔️1 inch distal to the
medial malleolus
What joint space should be open on an AP Projection of the ankle? ✔️✔️Tibiotalar joint
What is the centering point for a lateral projection of the ankle? ✔️✔️Perpendicular to the
ankle joint, entering the medial malleolus
What is the degree of obliquity for an AP Oblique Projection of the Mortise Joint? ✔️✔️15 to
20 degrees medial
What is the degree of obliquity for an AP Oblique Projection of the ankle? ✔️✔️45 degrees
medial
, What is the centering point for an AP Oblique Ankle/Mortise Joint ✔️✔️Perpendicular,
entering the ankle joint midway between the malleoli
During an AP Projection of the leg (tib/fib), the plane through the femoral condyles is
_____________ to the IR. ✔️✔️Parallel
During a lateral projection of the lower leg (tib/fib), the plane through the femoral condyles
is___________ to the IR. ✔️✔️Perpendicular
Where is the patella positioned during an AP projection of the knee? ✔️✔️Slightly off center
to the medial side
Where is the centering point for an AP projection of the knee? ✔️✔️Directed to a point image
1/2 inch inferior to the patellar apex
What is the degree of angulation for an AP knee if the pelvic thickness is 19-24 cm? ✔️✔️0
degrees
What is the degree of angulation for an AP knee if the pelvic thickness is greater than 24 cm?
✔️✔️3-5 degrees cephalad
What is the degree of angulation for an AP knee if the pelvic thickness is less than 19 cm?
✔️✔️3-5 degrees caudad
How many degrees is the leg flexed for a lateral projection of the knee? ✔️✔️20-30 degrees
and Answers| Latest Update
Which way is the foot rotated for an AP Oblique Projection of the foot? ✔️✔️Medially
What is the degree of obliquity for an AP Oblique Projection of the foot? ✔️✔️30 degrees
For the lateral projection of the foot, the foot is in ____________ position. ✔️✔️Mediolateral
For an axial projection of the calcaneus, the ankle is ______________ . ✔️✔️Dorsiflexed
What is the tube angulation for an axial projection of the calcaneus? ✔️✔️40 degrees
cephalad
What is the centering point for a lateral projection of the calcaneus? ✔️✔️1 inch distal to the
medial malleolus
What joint space should be open on an AP Projection of the ankle? ✔️✔️Tibiotalar joint
What is the centering point for a lateral projection of the ankle? ✔️✔️Perpendicular to the
ankle joint, entering the medial malleolus
What is the degree of obliquity for an AP Oblique Projection of the Mortise Joint? ✔️✔️15 to
20 degrees medial
What is the degree of obliquity for an AP Oblique Projection of the ankle? ✔️✔️45 degrees
medial
, What is the centering point for an AP Oblique Ankle/Mortise Joint ✔️✔️Perpendicular,
entering the ankle joint midway between the malleoli
During an AP Projection of the leg (tib/fib), the plane through the femoral condyles is
_____________ to the IR. ✔️✔️Parallel
During a lateral projection of the lower leg (tib/fib), the plane through the femoral condyles
is___________ to the IR. ✔️✔️Perpendicular
Where is the patella positioned during an AP projection of the knee? ✔️✔️Slightly off center
to the medial side
Where is the centering point for an AP projection of the knee? ✔️✔️Directed to a point image
1/2 inch inferior to the patellar apex
What is the degree of angulation for an AP knee if the pelvic thickness is 19-24 cm? ✔️✔️0
degrees
What is the degree of angulation for an AP knee if the pelvic thickness is greater than 24 cm?
✔️✔️3-5 degrees cephalad
What is the degree of angulation for an AP knee if the pelvic thickness is less than 19 cm?
✔️✔️3-5 degrees caudad
How many degrees is the leg flexed for a lateral projection of the knee? ✔️✔️20-30 degrees
