Heel (calcaneus) Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct CR angulation for the plantodorsal projection of the heel?

a.) 10 degrees caudad
b.) perpendicular
c.) 40 degrees cephalad
d.) 40 degrees caudad

Answer 1

c.) 40 degrees cephalad

Question 2

The correct SID for the axial projection of the heel is 72 inches.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 2

b.) false

Question 3

Where is the CR directed on the lateral projection of the heel?

a.) medial malleolus
b.) 1” superior to medial malleolus
c.) 1” inferior to medial mallelous
d.) posterior calcaneus

Answer 3

c.) 1” inferior to medial malleolus

Question 4

For an axial projection of the calcaneus, the ankle should be dorsiflexed so the plantar surface of the foot is:

a.) perpendicular to the IR
b.) 50 degrees from the plane of the IR
c.) 70 degrees from the plane of the IR
d.) parallel with the central ray

Answer 4

a.) perpendicular to the IR