Radiography: Extremities

Question 1

An outward movement of the foot is called _______________ .

Answer 1

An eversion

Question 2

The ________________ projection of the calcaneus is indicative of positioning the patient with a 40° angle between the cephalic and long axis of the foot.

Answer 2

plantodorsal axial projection

Question 3

The ____________________ can be best visualized using the carpal tunnel view of the hand.

Answer 3

pisiform

Question 4

Which radiographic projection/view of the elbow is recommended to best view the coronoid process of ulna?

Answer 4

Internal oblique

Question 5

A ____________ radiographic projection/view of the elbow joint is used to best assess the following: the anterior humeral line, the radiocapitellar line, the olecranon, coronoid process, radial head, fat pads, and congruency of the ulnohumeral joint.

Answer 5

lateral

Question 6

Which radiographic projection/view of the foot best demonstrates the longitudinal arch?

Answer 6

The lateral weight-bearing view

Question 7

The ________________ radiographic projections/view is used to demonstrate vertical patellar fractures as well as the patellofemoral articulation.

Answer 7

tangential (sunrise) projection

Question 8

The ____________ view provides the best radiologic view to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa of the knee.

Answer 8

PA/AP axial

Question 9

Radiographs of the clavicle are typically taken in the anteroposterior position and with an angle of between ______________.

Answer 9

10° to 15° cephalic

Question 10

The dorsoplantar projection/view of the foot requires that the central ray of the X-ray beam be angled to what degree and in what direction?

Answer 10

10° posteriorly to the base of the third metatarsal