Homework questions for test 1 (spring 2022)

How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the toes?

How many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection to demonstrate the second toe?

How and toward what centering point should the central ray be directed for the AP oblique projection to demonstrate all five toes?

How many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection for the best demonstration of the great toe?

What other projection term refers to the AP projection of the foot?

How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the foot?

Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the cuboid and its articulations?

How many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection of the foot?

Where should the central ray be directed for the AP oblique projection of the foot?

Regardless of the condition of the patient, which positioning maneuver should be performed to position the foot for the lateral projection?

How should the central ray be directed for the best demonstration of the tarsometatarsal joint spaces of the midfoot for the AP projection of the foot?

Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the sinus tarsi?

Which projection of the foot best demonstrates most of the tarsals with the least amount of superimposition?

Which position of the foot best demonstrates the bases of the fourth and fifth metatarsals free from superimposition?

Which projection of the foot should demonstrate the metatarsals nearly superimposed on each other?

Which two projections comprise the typical series that best demonstrates the calcaneus?

How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the axial (planodorsal) projection of the calcaneus?

At which level on the plantar surface should the central ray enter the foot for the axial (plantodorsal) projection of the calcaneus?

Where should the central ray be directed for the lateral projection of the calcaneus?

Where should the central ray enter for the lateral projection of the ankle?

How many degrees and in which direction should the foot and leg be rotated for the best demonstration of the mortise joint for the AP oblique projection of the ankle?

Which projection of the ankle best demonstrates the talofibular joint space free from bony superimposition?

Which articulation should be seen in profile with the AP oblique projection (medial rotation) of the ankle?

With reference to the plane of the IR, how should the malleoli be positioned for the AP oblique projection of the ankle for the best demonstration of the mortise joint spaces open?

Which projection of the ankle should be performed for the best demonstration of a ligamentous tear?

List the standard projections for the radiographic examination of the hand [blank_start]PA[blank_end] [blank_start]PA oblique[blank_end] [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]

What is the standard SID for a radiographic examination of the wrist? [blank_start]40[blank_end] in [blank_start]100[blank_end] cm

List the standard projections for radiographic examination of the foot at Hartford Hospital [blank_start]AP Axial[blank_end] [blank_start]AP oblique[blank_end] [blank_start]medial[blank_end] and [blank_start]lateral[blank_end] rotation [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]

The name of the largest tarsal bone in the body is: [blank_start]Calcaneus[blank_end]

The human skeleton contains several small, detached bones known as sesamoids. Where in the foot are these sesamoids located? On the [blank_start]head[blank_end] of the [blank_start]1st[blank_end] [blank_start]metatarsal[blank_end] on the [blank_start]plantar[blank_end] surface.

How many and what kind of bones comprise the foot and ankle?

What is the name of the portion of the metatarsal closest to the tarsals?

Which of the following mA stations would be an appropriate selection for a radiographic examination of the foot to provide the best detail or spatial resolution?

Match each type of motion of the foot and ankle to the correct definition: A. Pointing the foot or toes downward B. Pointing the toes upward (toward ceiling) C. Bending the ankle towards the middle of the body D. Bending the ankle away from the middle of the body [blank_start]C[blank_end] Inversion [blank_start]D[blank_end] Eversion [blank_start]B[blank_end] Dorsiflexion [blank_start]A[blank_end] Plantar flexion

A synonymous term for the AP axial projection of the foot is: [blank_start]Dorsoplantar[blank_end]

The CR angulation for the AP projection of the foot is:

For the AP medial oblique projection of the foot, in which direction should the foot be rotated in relationship to the midsagittal plane of the body? [blank_start]Medially[blank_end]

How many degrees should the foot be rotated in the oblique projections of the foot?

How should the CR be directed in the oblique projection of the foot?

How much should the central ray be angled for an AP axial projection of the toes?