Femur Test Flashcards
What is the purpose for weight bearing ankle view?
a.) identify any widening of joint space
b.) identify any ankle fractures
c.) narrowing of ankle joint space
d.) ankle joint closed
c.) narrowing of ankle joint space
For an externally rotated AP oblique elbow projection with accurate positioning the
1.) capitulum is in profile
2.) capitulum-radial joint spaceis open
3.) coronoid process is in profile
4.) ulna is demonstrated without radial head superimposition
a.) 1, 2 and 4 only
b.) 1 and 4 only
c.) 2 and 3 only
d.) 2, 3 and 4 only
a.) 1, 2 and 4 only
If the affected leg is foreshortened or turned out to the side laterally. What views should be obtained for the femur?
1.) CTL hip
2.) CTL femur
3.) frog leg lateral hip
4.) oblique femur
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 2 and 4
a.) 1 and 2
To ensure that both joints are included on an AP projection of the tibia and fibula on an adul, the technologist should:
a.) use a tabletop technique
b.) increase the sid to 60 inches
c.)) use bucky tray
d.) use two seperate films
d.) use two seperate films
Whihc of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on AP proximal femur?
a.) lesser trchanter should not be projected beyond the medial border of the femur
b.) lesser trochanter should be projected beyond the medial border of the femur
c.) lesser trochanter should not be seen at all
d.) lesser trocanter in profile
a.) lesser trochanter should not be projected beyond the medial border of the femur
How much of the femurs should be demonstrated on the AP distal femur?
a.) distal 1/2
b.) distal two thirds of the femur
c.) proximal two thirds of the femur
d.) mid femur to knee
b.) distal two thirds of the femur
Evaluation Criteria: Choose all that apply.
Medial 15 to 20 oblique ankle
1.) distal tibia, fibula and talus
2.) talus slightly overlapping distal fibula
3.) distal tibia and fibula overlap some of the talus
4.) ankle mortise open
1 and 4
Evaluation Criteria: Lateral Heel
1.) no rotation of heel
2.) tuberosity in profile
3.) first or fifth metatarsals no projected to sides of foot
4.) calcaneus and subtalar joint
5.) sinus tarsi open
a.) 1, 2 and 5
b.) 1 only
c.) 2 and 4
d.) 5 only
a.) 1, 2 and 5
In what position should the hand be for an AP medial rotation oblique elbow projection?
a.) pronated
b.) lateral oblique
c.) supinated
d.) medial oblique
a.) pronated
How much should the knee be flexed for the distal femur projection?
a.) 10 degrees
b.) 20 degrees
c.) 30 degrees
d.) 45 degrees
d.) 45 degrees
What structures should be demonstrated on the distal lateral projection of the femur?
1.) medial and lateral femoral condyles not superimposed
2.) open patellofemoral joint space
3.) distal two thirds of distal femur
4.) knee joint will appear open
a.) 1 only
b.) 2 only
c.) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
Patient is supine. Flex knee and hip on affected side, with sole of foot against inside of opposite leg. Which projection is described?
a.) AP femur
b.) lateral femur
c.) AP proximal femur
d.) frog leg lateral femur
d.) frog leg lateral femur
Evaluation Criteria : AP ankle
1.) medial and lateral malleoli
2.) normal overlapping of tibiofibular articulation
3.) tibiofibular articulation open
4.) talus slightly overlapping the distal fibula
5.) distal tibia and fibula overlap some of the talus
6.) no overlapping of the medial talomalleolar articulation
7.) talus with proper brightness
8.) tibiotalar joint space
1
2
4 and 6
7 and 8
For the lateral projection of the forearm, the elbow should be flexed:
a.) 120 degrees
b.) 90 degrees
c.) 45 degrees
d.) 90 to 120 degrees
b.) 90 degrees
Evaluation Criteria: AP lower leg
1.) proximal and distal articulations of tibia and fibula moderately overlapped
2.) distal fibula lying over posterior half of tibia
3.) slight overlap of tibia on proximal fibular head
4.) fibular midshaft free of tibial superimposition
5.) moderate seperation of tibial and fibular bodies or shafts
a.) 1 and 4
b.) 4 only
c.) 2
d.) 5
a.) 1 and 4
For the AP projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles are
a.) parallel to IR
b.) superimposed over each other
c.) no clearly seen
d.) perpendicular to the IR
a.) parallel to IR
The __________ should be located toward the medial side of the femur on the AP distal femur projection.
