Pelvis/Hip Quiz

Question 1

How much should the leg be internally rotated on the AP projection of the hip?

a.) 3 to 5 degrees
b.) 5 to 10 degrees
c.) 10 to 12 degrees
d.) 15 to 20 degrees

Answer 1

d.) 15 to 20 degrees

Question 2

WHat is the proper internal rotation for the feet and lower limbs on the AP pelvis projection?

a.) 5 degrees
b.) 10 degrees
c.) 15 to 20 degrees
d.) 30 degrees

Answer 2

c.) 15 to 20 degrees

Question 3

WHich leg is elevated for the cross table lateral projection of the hip?

a.) affected foot
b.) unaffected foot
c.) affected leg
d.) unaffected leg

Answer 3

d.) unaffected leg

Question 4

How much should the pelvis be eleveated for the cross table lateral projection of the hip?

a.) no elevation is required
b.) 1 to 2 inches
c.) 3 inches
d.) 4 inches

Answer 4

b.) 1 to 2 inches

Question 5

The central ray is directed midway between the ___________ and ____________ on the AP pelvis projection.

a.) ASIS, obturator foramen
b.) crest, ASIS
c.) ilium, ASIS
d.) ASIS, pubis symphisis

Answer 5

d.) ASIS, pubis symphisis

Question 6

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the AP pelvis projection?
1.) L4
2.) sacrum and ccyx
3.) femoral head and neck
4.) greater trochanter
5.) L5

a.) 1 and 2
b.) 2 and 4
c.) 4 only
d.) 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer 6

d.) 2, 3, 4 and 5

Question 7

Why is it important to elevate the hip on a cross table lateral projection?

a.) to ensure no rotation
b.) to rotate hip medially
c.) to frog hip
d.) to place part in the center of IR

Answer 7

d.) to place part in center of IR

Question 8

A closed or foreshortened obturator foramen on the AP pelvis includes:

a.) no rotation of the pelvis
b.) feet and legs are not internally rotated
c.) rotation in that direction
d.) feet and legs are rotated too much

Answer 8

c.) rotation in that direction

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct method to locate the femoral neck?

a.) 1/2 to 1 inch medial, 1 to 2 inch distal to ASIS
b.) 1 to 2 inch medial, 3 to 4 inch distal to ASIS
c.) 1 to 2 inch lateral, 1/2 to 1 inch distal to ASIS
d.) 2 to 3 inch medial, 3 to 4 proximal to ASIS

Answer 9

b.) 1 to 2 inch medial, 3 to 4 inch distal to ASIS

Question 10

On the cross table lateral projection of the hip the affected leg should be interanlly rotated 15 to 20 degrees unless contraindicted.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 10

a.) true

Question 11

Where is the central ray directed on the cross table lateral projection of the hip?

a.) parallel to hip
b.) perpendicular to the hip joint
c.) parallel to the femur
d.) perpendicular to the femoral neck

Answer 11

d.) perpendicular to the femoral neck

Question 12

WHat structures should be demonstrated on the cross table lateral hip projection?

1.) entire femoral head and neck
2.) trochanter
3.) acetabulum
4.) greater trochanter

a.) 1 and 2
b.) 2 and 3
c.) 2 and 4
d.) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 12

d.) 1, 2 and 3