Lateral Projection (Great Toe)Lateral recumbent position. Place patient on unaffected side and rotate foot until toe is in true lateral position (mediolateral)AP or AP Axial Projection angle (Foot) + CRAngle of 10 degrees posteriorly (toward heel) entering at the base of the 3rd metatarsal OR perpendicular to the IRCR perpendicular to the metatarsals, reducing foreshorteningFor Foot, what Projection is best to see the TMT joints?AP or AP AxialWhat is the AP/AP Axial Projection used for (Foot)Localizing foreign bodies, fractures of the metatarsals and anterior tarsalsAP Oblique Projection (Medial Rotation) FootCenter IR to midline of the foot at the level of the 3rd metatarsal. Rotate medially at an angle of 30 degrees. If rotated more, the lateral cuneiform will superimpose the others.Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the cuboid and its articulations?AP oblique (medial rotation)How should the central ray be directed to best demonstrate the tarsometatarsal joint spaces of the midfoot for the AP projection of the foot?10 degrees posteriorly (toward the heel)Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the sinus tarsi?
AP oblique projection (medial rotation)Which projection of the foot best demonstrates most of the tarsals with the least amount of superimpositionAP oblique projection (medial rotation)Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the bases of the fourth and fifth metatarsals free from superimpositionAP oblique projection (medial rotation)Which two projections comprise the typical series that best demonstrates the calcaneusAxial (plantodorsal) and lateral projectionsHow many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the axial (plantodorsal) projection of the calcaneus40 degrees cephaladAt which level on the plantar surface should the central ray enter the foot for the axial (plantodorsal projection of the calcaneusBase of the third metatarsalWhere should the central ray be directed for the lateral projectio of the calcaneusToward the midpoint of the calcaneusWhere should the central ray enter for the lateral projections of the ankleAt the medial malleolusHow many degrees and in which direction should the foot and leg be rotated to best demonstrate the mortise joit for the AP oblique projection of the ankle15 to 20 degrees mediallyWhich projection of the anke best demonstrates the talofibular joint space free from bony superimpositionAP oblique projection (medial rotationWith reference to the plane of the IR, how should the malleoli be positioned for the AP oblique projection of the ankle to best demonstrate the mortise joint space openParallelWhich projection of the knee best demonstrates the femorotibial joint spaces open if teh patient measures more than 10 inces between the ASIS and the tabletopAP projection with the central ray angled 3 to 5 degrees cephaladFor the lateral projection of the knee, how many degrees should the knees be flexed20 to 30 degreesHow many degrees of angulation should be formed between the femur and the radiographic table for the PA axial projection (Holmblad method) of the knee
70 degreesWhich of the following projections of the knee best demonstrates the intercondylar fossaPA axial projection (Holmblad methodHow many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the lateral projection of the knee5 to 7 degrees cephaladWhich structure of the knee is best demonstrated with the tangential projectionPatellaWhich structure of the knee is best demonstrated with the PA axial projection (the Holmblad method)Femoral intercondylar fossaWhich projection of the knee best demonstrates the femoropatellar space openLateralWhich of the following evaluation criteria indicates that the knee is properly positioned for a lateral projectionThe femoral condyles are superimposedWhat should be done to prevent the knee joint space from being obscured by the magnified shadow of the medial femoral condyle when the lateral projection of the knee is performedDirect the CR 5 to 7 degrees cephaladFor the lateral projection of the patella, which positioning maneuver reduces the femorpatellar joint spaceFlexing the knee more than 10 degreesWhich area of the knee should the central ray enter for the PA axial projection (Holmblad method)?PosteriorWhich projection of the knee should be used to demonstrate the patella completely superimposed on the femurAPFor which projection of the knee should the patient be prone on the table, with the knee flexed until the leg forms an angle of 40 degrees with the table, and the CR directed perpendicular to the long axis of the leg, entering the back side of the kneePA axial projection (Camp-Coventry methodWhich projection of the knee can be accomplishedwith the patient upright, the affected knee flexed and its anterior surface in contactwith a vertically placed IR, and the horizontally directed central ray entering the posterior aspect of the kneePA axial projection (Holmblad methodWhich positioning factor determines the number of degrees the central ray should be angled for the tangential proejction (Settegast method) to demonstrate the patellaDegree of knee flexionHow should the CR be directed for the AP projections of the femur
PerpendicularWhich positioning maneuver should be performed to place the femoral neck in profile for the AP projection of the proximal femurRotate the lower limb medially 10 to 15 degreesFor which lower limb projection should the lower limb be rotated medially 10 to 15 degreesAP projection of the proximal femurFor which lower limb projection should the pelvis be rotated 10 to 15 degrees from true lateralLateral projection of the proximal femurFor the lateral projection of the femur, how should the pelvis be positioned to demonstrate only the knee joint with the distal femoral shaftTrue LateralHow many and what kind of bones comprise the foot and ankle?14 phalanges, 5 metatarsals and 7 tarsalsWhich bone classification are tarsalsShortWhich tarsal bone is located on the medial side of the foot between the talus and three cuneiformsNavicularWhich articulation of the foot is a gliding-type jointIntertarsalWhich two tarsal bones articulate with each other by way of three facetsTalus and calcaneusWhich part of the talus articulates with the distal tibiaTrochleaWhich type of joint is the ankle jointHingeWHich joint is formed by the articulation of the head of the fibula with the lateral condyle of the tibiaProximal tibiofibularWHich type of joint is the proximal tibiofibular jointGlidingHow and toward what centering poit should the central ray be directed forthe AP oblique projection to demonstrate all five toesPerpendicular to the 3rd metatarsophalangeal jointWhat other projection term refers to the AP projection of the footDorsoplantarHow many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection to best demonstrate the great toe30 to 45How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the foot10 degrees cephalad (towards the head)How many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection for the foot?30 degrees mediallyThis is the second longest bone in the body and is situated on the medial side of the leg; it is also a weight-bearing boneTibiaAvulsion fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsalJones FractureFor the lateral projection of the foot, dorsiflex the foot to form a _____ degree angle with the lower leg90What does the lateral projection, weight-bearing method showIt shows the structural status of the longitudinal archlimb is rotated externally 45-degrees; demonstrates the margin of the patella projected slightly beyond the edge of the lateral femoral condyleAP Oblique Projection (lateral rotation) of the KneeWhat does the weight-bearing AP Projection that is routinely included in the radiographic examination showArthritic Knees, reveals narrowing of the joint space that appears normal on a non-weight-bearing studyWhat does the Holmblad method showShows the intercondylar fossaWhat is the flexion of the knee in the PA axial projection (Holmblad Method70 degrees from full extension (20-degree difference from the central rayWhat projection should not be attempted until a transverse fracture of the patella has been ruled outSettagast (sunrise)Inferiosuperior flexion and Cr angle knee to see patella and patellofemoral jointCR 10-15 degrees and knees flexed 40-45Settagast (sunrise) CR and flexion of kneesCR 15-20 and knees flexed 90Hughston method knee Cr and flexionCr 15-20 and knee flexed 40Rosenberg Method (pa Axial weight bearing knee bilateral)Knees flexed 45 degrees CR 30How many degrees and in what direction should the foot and leg be rotated for the best demonstration of the mortise joint for the AP projection of the ankle?Bontrager Ch 6 Self Test Questions. How many degrees is a leg rotation?Rotate the lower limb medially 10 to 15 degrees.
Where should the CR be directed for the AP oblique projection of the foot?Toes, Foot, Ankle, Tib/Fib, Knee. What CR angulation is required for the AP oblique projection of the foot?Chapter 7. |