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1512 Anatomy & Positioning II > Exam 1 Lower Extremities > Flashcards

Exam 1 Lower Extremities Flashcards

1
Q

what anatomy is best demonstrated with a 45 degree lateral OBL projection of the ankle?
mortise joint
lateral malleolus
proximal tibia
superior aspect of the calcaneus

A

superior aspect of the calcaneus

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2
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Which projection is obtained with the ankle in dorsiflexion and CR directed 40 degrees to long axis of plantar surface?

A

axial (plantodorsal)

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3
Q

Which two tarsal bones form the subtalar (sinus tarsi) joint?

A

calcaneus and talus

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4
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What is demonstrated on the tangential patella projection?

A

patellofemoral articulations

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5
Q

Which bones comprise the foot?

A

14 phalanges, 5 metatarsals, 7 tarsals

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6
Q

On the AP projection of the normal knee, which of the following is true?
joint spaces are equal
knee is rotated 15 degrees medially
tibial plateaus are superimposed
tube angled 15 degrees caudal

A

joint spaces are equal

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7
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In which direction is the apex of the patella located?

A

inferiorly

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8
Q

Which bony structure articulates with the facet of the lateral tibial condyles?

A

head of fibula

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9
Q

Which ligament connects the medial and lateral menisci in the knee?

A

transverse

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10
Q

What is the definition of gout?

A

excessive uric acid deposits

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11
Q

What is another name for the talus bone?

A

astragalus

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12
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What is another name for the calcaneus?

A

os calcis

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13
Q

What can be used to create even densities when imaging an AP foot?

A

wedge filter

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14
Q

two fibrocartilage discs that lie on the tibial plateaus, thicker on the outside, provide stability and act as shock absorbers

A

meniscus

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15
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runs from the proximal part of the tibia to the medial femoral epicondyle

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medial (tibial) collateral ligament

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16
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runs from the head of the fibula to the lateral femoral epicondyle

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lateral (fibular) collateral ligament

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17
Q

originates at the medial wall of the lateral femoral condyle and inserts into the middle of the intercondylar area

A

anterior cruciate ligament

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18
Q

originates from the anterolateral aspect of the medial femoral condyle within the notch and inserts along the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau

A

posterior cruciate ligament

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19
Q

incomplete separation or avulsion of the tibial tuberosity

A

osgood-schlatter’s disease

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20
Q

a fluid filled cyst behind the knee
usually the result of conditions like arthritis or torn cartilage that cause too much lubricating fluid to be produced

A

baker’s cyst

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21
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malignant, primary tumor of bone with bone or cartilage formation
most common primary malignant bone cancer

A

osteosarcoma

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22
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rare condition in which the femoral head temporarily loses its blood supply
the head collapses and the area becomes inflamed and irritated

A

legg-perthes disease

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23
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autoimmune and inflammatory disease where your immune system attacks healthy cells and causes inflammation in joints and results in painful deformaties

A

rheumatoid arthritis

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24
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an infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues

A

pyogenic arthritis (septic arthritis)

25
Q

form of arthritis marked by progressive cartilage deterioration in synovial joints and vertabrae

A

osteoarthritis

26
Q

bow legged appearance
inward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint

A

varus deformity

27
Q

knock-kneed appearance
distal part of the leg deviated outward

A

valgus deformity

28
Q

tiny cracks in bone that form as a result of overuse or repetitive, stress-bearing motions

A

stress fracture

29
Q

fracture where there is no communications between the bone fracture and the skin surface

A

closed fracture

30
Q

fracture where the whole thickness of the bone is not broken but is bent or buckled

A

incomplete fracture

31
Q

fracture where the break in the bone communicates with a wound in the skin

A

open fracture

32
Q

fracture line runs at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the bone

A

transverse fracture

33
Q

fracture that runs along the length of the bone

A

longitudinal fracture

34
Q

fracture which is similar to spiral fracture except for length

A

oblique fracture

35
Q

fracture in which the bone fragments splinter into more than two pieces

A

comminuted fracture

36
Q

fracture in which one fragment is driven into the other end and is relatively fixed in that position

A

impacted fracture

37
Q

fracture that may occur when a bone is weakened by disease, thereby permitting a bone to break even with minor trauma

A

pathological fracture

38
Q

occurs when a fracture passes through or lies within the growth plate of a bone

A

epiphyseal fracture

39
Q

may result from a joint displacement where the ligament or tendon avulses its bony attachment instead of rupturing its fibers

A

avulsion fracture

40
Q

a complete displacement of one articular surface of a joint from the other

A

dislocation

41
Q

a partial dislocation

A

subluxation

42
Q

a fracture of one of the bony prominences of the end of a long bone is describes as:

A

a fracture of that prominence by name

43
Q

What view best demonstrates the intercondyloid notch or fossa:
a. AP of knee
b. transthoracic view
c. “tunnel” view
d. oblique of knee

A

c. “tunnel” view

44
Q

The “skyline” position best demonstrates the:
a. elbow
b. ankle
c. knee
d. patella

A

d. patella

45
Q

The lesser trochanter is ____________ to the neck of the femur.
a. distal
b. proximal
c. equal
d. opposite

A

a. distal

46
Q

In an A.P. view of the knee, to better visualize the joint space, the central ray is angled
5 degrees ____________.
a. laterally
b. medially
c. caudad
d. cephalic

A

d. cephalic

47
Q

The large, palpable prominence on the outer (lateral) border of the femur is the:
a. lesser trochanter
b. greater trochanter
c. greater tuberosity
d. lesser multangular

A

b. greater trochanter

48
Q

The inner, larger bone of the leg below the knee is the:
a. ulna
b. tibia
c. fibula
d. radius

A

b. tibia

49
Q

The lateral malleolus is formed by the:
a. distal end of the ulna
b. distal end of the tibia
c. proximal end of the fibula
d. distal end of the fibula

A

d. distal end of the fibula

50
Q

Calcaneous refers to the:
a. heel
b. lower extremity
c. wrist
d. elbow

A

a. heel

51
Q

The cuboid lies on the side of the foot.
a. lateral
b. medial
c. inferior
d. superior

A

a. lateral

52
Q

The oblique of the foot requires the foot to be rotated:
a. laterally
b. medially
c. plantar
d. dorsal

A

b. medially

53
Q

In the inferior-superior projection of the os calcis, the foot is rotated:
a. 40 degrees medially
b. 40 degrees laterally
c. C.R. 20, foot 20 degrees
d. no rotation of foot

A

d. no rotation of foot

54
Q

The oblique ankle best demonstrates the:
a. medial malleolus
b. lateral malleolus
c. talus
d. calcaneus

A

b. lateral malleolus

55
Q

In the A.P. view of the knee, the anatomical landmark utilized to help direct the C.R. is
the:
a. popliteal fossa
b. inferior border of the patella
c. head of the fibula
d. superior margin of the patella

A

b. inferior border of the patella

56
Q

To show the neck of the femur in a true anatomic position, the:
a. feet are in internal rotation
b. feet are in external rotation
c. feet are in neutral position
d. knees are flexed

A

a. feet are in internal rotation

57
Q

The large prominence of the distal tibia that forms part of the medial border of the ankle
is the _____________.
a. medial condyle
b. lateral condyle
c. lateral malleolus
d. medial malleolus

A

d. medial malleolus

58
Q

The plantar surface of the feet is considered the of the feet.
a. anterior portion
b. posterior portion
c. ventral portion
d. lateral portion

A

b. posterior portion

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