Pelvis/Hip/Femur Positioning

For the Lauenstein method (lateral projection) of the hip, the CR has an angle of A. 0 deg B. 15 deg C. 10-20 deg D. 20-25 deg

A. 0 deg

For an AP projection of the Pelvis, the image receptor should be placed so the upper border is A. 1.5 inches above the iliac crest B. 1.5 inches below the iliac crest C. 2.5 inches above the iliac crest D. At the iliac crest

A. 1.5 inches above the iliac crest

In the average adult the angulation of the neck projects anteriorly from the body at an angle of A. 15-20 deg B. 20-30 deg C. 30-40 deg D. 45 deg

A. 15-20

For an AP hip projection the CR is directed on a line drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of a line between the ___________ and the pubic symphysis A. ASIS B. Greater trochanter C. Iliac crest D. Lesser trochanter

A. ASIS

Which type of pathologic feature is best demonstrated with the Judet method? A. Acetabular fractures B. Anterior pelvic bone fractures C. Proximal femur fractures D. Femoral neck fractures

A. Acetabular fractures

For the Danelius Miller hip projection, which of the following is placed perpendicular to the image receptor? A. Central ray B. Femoral neck C. Femoral shaft D. Greater trochanter

A. Central ray

The longest, strongest, and heaviest bone in the body is the ___? A. Femur B. Pelvis C. Lumbar spine D. Medial ramus

A. Femur

Which one of the following structures is considered to be the most posterior? A. Ischial spine B. ASIS C. Symphysis pubis D. Acetabulum

A. Ischial spine

The three bones that join together to from the acetabulum include the ilium, ischium, and the ? A. Pubis B. Os coxae C. Iliac crest D. Ischial tuberosity

A. Pubis

For an AP projection (modified Cleaves) for the femoral neck done bilaterally the IR should be centered at a point that is 1 inch ___________ to the _________ A. Superior, pubic symphysis B. Superier, ASIS C. Superior, iliac crest D. Inferior, Greater trochanter

A. Superior, pubic symphysis

What structure can be located midway between the anteriosuperior iliac spine (ASIS) and pubic symphysis? A. dome of acetabulum B. Femoral neck C. Greater trochanter D. Iliac crest

A. dome of acetabulum.

Which of the following bony landmark is in the same plane as the symphysis pubis? A. Ischial tuberosity B. Prominence of the greater trochanter C. Anterosuperior iliac spine D. Anteroinferior iliac spine

B

The right posterior oblique position (Judet) method of the right acetabulum will demonstrate the 1. Anterior rim of the right acetabulum 2. Right iliac wing 3. Right anterior iliopubic column A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3

B. 1 and 2 only

Which one of the following projections is used to evaluate a pelvic ring fracture? A. Danelius miller B. AP axial projection C. Taylor D. Clements-Nakayama

B. AP axial projection

For an AP projection of the femur on a non trauma patient, the leg should: A. Have no rotation B. Be rotated 15 deg medially C. Be rotate 15 deg laterally D. Be rotated 25 deg medially

B. Rotated 15 deg medially

The uppermost portion of the iliac crest is at approximately the same level as the A. costal margin B. umbilicus C. xyphoid tip D. fourth lumbar vertebra

B. umbilicus

For an AP projection of the pelvis, the feet and lower limbs should be rotated _________ and the heels shuld be placed _______ apart A. 10-12 deg/8-10cm B. 12-15 deg/10-12cm C. 15-20 deg/8-10cm D. 0/no separation

C. 15-20/8-10cm

The axiolateral, or horizontal beam, projection of the hip requires the IR to be placed 1. Parallel to the CR 2. Parallel to the long axis of the femoral neck 3. In contact with the lateral surface of the body A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3

C. 2 and 3

The male bony pelvis differs from the female bony pelvis in which of the following ways? 1. The male pelvis has a larger pelvic inlet 2. The female pubic arch is greater than 90 degrees 3. The male ilium is more vertical A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3

C. 2 and 3 only

Which of the following bones participate in the formation of the obturator foramen? 1. Ilium 2. Ischium 3. Pubis A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3

C. 2 and 3 only

For the AP oblique projection (modified cleaves) for the femoral necks done bilaterally thighs should be __________ approximately ___________ degrees from the vertical plane to place the long axis of the femoral necks parallel with the plane of the IR A. Abducted/35 deg B. Adducted/35 deg C. Abducted/45 deg D. Adducted/45 deg

C. Abducted 45 deg

The pubis consists of a body, the superior ramus and the ? A. Iliac crest B. ASIS C. Inferior ramus D. Medial ramus

C. Inferior ramus

The prominent ridge extending between the trochanters at the base of the neck on the posterior surface of the body is called the ?? A. Inter superficial radialis B. Posterior superficial trochanteric ridge C. Intertrochanteric crest D. Intertrochanteric line

C. Intertrochanteric crest

The articulation between the acetabulum and the femur is ______ ball and socket joint A. Fibrous B. Cartilaginous C. Synovial D. Synarthrodial

C. Synovial

What type of angle is required for the Judet method? A. 12 deg cephalad B. 5-10 deg caudad C. 15 deg cephalad D. 0 deg, CR is perpendicular

D.

Which of the following should be considered when performing an Axiolateral (Danelius-miller) of the hip? 1. Use a grid 2. Invert the foot of the affected side, if patient condition permits 3. Use 70-80 Kvp A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

The ilium consists of a body and a broad curved portion called the ? A. Ischium B. Ramus C. ASIS D. Ala

D. Ala

Which projection of the femur best demonstrates the lesser trochanter? A. AP B. Internal oblique C. Lateral D. External oblique

D. External oblique

The small depression at the center of the head, is called the ?? A. Fovea superior B. Fovea inferior C. Fovea medialis D. Fovea capitis

D. Fovea capitis

The AP axial projection, for "frog leg" position, of the femoral neck places the patient in a supine position with the affected thigh A. adducted 25 degrees from the horizontal B. abducted 25 degrees from the vertical C. adducted 40 degrees from the horizontal D. abducted 40 degrees from the vertical

D. abducted 40 degrees from the vertical