Femur

Question 1

Femur AP

Answer 1

Perp to mid femur

rotate leg internal 10 - 15; femoral neck in profile

Lesser trochanter not seen beyond the medial border of the femur

WIth knee; IR 2” below knee joint

Hip; Top IR Level of ASIS

Question 2

Femur LAt

Answer 2

perp to mid femur

Pt angle; Knee 45

With hip; body rolled 10-15 from lat

Patella in profile

Open patellofemoral space

Greater trochanter superimposed over distal femoral neck

Lesser trochanter visible on medial aspect of proximal femur