Digits & Hand Quiz

Question 1

Where should the central ray be directed on the PA and oblique hand projections?

a.) 1st MCP
b.) 2nd MCP
c.) 3rd MCP
d.) 4th MCP

Answer 1

c.) 3rd MCP

Question 2

Where is the central ray directed for digits?

a.) DIP joint
b.) PIP joint
c.) MCP joint
d.) CMC

Answer 2

b.) PIP joint

Question 3

How many joints are in digits 2-5?

a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4

Answer 3

c.) 3
- DIP joint, PIP joint, MCP joint

Question 4

What projections should be taken for projections of the thumb? Choose all that apply.

a.) AP
b.) oblique
c.) lateral
d.) PA

Answer 4

a.) AP
b.) oblique
c.) lateral

Question 5

What projections should be performed on digits? Choose all that apply.

a.) PA
b.) oblique
c.) lateral
d.) AP

Answer 5

a.) PA
b.) oblique
c.) lateral

Question 6

Which of the following are parts of a digit? CHoose all that apply.

a.) distal
b.) middle
c.) proximal
d.) metacarpal

Answer 6

a.) distal
b.) middle
c.) proximal

Question 7

How much of the forearm should be demonstrated on the hand projections?

a.) 1/2’’
b.)1’’
c.) 1 1/2’’
d.) 2’’

Answer 7

b.) 1’’

Question 8

Where is the central ray directed on the thumb projection?

a.) DIP
b.) PIP
c.) MCP
d.) CMC

Answer 8

c.) MCP

Question 9

How many joints are in the thumb?

a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4

Answer 9

b.) 2
-IP joint & MCP joint

Question 10

Where should the central ray be directed for the lateral projection of the hand?

a.) 1st MCP
b.) 2nd MCP
c.) 3rd MCP
d.) 4th MCP

Answer 10

b.) 2nd MCP