Pelvis/Hip/Proximal Femur

Question 1

True or False.

The pelvis is cartilaginous when young and ossifies in adulthood?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The pelvis consists of what 4 bones?

Answer 2

2 Hip Bones (Os Coxae or Innominate)
1 Sacrum
1 Coccyx

Question 3

The Pelvic Girdle consists of?

Answer 3

2 Hip Bones

Question 4

True or False.

The sacrum and coccyx are considered part of the vertebral column?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False.

The brim of the pelvis for a female is greater than 90%?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False.

The brim of the pelvis for a male is lesser than 90%?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What forms the prominence of the hip?

Answer 7

Ala

Question 8

What is the most superior aspect of the pelvis?

Answer 8

Iliac Crest

Question 9

What is the most inferior aspect of the pelvis?

Answer 9

Ischial Tuberosity

Question 10

The hip joint is classified as?

Answer 10

Synovial Ball and Socket Joint

*Diarthrodial

Question 11

The pubic symphysis is classified as?

Answer 11

Cartilaginous Symphysis Joint

*Amphiarthrodial

Question 12

The Sacroiliac Joint is classified as?

Answer 12

Synovial, Irregular Gliding Joint

*Amphiarthrodial

Question 13

Between the ASIS and Pubic Symphysis the femoral head lies where?

Answer 13

1.5 inches inferior

Question 14

An AP Pelvis the CR enters where?

Answer 14

2 inches above the greater trochanter at MSP

Question 15

How much of the proximal femur needs to be included for an AP Hip?

Answer 15

Proximal 1/3 of the femur

Question 16

What projection of the hip flexes the knee 90 degrees and slowly abducts the leg 45 degrees?

Answer 16

Lateral Hip (Modified Cleaves)

Question 17

What is the average technique for an Axiolateral Projection Danelius-Miller Method?

Answer 17

80 kVp, 80 mAs

Question 18

The light field should be where for an AP Distal Femur projection?

Answer 18

Light field should be 2 inches below the knee joint