Final Questions Flashcards
What are the bones of the instep?
Metatarsals
What are the arches of the foot?
- Transverse
- Longitudinal
Where are the MTP joints located on the metatarsals?
Metatarsal heads
Which tarsal articulates with the 4th or 5th metatarsals & calcaneus?
Cuboid
Which surface of the foot are sesamoid bones located?
Plantar
Where is the lateral malleolus located?
Fibula
Where is the CR for an AP axial foot?
3rd metatarsal base
How many degrees is the foot rotated for a medial oblique view?
30
How many degrees is the tube angled for a plantodorsal heel view?
40-degrees cephalic
What must the foot do for all ankle view?
Dorsiflex
What is located between the two tibial condyles on the superior surface of the tibia?
Intercondylar eminence
What is the most proximal end of the fibula called?
Apex
What is the anterior surface of the femur called?
Patellar
What joint is classified as a fibrous syndesmosis joint?
Distal tibiofibular joint
Where is the intercondylar fossa located on the femur?
Posterior aspect
What is the angle of the CR for an axiolateral mandible?
25 degrees cephalic
Where does the CR exit for a PA projection of the mandibular rami?
Acanthion
Where is the CR for an axialateral TMJ (shuller)?
1/2” anterior & 2” superior to EAM
Where does the CR enter for a lateral view of the nasal bone?
Inner canthus
Which view of the nasal bones is performed table top?
Lateral
Where is the CR perpendicular to for an SMV view of the facial bones?
IOML
What is the anterior end of the mandibular notch called?
Coronoid process
What forms the inferior part of the nasal septum?
Vomer
What part of the palatine bone helps to form the posterior nasal cavity?
Vertical plate
Where is the anterior nasal spine found?
Maxillary bone
What is the smallest facial bone?
Lacrimal bone
What is the best view to demonstrate a blowout fracture?
Waters
Which sinuses are best seen in a SMV projection?
- Sphenoid
- Ethmoid
What view best demonstrates the frontal sinuses?
PA Caldwell
Which bone forms most of the orbital roof?
Frontal
What separates the superior orbital fissure and optic canal?
Sphenoid strut
The orbits project _____ degrees ______ from the OML
- 30
- Superiorly
Where do the sphenoid sinuses lie directly below?
Sella turcica
Where do the posterior ethmoid sinuses drain into?
Superior nasal meatus
What is the only facial bone to contain a paranasal sinus?
Maxillary
When positioning the patient a lateral skull view, what is perpendicular to the edge of the cassette?
IOML
Where does the CR exit for a townes skull view?
Foramen magnum
When evaluating an AP caldwell skull view, what is seen in the lower 1/3 portion of the orbits?
Petrous pyramids
If your using the GML to position for a PA caldwell skull view, how many degrees should the CR be angled?
23-degrees caudal
What bone is the zygomatic process found on?
Temporal bone
What is the most vulnerable portion of a skull to fracture?
Squamous portion of temporal bone
What is the posterior boundary of the sella turcica?
Dorsum sellae
What is the thick conical process projecting from the cribiform plate of the ethmoid bone?
Crista galli
What does the basilar portion of the occipital bone articulate with?
Body of the sphenoid
Where is the ethmoidal notch on?
Frontal bone
What is the posterior extension of the IOML?
Inion
Whats another name for reids baseline?
IOML
How many degrees is there a difference between the OML & IOML?
7 degrees
What is the medial junction of the upper and lower eyelids called?
Inner canthus
How many degrees is the CR angled for an AP coccyx?
10-degrees caudal
In a lateral L-spine, what is seen in profile?
Spinous processes
What is the the body of the scottie dog?
Lamina
What makes up the eyes of the scottie dog?
Pedicle
How many vertebrae fuse to form the cocyx?
4
Where does the spinal cord terminate?
L1-L2
What is the the part of the lamina between the superior and inferior articulate processes on a lumbar vertebrae?
Pars interarticularis
Where is the CR for an AP T-spine?
T7
What kVp is used for a soft tissue neck exam?
65 kVp
How many degrees is the CR angled for a fuchs view?
30-degrees cephalic
How many degrees is the CR angled for an AP C-spine at 40” SID?
15-20 cephalic
Where is the CR perpendicular to for a lateral C-spine?
C4
Which view is performed to see the intervertebral foramina in the T-spine?
Lateral
What side of the intervertebral foramina are seen, when performing a 45-degree RPO c-spine?
Up
Which vertebrae are the costal facets found in?
Thoracic
Whats the inner part of the intervertebral disk?
Nucleus pulposus
What is formed by the inferior vertebral notch articulating with the superior vertebral notch of an adjacent vertebrae?
Intervertebral foramine
What is the articulation between the superior and inferior articular processes of the two vertebrae called?
Zygapophyseal joint
What is the most posterior aspect of the vertebrae?
Spinous process
Which vertebrae have primary curves?
- Thoracic
- Pelvic
How many degrees is the patient rotated for a PA oblique of the SC joints?
10-15 degrees
How many degrees is the patient rotated for an RAO sternum?
15-20 degrees
What breathing technique is used for an AP lower ribs view?
Expiration
What SID is used for an RAO sternum?
30”
Which ribs are the interchondral joints found in?
6-10
What is the joint between the sternum and costal cartilage of the true ribs?
Sternocostal
What part of the rib attaches to the body of the thoracic vertebrae?
Head
What does the xiphoid process correspond to?
T10
What does the jugular notch correspond to?
T2-T3
What is the most superior aspect of the sternum?
Manubrium
When using the judet method, AP internal oblique, if the patient is in RPO, which hip is demonstrated?
Left
Where does the CR enter for a lateral hip?
Femoral neck
What should be seen in profile on an AP hip?
Greater trochanter
How many degrees should the legs be internally rotated for an AP pelvis?
15-20
What aspect of the femur is the intertrochanteric crest seen?
Posterior
The most prominent part of the greater trochanter is in the same plane as _______
Pubic symphysis
What bones make up the obturator foramen?
- Ischium
- Pubis
What is the most inferior structure on the pelvis?
Ischial tuberosity
What is the lesser sciatic notch found on?
Ischium
What is the region above the pelvic brim called?
False pelvis aka greater pelvis
What angle is the CR for a the hughston patella method?
45 degrees cephalic
How many degrees is the knee flexed for the holmblad knee?
70
Where is the proximal tib-fib articulation seen?
Medial oblique knee
Where do the femoral condyles appear to the IR when in a true AP projection of the tib-fib?
Parallel
Which ligaments attach at the sides of the knee?
Collateral