RAD 111 Unit I
The appendicular skeleton allows the body to move in various positions. How many bones does it contain? Select one: a. 14 b. 80 c. 126 d. 206
c. 126
The small, rounded, elevated process on a bone is called a: Select one: a. malleolus b. tubercle c. epicondyle d. protuberance
b. tubercle
T9 and T10 are located at the level of the: Select one: a. sternal angle b. xiphoid process c. jugular notch d. vertebra prominens
b. xiphoid process
Which of the following terms are used to describe "body positions?" 1) upright 2) axial 3) prone Select one: a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3
b. 1 and 3
If the central ray enters the anterior body surface and exits the posterior body surface, the x-ray projection is termed: Select one: a. PA b. AP c. lateral d. axiolateral
b. AP
Any plane passing through the body and dividing the body into ventral and dorsal portions is called a(n): Select one: a. Sagittal plane b. Coronal plane c. Transverse plane d. Oblique plane
b. Coronal plane
Any plane passing vertically through the body from side to side is called a(n): Select one: a. Sagittal plane b. Coronal plane c. Transverse plane d. Oblique plane
b. Coronal plane
Which of the following belong to the Appendicular Skeleton? Select one or more: a. Ribs b. Pelvic Girdle c. Shoulder Girdle d. Vertebral Column e. Upper Limbs (Extremities) f. Lower Limbs (Extremities)
b. Pelvic Girdle c. Shoulder Girdle e. Upper Limbs (Extremities) f. Lower Limbs (Extremities)
Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part is termed: Select one: a. adduction b. abduction c. extension d. flexion
b. abduction
Movement of a part toward the central axis of the body is termed: Select one: a. abduction b. adduction c. medial rotation d. lateral rotation
b. adduction
For which type of body habitus will the stomach be the lowest? Select one: a. sthenic b. asthenic c. hypersthenic d. hyposthenic
b. asthenic
The longest lungs will be found in which type of body habitus? Select one: a. sthenic b. asthenic c. hyposthenic d. hypersthenic
b. asthenic
When there is longitudinal angulation of the central ray with the long axis of the body, the projection will always use the term: Select one: a. oblique b. axial c. lateral d. decubitus
b. axial
A fracture that does not break through the skin is called a/an: Select one: a. open fracture b. closed fracture c. displaced fracture d. nondisplaced fracture
b. closed fracture
Which of the following positioning terms indicates that the patient is "lying down" and the "central ray is horizontal?" Select one: a. lateral b. decubitus c. recumbent d. mediolateral
b. decubitus
Which of the following terms refers to the back part of a body or organ? Select one: a. ventral b. dorsal c. distal d. proximal
b. dorsal
After birth, a separate bone begins to develop at the ends of long bones. Each end is called the: Select one: a. diaphysis b. epiphysis c. epiphyseal line d. epiphyseal plate
b. epiphysis
The syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis joints belong to which structural joint group? Select one: a. hinge joints b. fibrous joints c. synovial joints d. cartilaginous joints
b. fibrous joints
A hole in a bone for transmission of blood vessels and nerves is called a: Select one: a. groove b. foramen c. fissure d. facet
b. foramen
In the "anatomic position," the palms of the hands are facing: Select one: a. backward b. forward c. up d. down
b. forward
The least occurring body habitus is the: Select one: a. hyposthenic b. hypersthenic c. asthenic d. atrophic
b. hypersthenic
Some synovial joints contain a thick cushioning pad of fibrocartilage called the: Select one: a. bursae b. meniscus c. cartilage d. fibrous capsule
b. meniscus
Near the center of all long bones is a specific opening in the periosteum called the: Select one: a. foramen b. nutrient foramen c. medullary cavity d. epiphyseal plate
b. nutrient foramen
The term that refers to parts nearer the point of attachment, or origin, is: Select one: a. distal b. proximal c. caudad d. cephalad
b. proximal
A plane passing through the body parallel with the midsagittal plane is termed: Select one: a. coronal b. sagittal c. axial d. oblique
b. sagittal
Which of the following would not be located in the thoracic cavity? Select one: a. trachea b. spleen c. lungs d. esophagus
b. spleen
How many saddle joints are there in the body? Select one: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
a. 1
Bones provide which of the following: 1) protection of internal organs 2) production of red and white blood cells 3) attachment for the skin and fat layers Select one: a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3
a. 1 and 2
Which of the following terms are used to described x-ray "projections?" 1) AP 2) PA axial 3) supine Select one: a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3
a. 1 and 2
The plane passing through the midline of the body and dividing it into equal right and left portions is known as the: Select one: a. Mid-Sagittal plane b. Mid-Coronal plane c. Mid-Horizontal plane d. Sagittal plane
a. Mid-Sagittal plane
Any plane passing vertically through the body from front to back and dividing the body into unequal right and left portions is called a(n): Select one: a. Sagittal plane b. Coronal plane c. Transverse plane d. Oblique plane
