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| How many vertebrae are there in the sacrum? |
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| What is the central-ray angle for an AP projection of the femur? |
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The hip joint is a ___ joint:
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| Synovial, ball and socket joint. |
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Which of the following devices are necessary to optimally perform a lateral projection of the sacrum or coccyx?
1.) sandbags
2.) radiolucent sponges
3.) sheet of leaded rubber |
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The angle of the SI joints is ____ degrees relative to the midsagittal plane.
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| Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP axial projection of the sacrum? |
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| 2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis |
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| Which of the following methods will demonstrate the hip in a lateral projection? |
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Women cannot be shielded for an AP projection of the:
1.) hip
2.) sacrum
3.) coccyx
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| What is the central-ray angle for an AP projection of the hip? |
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| Where is the IR centered for an AP pelvis? |
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| Midway between ASIS and pubic symphysis |
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Which plane is centered to the midline of the grid when positioning for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint?
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| Longitudinal plane 1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS |
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| How many degrees should the feet and lower limbs be internally rotated for an AP pelvis radiograph? |
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How far should the patient be rolled posteriorly from the lateral position, for a lateral projection of the hip that will include the proximal femur?
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Which projections will demonstrate the right sacroiliac joint?
1.) AP oblique, LPO position
2.) AP oblique, RPO position
3.) PA oblique, RAO position
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| Which of the following will be shown "in profile" if the lower limbs are in correct position for an AP pelvis? |
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Occasionally, a patient may have to be placed in the prone position for a PA projection of the coccyx. What is the central-ray angle for this projection?
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The central-ray angle for a lateral coccyx and sacrum is:
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| How many degrees is the lower limb and foot rotated internally for an AP hip? |
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Occasionally, a patient may have to be placed in the prone position for a sacrum radiography, and a PA projection performed. What is the central-ray angle for this projection?
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| Where should the IR be centered for an AP hip radiograph? |
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| At the level of highest point of the greater trochanter |
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Which of the following best describes the female pelvis?
1.) heavy bones
2.) oval inlet
3.) wide outlet
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| The central-ray angle for an AP axial projection of the coccyx is: |
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Which of the following planes should be positioned to the midline of the grid for an AP hip?
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| A sagittal plane 2 inches medial to the ASIS |
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The SI joint is a ___ joint:
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| An irregular and gliding type joint |
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| Where is the central ray positioned for a lateral coccyx? |
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| 3.5 inches posterior to ASIS and 2 inches inferior |
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| Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP axial projection of the coccyx? |
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| 2 inches superior to pubic symphsis |
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If a lateral projection of the femur will include the hip joint, where should the top of the IR be placed?
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Which of the following devices are necessary to perform an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller)?
1.) sandbags
2.) leg support device
3.) vertical IR holder |
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