Knee Special View Test Flashcards
Where is the central ray directed on the lateral projection of the knee?
a.) 1/2’’ inferior to apex of patella
b.) 1’’ inferior to apex of patella
c.) 1’’ distal to medial epicondyle
d.) 2’’ distal to medial epicondyle
c.) 1’’ distal to medial epicondyle
What is the proper rotation for the lateral oblique projection of the knee?
a.) 10 degrees
b.) 20 degrees
c.) 30 degrees
d.) 45 degrees
d.) 45 degrees
Where is the central ray directed for the beclere method?
a.) 1’’ above patella
b.) mid patella
c.) 1/2’’ distal to apex of patella
d.) 1/2’’ above patella
c.) 1/2’’ distal to apex of patella
The main difference in the ICF variations is the flexion of the pateints knee.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
What is the main clinical purpose fro the AP weight bearing projection of the knee?
a.) open joint space
b.) closed joint space
c.) arthiritis
d.) size of patella
c.) arthiritis
Which of the following evaluation criteria demonstrates under rotation on the lateral knee projection?
a.) less superimposition of fibular head
b.) more superimposition of fibular head
c.) no superimposition of fibular head
d.) 1/2 of fibula head is superimposed over the fibula
b.) more superimposition of fibular head
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.) talus with proper brightness
7.) tibiotalar joint space
a.) 1 only
b.) 1 and 2
c.) 3 and 6
d.) 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7
d.) 1, 2, 4,6 and 7
For the AP weight bearing knee projection on an average patient, the central ray should be:
a.) 10 degree caudad
b.) 5 to 10 degree cephalad
c.) perpendicular to the image receptor
d.) central ray perpendicular to the image recptor but increase SID to 60 inches
c.) perpendiculaar to the image recptor
Evaluation Criteria: Lateral Heel
1.) no rotation of the heel
2.) tuberosity in profile
3.) closed talocalcaneal joint
4.) calcaneus and subtalar joint
5.) sinus tarsi open
a.) 1, 2 and 5
b.) 1 only
c.) 2 and 4
d.) 1, 2, 4 and 5
d.) 1, 2, 4 and 5
In the true lateral position of the knee witout any rotation the ______________ should be directly superimposed.
a.) fibula and tibia
b.) femoral condyles
c.) femur and patella
d.) fibula head and tibia
b.) femoral condyles
Where is the central ray directed on the lateral oblique projection of the knee?
a.) knee joint
b.) 1/2’’ below apex of patella
c.) 1’’ below the apex of the patella
d.) 1/2’’ above patella
b.) 1/2’’ below apex of patella
For an AP projection of the ankle , the central ray must enter the:
a.) talus
b.) subtalar joint
c.) talofibular joint
d.) ankle joint, midway between the malleoli
d.) ankle joint, midway between the malleoli
What structures are demonstrated on the AP weight bearing projection of the knee?
1.) distal femur
2.) proximal tibia and fibula
3.) femorotibial joint space
4.) one half of the proximal fibula is superimposed by the tibia
5.) proximal tibiofibular joint space open
6.) head of fibula visualized without superimposition
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 2 and 4
d.) 1, 2, 3 and 4
e.) 1, 2, 5, and 6
f.) 2, 5 and 6
d.) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following positions can be used to demonstrate the fossa using the holmblad method?
1.) standing (horizontal central ray)
2.) kneeling on the table (vertical central ray)
3.) standing with knee on stool ( vertical central ray)
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
c.) 2 and 3
How much should the leg be internally rotated for the true AP knee projection?
a.) 0 degrees
b.) 3 to 5 degrees
c.) 10 degrees
d.) 45 degrees
b.) 3 to 5 degrees
What central angulation is required for an AP projection of the knee on a patient with an ASIS to tabletop measurement of 18cm?
a.) 3 to 5 degrees caudad
b.) CR is perpendicular to the IR
c.) 3 to 5 degrees cephalad
d.) 10 to 15 degrees cephalad
a.) 3 to 5 degrees caudad
How much should the knee be flexed for a true lateral projection?
a.) leg should not be flexed
b.) 5 degrees
c.) 10 degrees
d.) 20 to 30 degrees
d.) 20 to 30 degrees
When the ASIS to tabletop measurement is between 19 and 24 cm the central ray angulation for an AP knee is?
a.) 0 degrees
b.) 5 degrees cephalad
c.) 5 degrees caudad
d.) 7 degrees cephalad
a.) 0 degrees
What are the main structures demonstrated on the camo coventry, holmblad and beclere methods?
a.) ICF- intercodylar fossa in profile
b.) patella
c.) femur
d.) tibia and fibula
a.) ICF- intercondylar fossa in profile
Where should the CR be directed on AP weight bearing projection of theknee?
a.) between knee joint, 1/2’’ below apex of patella
b.) level of femoral condyles
c.) between knee joint, 1/2’’ above base of patella
d.) level of tibial condyles
a.) between knee joint, 1/2’’ below apex of patella
The central ray angulation for a lateral knee projection of the knee is:
a.) 0 degrees
b.) 10 to 15 degrees
c.) 25 to 30 degrees
d.) 5 to 7 degrees
d.) 5 to 7 degrees
On the AP projection of the knee the ____________ is seen in the center of the intercondylar fossa
a.) patella
b.) tibial plateau
c.) tibial tuberosity
d.) intercondylar eminence
d.) intercondylar eminence
Evaluation Criteria: AP Lower Leg
1.) some overlap of proximal and distal articulations of tibia and fibula
2.) distal fibula lying over 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
When the ASIS to tabletop mmeasurement is >24 cm the central ray angulation for an AP knee is?
a.) 0 degree angle
b.) 3 to 5 degrees caudad
c.) 10 degrees caudad
d.) 3 to 5 degrees cephalad
d.) 3 to 5 degrees cephalad