a.) femur
b.) greater trochanter
c.) lesser trochanter
d.) patella
d.) patella
For the entire knee joint to be included on the AP projection of the femur, How far should the lower margin of the IR be?
a.) 2’’ above knee
b.) mid patella
c.) 2’’ below knee joint
d.) mid knee
c.) 2’’ below knee joint
For a lateral projection of the ankle, the central ray must enter the:
a.) tibiofibular joint
b.) navicular
c.) medial malleolus
d.) lateal malleolus
c.) medial malleolus
The femoral neck is ____________ distal to ASIS
a.) 1’’
b.) 2’’ to 3’’
c.) 3’’ to 4’’
d.) 1/2’’
c.) 3’’ to 4’’
Which of the following are demonstrated on the frog leg lateral femur?
1.) femoral head and neck
2.) trochanteric area
3.) proximal one third of femur
4.) greater trochanter in profile
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 2only
c.) 2 and 4
d.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
Evaluation Criteria: Axial Heel
1.) no rotatio of heel
2.) tuberosity in profile
3.) first or fifth metatarsals not projection to sides of foot
4.) calcaneus and subtalar joint
5.) sinus tarsi open
a.) 1 only
b.) 1 and 3 only
c.) 2 and 5
d.) 1, 3 and 4
d.) 1, 3 and 4
How much should the femur be abducted for the frog leg lateral femur projection?
a.) 10 degrees
b.) 10 to 15 degrees
c.) 45 degrees
d.) 20 degrees
c.) 45 degrees
For a laterral ankle image, the
a.) CR enters 1’’ distal to the medial malleolus
b.) perpendicular to ankle joint, medial malleolus
c.) medial and lateral malleoli are superimposed
d.) the plantar surface of the fott is aligned parallel with the IR
b.) perpendicular to ankle joint, medial malleolus
Which projection demonstrates the greater trochanter superimposed by the femur?
a.) AP proximal femur
b.) frog leg lateral
c.) AP distal femur
d.) lateral distal femur
b.) frog leg lateral
When positioning the patient for an AP weight bearing foot projection, the patient should be sitting.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Which of the following is the essential lateral projection of the calcaneus?
a.) lateral (mediolateral)
b.) lateral ( lateromedial)
c.) lateromedial oblique
d.) lateromedidal oblique weight bearing
a.) lateral (mediolateral)
Which of the following should always be demonstrated on the AP and lateral projection of the femur?
1.) entire hip joint
2.) entire knee joint
3.) entire orthopedic appliance
4.) only 1/2 of the orthopedic appliance is required
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 2 and 4
d.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
What is the correct rotation of the leg for the AP distal projection of the femur?
a.) 5 degrees laterally
b.) 5 degrees medially
c.) 15 to 20 degrees medially
d.) 45 degrees medially
b.) 5 degrees medially
Evaluation Criteria: Medial Oblique Ankle
choose all that apply.
1.) distal tibia, fibula and talus
2.) talus slightly overlapping distal fibula
3.) distal tibia and fibula overlap some of talus
4.) talus with proper brightness
1
2
3
What should be demonstrated on the AP distal projection of the femur?
a.) entire fibular head should be superimposed over the tibia
b.) medial half of the fibular head should be superimposed over the tibia
c.) lateral half of the fibular head should be superimposed over the tibia
d.) edge of the medial fibular head should be superimposed over the tibia
b.) medial half of the fibular head should be superimposed over the tibia
For an axial projection of the calcaneus the ankle should be dorsiflexedso the plantar surface of the foot is:
a.) perpendicular to the central ray
b.) 90 degrees from the plane of the IR
c.) parallel with the central ray
d.) 70 degrees from the plane of the IR
b.) 90 degrees from the plane of the IR
A correctly positioned AP 45 degree medial oblique ankle projection frequently may also demonstrate a fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal if present.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Evaluation Criteria: Lateral Ankle
choose all that apply.
