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Pelvis and upper femora
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Graduate
03/20/2011

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Term
Which structure of the pelvis articulates with the femur?
Definition
acetabulum
Term
Which bones of the pelvis compose the acetabulum?
Definition
Pubis, ischium, and ilium
Term
On which bone is the ala located?
Definition
Ilium
Term
Which of the following pelvic structures is not used as a positioning palpation point?
a. Iliac crest
b. ischial spine
c. pubic symphysis
d. anterior superior iliac spine
Definition
Ischial Spine
Term
Which portions of the hip bone join to form the obturator foramen?
Definition
Pubis and Ischium only
Term
What is the name of the border that extends on the hip bone from the posterior superior iliac spine to the anterior superior iliac spine?
Definition
Iliac Crest
Term
What is the name of the process that separates the greater sciatic notch from the lesser sciatic notch on the hip bone?
Definition
Ischial Spine
Term
Which parts of the hip bones support the weight of the body when a person is in the sitting position?
Definition
Ischial Tuberosities
Term
Where in the pelvis is the body of the pubis located?
Definition
It forms part of the acetabulum
Term
Where should the image receptor be centered for the AP projection of the pelvis?
Definition
Midway between the ASIS and the pubic symphysis
Term
Where on the midline of the patient should the central ray enter for the AP projection of the pelvis?
Definition
2" (5cm) above the pubic symphysis
Term
Which positioning maneuver should be performed to place the femoral necks parallel with the IR for an AP projection of the pelvis?
Definition
Rotate the lower limbs medially 15 - 20*
Term
How should the CR be directed for the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves Method) to demonstrate bilateral hips?
Definition
Perpendicularly
Term
FOr which projection of the lower limbs or pelvis should the hips be flexed and the femurs abducted from the midline of the patient?
Definition
AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves method) for femoral necks.
Term
Where on the midline of the patient should the CR be directed for the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves method)?
Definition
1"(2.5cm) above the symphysis pubis
Term
Which projection of the hip or pelvis should not be performed if the patient is suspected to have an intertrochanteric fracture?
Definition
Lateral Projection (Lauenstein Method) of the hip
Term
For the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves Method), what is the purpose of abductingg the femurs the required number of degrees?
Definition
To position the femoral necks parallel with the image receptor.
Term
Which structure should be centered to the midline of the table when the AP oblique projection(modified Cleaves Method) is adapted to demonstrate only one hip?
Definition
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Term
For which projection of an individual hip should the unnaffected hip be flexed and the thigh be raised out of the way of the CR?
Definition
Axiolateral projection(Danelius Miller modification of the Lorenz method)
Term
For which projection of the hip should the central ray be directed horizontally into the medial aspect of the affected thigh?
Definition
Axiolateral projection (Danelius Miller modification of the Lorenz method)
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