Question 1
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Which structure articulates with the trochlea?
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Distal ulna
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Distal radius
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Proximal ulna
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Proximal radius
Question 2
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What type of joint is the elbow joint?
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Hinge
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Condyloid
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Gliding
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Saddle
Question 3
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Name the types of specific movements that occur at the elbow joint.
[blank_start]Flexion[blank_end]
[blank_start]Extension[blank_end]
Question 4
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Name the type of functional classification of the elbow joint.
[blank_start]Diarthrotic[blank_end]
Question 5
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With reference to the trochlea, where is the capitulum located?
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Distal
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Lateral
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Medial
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Proximal
Question 6
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Where is the trochlear notch located?
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Distal ulna
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Proximal ulna
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Distal radius
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Proximal radius
Question 7
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Which structure articulates with the capitulum?
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Ulnar head
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Glenoid fossa
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Radial head
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Humeral head
Question 8
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Which large bony process is easily located by touching on the posterior aspect of the proximal forearm?
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Styloid process
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Radial tuberosity
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Coronoid process
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Olecranon process
Question 9
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The radial and ulnar styloid process are located on the _____ ends of each bone.
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Proximal
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Medial
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Distal
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Lateral
Question 10
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Which joint is the most distal articulation of the wrist?
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Intercarpal
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Radiocarpal
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Carpometacarpal
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Metacarpophalangeal
Question 11
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Which carpal bone only has one name?
[blank_start]Pisiform[blank_end]
Question 12
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Which bony structures are located on the proximal end of the ulna?
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Radial notch, styloid process, and ulnar head
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Radial head, olecranon process, and ulnar head
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Radial head, styloid process, and coronoid process
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Radial notch, olecranon process, and coronoid process
Question 13
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What other name refers to the carpal bone known as the scaphoid?
[blank_start]Navicular[blank_end]
Question 14
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Which bony structures are located on the proximal radius?
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Head and tuberosity
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Olecranon process and tubercle
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Olecranon process and styloid process
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coronoid process and tubercle
Question 15
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Which bony structure is located on the distal end of the radius?
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Head
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Tuberosity
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Neck
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Styloid process
Question 16
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What other name refers to the carpal bone known as the trapezium?
[blank_start]Greater multangular[blank_end]
Question 17
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Upon flexion of the elbow, the _____ of the ____ bone, fits into the _____ of the _____ bone.
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Olecranon process, radial, coronoid fossa, humerus
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Olecranon process, ulnar, olecranon fossa, humerus
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Coronoid process, ulnar, coronoid fossa, humerus
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Coronoid process, radial, olecranon fossa, humerus
Question 18
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Which two structures articulate to form the proximal radioulnar joint?
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Head of the ulna and the radial notch of the ulna
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Head of the ulna and the ulnar notch of the radius
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Head of the radius and the radial notch of the ulna
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Head of the radius and the ulnar notch of the radius
Question 19
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Which articulation do the trochlea and the trochlear notch form?
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Humeroradial
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Distal radioulnar
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Humeroulnar
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Proximal radiulnar
Question 20
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What is the roughened process of the humerus superior and lateral to the intertubercular grove?
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Anatomical neck
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Surgical neck
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Greater tubercle
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Lesser tubercle
Question 21
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Which structure articulates with the radius to form the humeroradial joint?
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Trochlea
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Capitulum
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Radial head
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Humeral head
Question 22
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Which depression is located on the posterior surface of the distal humerus?
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Radial notch
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Olecranon fossa
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Coronoid fossa
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Trochlear notch
Question 23
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Which depression is located between the lesser and greater tubercles of the proximal humerus?
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Intertubercular groove
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Olecranon fossa
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Coronoid fossa
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Trochlear notch
Question 24
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Which structure of the proximal humerus is defined as an oblique line that separates the humeral head form the tubercles?
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Surgical neck
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Intertubercular groove
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Anatomical neck
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Trochlear notch
Question 25
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Write the proper names of the three articulations that comprise the elbow joint:
1: [blank_start]Humeroulnar[blank_end] joint
2: [blank_start]Humeroradial[blank_end] joint
3: [blank_start]Proximal radioulnar[blank_end] joint
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Humeroulnar
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Humeroradial
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Proximal radioulnar
Question 26
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How much should the elbow be flexed for the lateral projection of the elbow?
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30 degrees
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45 degrees
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90 degrees
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180 degrees
Question 27
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Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head free of bony superimposition?