a. Sagittal plane
The jugular notch is located at the level of: Select one: a. T2-T3 b. T4-T5 c. L2-L3 d. L4-L5
a. T2-T3
The study of joints or articulations is known as: Select one: a. arthrology b. osteology c. radiology d. radiography
a. arthrology
Which of the following is not one of the four types of body habitus? Select one: a. atrophic b. sthenic c. asthenic d. hypersthenic
a. atrophic
Some synovial joints contain synovial-fluid filled sacs outside the main joint cavity called: Select one: a. bursae b. menisci c. ligaments d. fibrous capsules
a. bursae
Which of the following terms is plural? Select one: a. calculi b. labium c. vertebra d. bronchus
a. calculi
Bones are composed of an outer layer of compact bony tissue called the: Select one: a. compact bone b. periosteum c. spongy tissue d. medullary canal
a. compact bone
A rounded process at an articular extremity is called a: Select one: a. condyle b. malleolus c. tubercle d. styloid
a. condyle
The term that refers to parts farthest from the point of attachment, point of reference, or away from the center of the body is: Select one: a. distal b. proximal c. caudad d. cephalad
a. distal
The tissue lining the medullary cavity of bones is called the: Select one: a. endosteum b. periosteum c. trabeculae d. compact bone
a. endosteum
Near the age of 21, full ossification occurs between the ends and the central shaft of long bones. The moderately visible area where the bones join is called the: Select one: a. epiphyseal line b. epiphyseal plate c. primary center of ossification d. secondary center of ossification
a. epiphyseal line
Which specific type of joint only permits flexion and extension? Select one: a. hinge b. gliding c. pivot d. saddle
a. hinge
Which of the following planes divides the body into superior or inferior portions? Select one: a. horizontal b. oblique c. midsagittal d. midcoronal
a. horizontal
If the foot is "turned inward" at the ankle joint, the body movement is termed: Select one: a. inversion b. eversion c. flexion d. extension
a. inversion
A serious fracture in which the broken bone or bones projects through the skin is called an: Select one: a. open fracture b. closed fracture c. displaced fracture d. nondisplaced fracture
a. open fracture
Turning the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces backward is termed: Select one: a. pronation b. supination c. abduction d. adduction
a. pronation
When the hand is turned toward the radial side, it is termed: Select one: a. radial deviation b. ulnar deviation c. abduction d. adduction
a. radial deviation
The lungs will be a moderate length in which body habitus? Select one: a. sthenic b. asthenic c. hyposthenic d. hypersthenic
a. sthenic
Which of the following terms is used to describe a patient placed "lying on the back?" Select one: a. supine b. prone c. lateral d. recumbent
a. supine
Which of the following is an x-ray "projection?" Select one: a. tangential b. lordotic c. right anterior oblique (RAO) d. right lateral decubitus
a. tangential
The red marrow within bones produces: 1) adipose cells 2) red blood cells 3) white blood cells Select one: a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3
c. 2 and 3
Which of the following lie in the pelvic cavity? 1) kidney 2) rectum 3) urinary bladder Select one: a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3
c. 2 and 3
Which of the following terms are correctly used both as an x-ray projection and a body position? 1) axial 2) oblique 3) lateral Select one: a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3
c. 2 and 3
The adult skeleton is composed of how many bones? Select one: a. 185 b. 200 c. 206 d. 208
c. 206
Which region of the abdomen is located below the umbilical region? Select one: a. Epigastrium b. Left Hypochondrium c. Hypogastrium d. Right Hypochondrium
c. Hypogastrium
Which plane divides the body into equal front and back halves? Select one: a. Oblique b. Horizontal c. Midcoronal d. Midsagittal
c. Midcoronal
Which vertebra is located at the level of the xiphoid process? Select one: a. C7 b. T7 c. T10 d. L3
c. T10
"Oblique" positions are always named according to the side of the patient that is: Select one: a. closest to the x-ray tube b. the source of pathology c. closest to the IR d. farthest from the IR
c. closest to the IR
A plane passing vertically through the body from side to side is termed: Select one: a. oblique b. sagittal c. coronal d. horizontal
c. coronal
A serious fracture in which the bones are not in anatomic alignment is called: Select one: a. impacted b. compression c. displaced d. nondisplaced
c. displaced
Which of the following is an x-ray "projection?" Select one: a. RPO b. LAO c. dorsoplantar d. recumbent
c. dorsoplantar
A small, smooth-surfaced process for articulation of bones is called a: Select one: a. condyle b. coronoid c. facet d. tuberosity
c. facet
For which type of body habitus will the lungs be very short? Select one: a. sthenic b. asthenic c. hypersthenic d. hyposthenic
c. hypersthenic
A tubelike passageway running within a bone is called a: Select one: a. fossa b. groove c. meatus d. foramen
c. meatus
Long bones have a central cylindrical cavity called the Select one: a. meniscus b. periosteum c. medullary cavity d. spongy tissue
