Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning: Final Exam
Actual Questions And Correct Verified Answers
Which specific anatomy is better visualized with a fan lateral as
compared with the other lateral projections of the hand? -Answer:-
Phalanges
The AP axial projection of the clavicle requires a CR to be angled: -
Answer:-15-30 degrees Cephalad
How much CR angulation should be used for the scapular Y
projection? -Answer:-No central ray angle should be used
T/F An AP external rotation of the shoulder will bring the greater
tubercle into profile, while and AP internal rotation of the shoulder
will bring the lesser tubercle into profile. -Answer:-True
T/F The acromioclavicular (AC) joints are located on the most
medial aspect of the clavicle -Answer:-False
,T/F The CR should be directed perpendicular to the coracoid
process for and AP projection of the scapula -Answer:-False, 2''
below
A. Humerus
B. Coronoid fossa
C. Medial epicondyle
D. Trochlea
E. Trochlear sulcus
F. Ulna
G. Radius
H. Head of radius
I. Capitulum
J. Lateral epicondyle
K. Radial fossa -Answer:-Name the parts of the elbow
A. Acromioclavicular (AC) joint
B. Clavicle
,C. Sternoclavicular (SC) joint
D. Manubrium
E. Glenoid cavity
F. Scapulae
G. Ribs
H. Proximal humerus -Answer:-Name the parts of the shoulder
girdle:
Where are the sesamoid bones of the foot most commonly located? -
Answer:-Plantar surface near head of first metatarsal
T/F The base or proximal portion of the 5th metatarsal is a common
fracture site of the foot -Answer:-True
What is the name of the tarsal bone found on the medial side of the
foot between the talus and three cuneiforms? -Answer:-Navicular
Which bone articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle
joint? -Answer:-Talus
, There are ______ tarsal bones of the foot. -Answer:-7
T/F The ankle mortise should be totally open and visible on a
correctly positioned AP projection of the ankle -Answer:-False
To demonstrate the mortise of the ankle one would dorsiflex the
foot and ______ rotate 15-20 degrees until the intermalleolar line is
parallel. -Answer:-Internally rotate
According to your text, which tarsal bone is considered to be the
smallest? -Answer:-Intermediate cuneiform
The enlarged distal end of the fibula can be felt as a distinct bump on
the side of the ankle joint and is called the _________________. -Answer:-
Lateral malleolus
With the patient supine or seated on the x-ray table with the sole of
the foot rested firmly on the IR and with the CR directed 10 degrees
Actual Questions And Correct Verified Answers
Which specific anatomy is better visualized with a fan lateral as
compared with the other lateral projections of the hand? -Answer:-
Phalanges
The AP axial projection of the clavicle requires a CR to be angled: -
Answer:-15-30 degrees Cephalad
How much CR angulation should be used for the scapular Y
projection? -Answer:-No central ray angle should be used
T/F An AP external rotation of the shoulder will bring the greater
tubercle into profile, while and AP internal rotation of the shoulder
will bring the lesser tubercle into profile. -Answer:-True
T/F The acromioclavicular (AC) joints are located on the most
medial aspect of the clavicle -Answer:-False
,T/F The CR should be directed perpendicular to the coracoid
process for and AP projection of the scapula -Answer:-False, 2''
below
A. Humerus
B. Coronoid fossa
C. Medial epicondyle
D. Trochlea
E. Trochlear sulcus
F. Ulna
G. Radius
H. Head of radius
I. Capitulum
J. Lateral epicondyle
K. Radial fossa -Answer:-Name the parts of the elbow
A. Acromioclavicular (AC) joint
B. Clavicle
,C. Sternoclavicular (SC) joint
D. Manubrium
E. Glenoid cavity
F. Scapulae
G. Ribs
H. Proximal humerus -Answer:-Name the parts of the shoulder
girdle:
Where are the sesamoid bones of the foot most commonly located? -
Answer:-Plantar surface near head of first metatarsal
T/F The base or proximal portion of the 5th metatarsal is a common
fracture site of the foot -Answer:-True
What is the name of the tarsal bone found on the medial side of the
foot between the talus and three cuneiforms? -Answer:-Navicular
Which bone articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle
joint? -Answer:-Talus
, There are ______ tarsal bones of the foot. -Answer:-7
T/F The ankle mortise should be totally open and visible on a
correctly positioned AP projection of the ankle -Answer:-False
To demonstrate the mortise of the ankle one would dorsiflex the
foot and ______ rotate 15-20 degrees until the intermalleolar line is
parallel. -Answer:-Internally rotate
According to your text, which tarsal bone is considered to be the
smallest? -Answer:-Intermediate cuneiform
The enlarged distal end of the fibula can be felt as a distinct bump on
the side of the ankle joint and is called the _________________. -Answer:-
Lateral malleolus
With the patient supine or seated on the x-ray table with the sole of
the foot rested firmly on the IR and with the CR directed 10 degrees