Answer
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AP
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Lateral
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AP oblique, medial rotation position
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AP oblique, lateral rotation position
Question 28
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For the axiolateral projection (Coyle method) of the elbow to demonstrate the coronoid process, the elbow is:
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Flexed 80 degrees
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Flexed 90 degrees
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In hyperflexion
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In hyperextension
Question 29
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With reference to the plane of the IR, how should the humeral epicondylar plane be positioned for the AP projection of the elbow?
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Parallel
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45 degrees, lateral rotation
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Perpendicular
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45 degrees, medial rotation
Question 30
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List the two primary projections of the humerus:
1: [blank_start]AP[blank_end]
2: [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
Question 31
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What is the direction and amount of central ray angulation for the axiolateral projection (Coyle method) to demonstrate the radial head and capitulum?
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0 degrees, perpendicular to IR
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10 degrees, toward the shoulder
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45 degrees, toward the wrist
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45 degrees, toward the shoulder
Question 32
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Which projection and position of the upper limb best demonstrates the coronoid process in profile, free of superimposition?
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AP oblique wrist in the lateral rotation position
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PA oblique wrist with the lateral side elevated
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AP oblique elbow in the lateral rotation position
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AP oblique elbow in the medial rotation position
Question 33
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Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile?
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AP projection
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Lateral projection
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AP oblique projection, medial rotation
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AP oblique projection, lateral rotation
Question 34
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What positioning characteristic best indicates that the humerus is properly positioned for the lateral projection of the humerus?
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The hand is pronated on the table
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The hand is true lateral on the table
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The humeral epicondylar coronal plane is parallel with the IR
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The humeral epicondylar coronal plane is perpendicular with the IR
Question 35
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Which evaluation criteria indicates that the humerus was properly positioned for the AP projection?
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The epicondyles are superimposed
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The lesser tubercle is seen in profile
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The greater tubercle is superimposed over the humeral head
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The humeral head and grater tubercle are both seen in profile
Question 36
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From the prone position, how many degrees should a finger be rotated for the lateral projection of that finger?
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15 degrees
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30 degrees
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45 degrees
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90 degrees
Question 37
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Which projection of the shoulder requires that a horizontal central ray be directed 15 to 30 degrees medially and enter the axilla of the affected arm?
Question 38
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How should the central ray be directed for the PA oblique (scapular Y) projection of the shoulder?
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10-15 degrees cephalad
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10-15 degrees caudad
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45-60 degrees cephalad
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Perpendicular to the IR
Question 39
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In which body position should the patient be placed to demonstrate the left shoulder in the PA oblique (scapular Y) projection?
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Left anterior oblique
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Right anterior oblique
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Right posterior oblique
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Left posterior oblique
Question 40
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List the two standard/essential projections of the scapula:
1: [blank_start]AP[blank_end]
2: [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
Question 41
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Where is the humeral head usually seen on a PA oblique (scapular Y) image if the shoulder is anteriorly dislocated?
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Superimposed on the junction of the acromion and coracoid process
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Beneath the acromion
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Beneath the coracoid process
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Completely separated from the glenoid fossa
Question 42
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How many degrees and in which direction should the central ray be directed for the PA axial projection of the clavicle?
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15-30 degrees caudad
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15-30 degrees cephalad
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25-40 degrees caudad
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25-40 degrees cephalad
Question 43
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What is the proper name for the projection used to demonstrate the humerus in a lateral position utilizing breathing technique?
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Pearson method
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Fisk method
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Lawrence method
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Stecher method
Question 44
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When performing the AP projection of the scapula, the central ray should be directed toward a point 2 inches (5cm) ______ to the coracoid process.
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Lateral
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Inferior
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Medial
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Superior
Question 45
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When performing a lateral projection of the scapula with the patient positioned either RAO or LAO, approximately how much body rotation is necessary for the average patient?
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15-20 degrees
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25-30 degrees
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35-40 degrees
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45-60 degrees
Question 46
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In the lateral projection of the scapula, the patient rotation is necessary in order to superimpose which boarders of the scapula?
[blank_start]Medial[blank_end] and [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
Question 47
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The lateral scapula projection is similar in positioning to which projection of the shoulder?
[blank_start]PA Oblique scapular Y[blank_end]
Question 48
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Which projection of the shoulder demonstrates the scapulohumeral joint space open and the glenoid cavity in profile?
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PA oblique (scapular Y) projection
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AP projection with neutral rotation
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AP oblique projection (Grashey method)
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Ineriosuperior axial projection (Lawrence method)
Question 49
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What structures form the shoulder joint?
1: [blank_start]Humeral head[blank_end]
2: [blank_start]Glenoid cavity[blank_end] of the scapula
Answer
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Humeral head
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Glenoid cavity
Question 50
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What structures form the shoulder girdle?
