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What is the common term for idiopathic chronic adhesive capsulitis? ✔Correct Answer-Frozen
Shoulder
Which of the following AP shoulder projections demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile medially?
✔Correct Answer-Internal Rotation
For AC joint weight-bearing studies, patients should not be asked to hold on to the weights with their
hands; rather, the weights should be attached to the wrist. ✔Correct Answer-True
A posterior dislocation of the shoulder occurs more frequently than an anterior dislocation.
✔Correct Answer-False
Sonography is an effective diagnostic tool in studying the shoulder joint. ✔Correct Answer-True
A radiograph of an AP axial projection of the clavicle demonstrates that the clavicle is within the mid-
aspect of the lung apices. What should the technologist do to correct this error? ✔Correct Answer-
Increase the cephalic CR angle during repeat exposure
The AP humerus requires that the humeral epicondyles are ________ to the IR. ✔Correct Answer-
parallel
A patient enters the department with multiple injuries including a possible fracture of the left
proximal humerus. Which positioning rotation should be performed to determine the extent of the
humerus injury? ✔Correct Answer-AP and horizontal beam transthoracic lateral shoulder
projection
Which of the following AP shoulder projections demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile medially?
✔Correct Answer-Internal Rotation
A lateral elbow radiograph demonstrates about half of the radial head superimposed by the coronoid
process of the ulna. Which of the following occurred? ✔Correct Answer-No positioning errors
occurred
A radiograph of the elbow demonstrates the radius directly superimposed over the ulna and the
coronoid process in profile. Which projection of the elbow has been performed? ✔Correct
Answer-Medial rotation oblique
Which routine projection of the elbow will best demonstrate an elevated or visible posterior fat pad?
✔Correct Answer-True lateral with 90º flexion
Which of the following projections can be performed using a breathing technique? ✔Correct
Answer-Scapular Y lateral projection
What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone? ✔Correct Answer-scaphoid