c. medullary cavity
The plane that divides the body into equal posterior and anterior halves is termed the: Select one: a. horizontal b. longitudinal c. midcoronal d. midsagittal
c. midcoronal
Study of the bones of the body is known as: Select one: a. physiology b. radiology c. osteology d. orthopedics
c. osteology
The term used to describe the sole of the foot is: Select one: a. ventral b. posterior c. plantar d. dorsal
c. plantar
Which of the following would not be located in the abdominal cavity? Select one: a. kidneys b. stomach c. rectum d. pancreas
c. rectum
Which structural joint group contains joints that are all freely movable? Select one: a. hinge joints b. fibrous joints c. synovial joints d. cartilaginous joints
c. synovial joints
Tipping or slanting a body part slightly is termed: Select one: a. extension b. eversion c. tilting d. oblique
c. tilting
When the hand is turned toward the ulnar side, it is termed: Select one: a. adduction b. abduction c. ulnar deviation d. radial deviation
c. ulnar deviation
Which of the following terms refers to the covering of an organ? Select one: a. external b. internal c. visceral d. parietal
c. visceral
Which of the following terms are used to describe x-ray "projections?" 1) AP oblique 2) transthoracic 3) lateromedial Select one: a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
How many specific types of joints are contained within the structural classification of joints? Select one: a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 11
d. 11
Approximately what percentage of the population has a sthenic body habitus? Select one: a. 5% b. 10% c. 35% d. 50%
d. 50%
How many specific types of synovial joints are there? Select one: a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
d. 6
The vertebra prominens is located at the level of the: Select one: a. L2-L3 b. L4-L5 c. C3-C4 d. C7-T1
d. C7-T1
Which bone classifications are vertebrae? Select one: a. Flat b. Long c. Short d. Irregular
d. Irregular
Which term refers to a particular body position? Select one: a. Axial b. Recumbent c. Tangential d. Left anterior oblique (LAO)
d. Left anterior oblique (LAO)
Which term refers to the path of the central ray? Select one: a. View b. Method c. Position d. Projection
d. Projection
Which of the following is an x-ray "position?" Select one: a. mediolateral b. craniocaudal c. orbitoparietal d. Trendelenburg
d. Trendelenburg
The part of the bone where muscles, tendons, or ligaments are attached is called: Select one: a. a foramina b. the meatus c. the periosteum d. a tuberosity
d. a tuberosity
S1 and S2 are located at the level of the: Select one: a. costal margin b. level of the umbilicus c. superior aspect of the iliac crests d. anterior superior iliac spines (ASIS)
d. anterior superior iliac spines (ASIS)
Which specific type of joint allows multiaxial movement? Select one: a. pivot b. gliding c. ellipsoid d. ball and socket
d. ball and socket
Reference toward the head of the body is termed: Select one: a. external b. proximal c. caudad d. cephalad
d. cephalad
When a fractured bone is shattered into many pieces, it is called: Select one: a. spiral b. transverse c. compression d. comminuted
d. comminuted
Movement or positioning of the hand toward the radius or ulna is termed: Select one: a. abduction b. eversion c. supination d. deviation
d. deviation
The piece of cartilage that separates the end of a developing long bone from the central shaft is called the: Select one: a. diaphysis b. epiphysis c. epiphyseal line d. epiphyseal plate
d. epiphyseal plate
Any plane passing through the body at right angles to its longitudinal axis is termed: Select one: a. coronal b. oblique c. sagittal d. horizontal
d. horizontal
The stomach is positioned the highest in which type of body habitus? Select one: a. sthenic b. asthenic c. hyposthenic d. hypersthenic
d. hypersthenic
A club-shaped process on a bone is called a: Select one: a. coronoid b. trochanter c. tuberosity d. malleolus
d. malleolus
"Rotation" of the arm toward the midline of the body from the anatomical position is termed: Select one: a. pronation b. supination c. lateral rotation d. medial rotation
d. medial rotation
Which plane specifically divides the body into equal right and left halves? Select one: a. axial b. transverse c. midcoronal d. midsagittal
d. midsagittal
How many regions is the abdomen divided into? Select one: a. two b. four c. six d. nine
d. nine
When a fractured bone retains its normal alignment, it is called: Select one: a. greenstick b. compound c. displaced d. nondisplaced
d. nondisplaced
The term used to describe the act of placing the patient in the appropriate "position" for a radiographic examination is: Select one: a. supine b. recumbent c. projection d. position
d. position
L4 and L5 are located at the level of the: Select one: a. costal margin b. superior iliac spine c. level of the umbilicus d. superior aspect of the iliac crests
d. superior aspect of the iliac crests
A large, rounded, elevated process on a bone is called a: Select one: a. malleolus b. epicondyle c. tubercle d. tuberosity
d. tuberosity
A term that means the same as "anterior" is: Select one: a. plantar b. distal c. dorsal d. ventral
d. ventral