1.) distal tibia and fibula, talus, calcaneus and adjacent tarsals
2.) tibiotalar joint well visualized
3.) fibula over posterior half of tibia
4.) fifth metatarsal base and tuberosity should be seen to check for jones fracture
1
2
3
4
The central ray is directed__________ to the ___________ of the IR on the AP projection of the femur.
a.) parallel, lateral
b.) laterall, midpoint of IR
c.) perpendicular, midpoint
d.) medial, center of femur
c.) perpendicular, midpoint
Where does the central ray enter on all elbow projections?
a.) distal humerus
b.) proximal forearm
c.) mid forearm
d.) mid elbow
d.) mid elbow
Which of the following structures should be symmertric in size and shape on the distal AP projection of the femur?
a.) femur
b.) femoral and tibial condyles
c.) patella
d.) greater trochanter
b.) femoral and tibial condyles
What is the purpose for weight bearing ankle view?
a.) identify any widening of ankle joint space
b.) identify any ankle fractures
c.) narrowing of ankle joint space
d.) ankle joint closed
c.) narrowing of ankle joint space
Evaluation Criteria: Lateral Heel
1.) no rotation of heel
2.) tuberosity in profile
3.) first or fifth metatarsals not projected to sides of foot
4.) calcaneus and subtalar joint
5.) sinus tarsi open
a.) 1, 2 and 5
b.) 1 only
c.) 2 and 4
d.) 5 only
a;) 1, 2 and 5
Which structure or bone contains the sustentaculum tali?
a.) base of fifth metatarsal
b.) calcaneus
c.) talus
d.) tibia
b.) calcaneus
What is the proper rotation for the leg on a medial oblique ankle?
a.) 15 degrees
b.) 20 degrees
c.) 45 degrees
d.) 0 degrees
c.) 45 degrees
WHat structures should be demonstrated in profile on the frog leg lateral projection of the femur?
a.) greater trochanter
b.) femoral neck
c.) distal femur
d.) femoral condyle
b.) femoral neck
Which specific projections of the ankle are performed to diagnose a tear of the medial or lateral ligament?
1.) AP eversion stress
2.) AP inversion stress
3.) AP oblique 15 to 20 degree medial rotation
a.) 1, 2 and 3
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 1 and 2
d.) 2 and 3
c.) 1 and 2
For an axial projection of the calcaneus, the ankle should be dorsiflexed so the plantar surface of the foot is:
a.) 90 degrees from the plane of the IR
b.) perpendicular to the central ray
c.) parallel to central ray
d.) 70 degrees from the plant of the IR
a.) 90 degrees from the plane of the IR
How much should the leg be internally rotated for the AP proximal projection of the femur?
a.) no rotation
b.) 5 degrees
c.) 15 to 20 degree
d.) 25 degrees
c.) 15 to 20 degrees
What is the purpose for the AP stress views of the ankle?
a.) to demonstrate possible joint seperations or ligament tear
b.) to demonstrate tears in the joint meniscus
c.) to demonstrate loose bodies in ankle joint
d.) to demonstrate possible stress fractures
a.) to demonstrate possible joint seperations or ligament tear
Clubfoot is also called;
a.) congential hip dysplasia
b.) talipes equinovirus
c.) trimalleolar fracture
d.) none of the above
b.) talipes equinovirus
Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the AP proximal projection of the femur?
1.) greater trochanter
2.) femoral head
3.) femoral neck
4.) lesser trochanter in profile
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 1, 2 and 4
d.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
Where is the central ray directed on the AP proximal femur projection?
a.) 1/2’’ distal to femoral neck
b.) perpendicualr to femoral neck
c.) 1’’ distal to mid femur
d.) 2’’ distal to greater trochanter
b.) perpendicular to femoral neck