1: [blank_start]Humerus[blank_end]
2: [blank_start]Scapula[blank_end]
Question 51
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Write out the entire name of the joint found at the lateral end of the clavicle:
[blank_start]Acromioclavicular[blank_end] joint
Question 52
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Which projection of the shoulder best demonstrates the lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile and pointing toward the glenoid cavity?
Answer
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Transthoracic lateral
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AP projection with neutral rotation
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AP projection with external rotation
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AP projection with internal rotation
Question 53
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What would be the required patient position to demonstrate the left shoulder using the AP oblique projection/ Grashey method?
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10 -15 degrees RPO
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10 -15 degrees LPO
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35 -45 degrees RPO
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35 -45 degrees LPO
Question 54
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The name for the projection that causes the clavicle to be projected above the region of the chest and ribs is:
Question 55
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When obtaining an AP projection of the scapula, how does the patient move the scapula away from the overlying ribs and lungs?
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Roll the shoulders forward
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Adduct the affected arm
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Abduct the affected arm and flex the elbow
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Place the hands on the hips
Question 56
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When employing breathing technique for a transthoracic lateral of the shoulder/humerus, write the kVp range and if 100 mAs is required with a 25 mA station, what would the exposure time be?
[blank_start]70-80[blank_end] kVp [blank_start]4[blank_end] s exposure time
Question 57
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Label each structure:
A: [blank_start]Superior angle[blank_end]
B: [blank_start]Crest of the scapular spine[blank_end]
C: [blank_start]Medial border[blank_end]
D: [blank_start]Inferior angle[blank_end]
E: [blank_start]Infraspinous fossa[blank_end]
F: [blank_start]supraspinous fossa[blank_end]
G: [blank_start]superior angle[blank_end]
H: [blank_start]scapular notch[blank_end]
I: [blank_start]Coracoid process[blank_end]
J: [blank_start]acromion process[blank_end]
K: [blank_start]Scapular spine[blank_end]
L: [blank_start]Glenoid cavity[blank_end]
M: [blank_start]Lateral boarder[blank_end]
Question 58
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Label each structure:
A: [blank_start]Lesser tubercle[blank_end]
B: [blank_start]Anatomic neck[blank_end]
C: [blank_start]Humeral head[blank_end]
D: [blank_start]Greater tubercle[blank_end]
E: [blank_start]Intertubercular groove[blank_end]
F: [blank_start]Surgical neck[blank_end]
G: [blank_start]Humeral body[blank_end]
Answer
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Lesser tubercle
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Anatomic neck
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Humeral head
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Greater tubercle
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Intertubercular groove
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Surgical neck
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Humeral body
Question 59
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The image is a ______ projection of what body region and best demonstrates what two structures?
Projection: [blank_start]AP oblique[blank_end], [blank_start]medial[blank_end] rotation
Body region: [blank_start]Elbow[blank_end]
Structure 1: [blank_start]Coronoid process[blank_end]
Structure 2: [blank_start]Medial epicondyle[blank_end]
Answer
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AP oblique
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medial
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Elbow
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Coronoid process
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Medial epicondyle
Question 60
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Projection: [blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
Body area: [blank_start]Humerus[blank_end]
Is there pathology? Yes/no: [blank_start]Yes[blank_end]
You can tell what kind of projection this is because the [blank_start]epicondyles[blank_end] are [blank_start]superimposed[blank_end].
Answer
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Lateral
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Humerus
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Yes
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epicondyles
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superimposed
Question 61
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Projection: [blank_start]AP[blank_end] [blank_start]Internal[blank_end] rotation
Body region: [blank_start]Shoulder[blank_end]
Primary structure shown: [blank_start]Lesser tubercle[blank_end]
Answer
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AP
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Internal
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Shoulder
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Lesser tubercle
Question 62
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Label the image:
Answer
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Coracoid process
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Clavicle
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5th rib
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Scapula
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lesser tubercle
Question 63
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Projection: [blank_start]Transthoracic lateral[blank_end]
Joint: [blank_start]Shoulder[blank_end]
Trauma or non-trauma exam? [blank_start]Trauma[blank_end]
Answer
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Transthoracic lateral
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Shoulder
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Trauma
Question 64
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Projection: [blank_start]PA Oblique[blank_end] ([blank_start]scapular y[blank_end])
Body region: [blank_start]Shoulder[blank_end]
What pathologic condition is this used to determine? [blank_start]Dislocation[blank_end]
Answer
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PA Oblique
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scapular y
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Shoulder
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Dislocation