Lower Leg & Knee

Question 1

The lower leg consist of what 2 bones?

Answer 1

tibia and fibula

Question 2

Which of the lower leg bones is located medially?

Answer 2

tibia

Question 3

What type of bones are the tibia and fibula?

Answer 3

long bone

Question 4

What type of joint is the knee?

Answer 4

hinge

Question 5

The patella is triangular in shape. Which part is the apex and which is the base?

Answer 5

apex is the inferior part that points toward the knee and the base is superior

Question 6

What size of IR should be used for the knee?

Answer 6

10x12

Question 7

What size of IR should be used for the lower leg?

Answer 7

14x17

Question 8

What is the CR for an AP knee projection?

Answer 8

1/2 in below patellar apex

Question 9

How far should the knee be bent for a lateral knee projection?

Answer 9

20-30 degrees

Question 10

How far should the CR be angled for a lateral knee projection?

Answer 10

5-7 degrees cephalic

Question 11

What is the CR for a lateral knee projection?

Answer 11

1 in distal to medial femoral epicondyle

Question 12

What is the CR for an oblique knee projection?

Answer 12

1/2 in below patellar apex