Chapter 7

Question 1

The second largest bone in the body is the

Answer 1

Tibia

Question 2

The name of the small round bones located on the planter surface of the foot typically beneath the first MTP joint is the

Answer 2

Sesamoids

Question 3

How many degrees are the lower leg and foot rotated for the AP oblique projection of the toes in medial rotation

Answer 3

30 to 45

Question 4

The central rate ululation for an AP oblique projection of the toes is

Answer 4

0°

Question 5

To better demonstrate the TMT joint spaces of the foot of posterior angulation of how many degrees is required

Answer 5

10

Question 6

The most commonly performed oblique projection of the foot is the ___ oblique in ___

Answer 6

AP medial rotation

Question 7

For an AP oblique projection of the foot and either medial or lateral rotation, the plantar surface of the foot for an angle of

Answer 7

30°

Question 8

For improved demonstration of the interphalangeal, metatarsalphalangeal, and tarsometatarsal joints which projection should be performed

Answer 8

AP axial foot

Question 9

Equal amounts of space between the second through fourth metatarsal demonstrates

Answer 9

No rotation on the foot

Question 10

Which projection best demonstrates the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal

Answer 10

AP oblique with medial rotation

Question 11

Which lateral projection of the foot is the most commonly performed

Answer 11

Medioateral

Question 12

Which projections of the foot will best demonstrate the structural status of the longitudinal arch?

Answer 12

Lateral (lateromedial) weight-bearing

Question 13

What is the central right angulation for the axial (plantodorsal) projection of the calcaneus?

Answer 13

40°

Question 14

For an axial projection of the calcaneus, the ankle should be dorsiflexed so the planter surface of the foot is

Answer 14

90° from the plane of the IR

Question 15

Which of the following is not clearly demonstrated on an AP projection of the ankle

Answer 15

Ankle Martise

Question 16

To prevent lateral rotation, how should the foot be positioned for the lateral projection of the ankle?

Answer 16

In dorsiflexed

Question 17

For the lateral projection of the angle, the central ray must enter the

Answer 17

Medial malleolus

Question 18

Where will the fibula be located on a properly position lateral radiograph of the ankle?

Answer 18

Over the posterior half of the tibia

Question 19

To demonstrate the ankle, Mortis the leg and foot should be rotated immediately. How many degrees?

Answer 19

15 to 20

Question 20

The medial and lateral oblique projections of the ankle, require the leg and foot to be rotated. How many degrees?

Answer 20

45

Question 21

Which ankle projection will clearly demonstrate the ankle mortise in profile

Answer 21

AP oblique 15 to 20° internal rotation

Question 22

Which projection will clearly demonstrate the joint spaces between the talus and both malleoli

Answer 22

AP oblique 15 to 20° internal rotation

Question 23

Which projection of the ankle are performed on a patient following an inversion or eversion injury

Answer 23

AP stress studies

Question 24

The talus articulates with how many bones

Answer 24

Four

Question 25

The two flat superior surfaces of the tibia are called the

Answer 25

Tibial plateaus

Question 26

The tibial plateaus slope ____ 10-20°

Answer 26

Posteriorly

Question 27

The circular fibrocartilage discs or pads that lie on the tibial plateau’s are called the

Answer 27

Menisci

Question 28

Which projection of the foot will show the cuboid and profile

Answer 28

AP oblique medial rotation

Question 29

All of the joints of the foot are synovial (freely movable) except the

Answer 29

Distal tibiofibular

Question 30

What type of joint is the ankle Mortis?

Answer 30

Synovial hinge

Question 31

What are the two essentially projections of the ankle?

Answer 31

AP oblique 15 to 20° medial rotation
AP oblique 45° medial rotation

Question 32

The cuboid lies between which of the following bones

Answer 32

Calcaneus
Fourth and fifth metatarsal