Bontragers Ch. 1 test 2
How many individual body systems comprise the human body?
10
How many bones are there in the adult axial skeleton?
80
Which of the following is classified as a sellar joint?
Ankle joint
Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone?
Carpal (wrist bones)
Which of the following is NOT a functional classification of joints?Synarthrosis Amphiarthrosis Cartilaginous Diarthrosis
Cartilaginous
Which of the following terms is the opposite of ipsilateral?
Contralateral
What is the primary center for bone growth termed?
Diaphysis
Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?
Digestive
A patient is lying on her back. The x-ray tube is horizontally directed with the CR entering the right side of the body. The image receptor is adjacent to the left side of the body. What is the radiographic position?
Dorsal decubitus
Which term describes the back or posterior aspect of the hand?
Dorsum manus
Which of the following systems of the human body includes all ductless glands of the body?
Endocrine
A lateromedial projection is one in which the lateral aspect of the anatomy part is closest to the image receptor (IR). True / False
False
The radiographer may provide a preliminary interpretation of the radiographic study if requested by the patient. True / False
False
Which of the following joints displays a "hinge" type of movement?
Ginglymus
Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone?
Humerus
A patient is erect facing the image receptor. The left side of the body is turned 45° toward the image receptor. The CR enters the posterior aspect of the body and exits the anterior. What is this radiographic position?
LAO
A patient is erect with the left side directly against the image receptor. The central ray (CR) enters the right side of the body. What is this radiographic position?
Left lateral
A patient is erect facing the x-ray tube and leaning the shoulders backward 20° to 30° toward the IR. The central ray is perpendicular to the IR. What specific position has been performed?
Lordotic
What is the general term for a position in which the long axis of the body is angled in relationship to the image receptor rather than the central ray (e.g., special chest projection)?
Lordotic
Which of the following positions is often used to insert a rectal enema tip before a barium enema study?
Modified Sims'
What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone?
Periosteum
Which of the following terms describes the sole of the foot?
Plantar
The top of the foot is placed against the image receptor with the perpendicular central ray entering the sole of the foot. What specific projection has been performed?
Plantodorsal
A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube. The right side of her body is turned 20° toward the image receptor. What is this radiographic position?
RPO (right posterior oblique)
Which term describes lying down in any position?
Recumbent
What is the name of the small oval-shaped bone found in tendons?
Sesamoid bones
A recumbent oblique position in which the patient is lying on the left anterior side rotated anteriorly, with the right knee and thigh flexed is termed:
Sims' position.
Which of the following joints is NOT a synovial joint? Skull suture Elbow joint Hip joint Proximal radioulnar joint
Skull suture
Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells?
Spongy or cancellous bone
Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?
Sternum
The patient's head and neck are hyperextended with the top of the skull directly against the image receptor. The central ray enters just below the chin. Which specific projection has been performed?
Submentovertical
Which of the following is classified as a bicondylar joint?
Temporomandibular joint
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is:
Trendelenburg.
A body system consists of an association of organs that share a common function. True / False
True
It is common practice to view a PA projection with the patient's left facing the viewer's right. True / False
True
The radiographer has the responsibility of communicating with the patient to obtain pertinent clinical information. True / False
True
The term position can be used for both a lateral and an oblique body position. True / False
True
An upright position with the arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward describes the _____ position.
anatomic
Examples of "flat" bones are the:
calvaria, ribs, scapulae, and sternum.
Movement in the form of a circle is the definition for:
circumduction.
The vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves describes the _____ plane.
median or midsagittal
A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the _____ plane.
midcoronal
The radiographic term projection is defined as:
path or direction of the central ray.
Moving the foot and toes downward is:
plantar flexion.
The opposite term for supination is:
pronation.
A representation of the patient's anatomic structures that can be obtained, viewed, manipulated, and stored digitally is the definition for:
radiographic image.
The structural term for a freely movable joint is:
synovial.
A projection in which the CR skims a body part is termed:
tangential.
A dorsoplantar projection would be a radiographic study of:
the foot
