Pelvis and Hip Review

Question 1

What is the name of the process that separates the greater sciatic notch from the lesser sciatic notch on the hip bone?

Answer 1

Superior ramus of the pubis

Question 2

Which parts of the hip bones support the weight of the body when a person is in the sitting position?

Answer 2

Ischial spines

Question 3

Where in the pelvis is the body of the pubis located?

Answer 3

It forms part of the pubis symphysis

Question 4

Where should the IR be centered for the AP projection of the pelvis?

Answer 4

To the level of the lilac crest

Question 5

How should the central ray be directed for the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves method) to demonstrates bilateral hips?

Answer 5

Perpendicularly

Question 6

Where on the midline of the patient should the central ray be directed for the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves method)?

Answer 6

1 inch above the pubic symphysis

Question 7

For the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves method), what is the purpose of abducting the femurs the required number of degrees?

Answer 7

To position the femoral necks parallel with the IR

Question 8

Which structure should be centered to the midline of the table when the AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves method) is adapted to demonstrates only on hip?

Answer 8

ASIS

Question 9

For which projection of an individual hip should the unaffected hip be flexed and the thigh be raised out of the way of the central ray?

Answer 9

Axiolateral projection (Danelius-Miller method)

Question 10

Which of the following positions would be used to demonstrates the posterior rim of the left acetabulum?

Answer 10

45 degree RPO

Question 11

What specific portion of the acetabulum is demonstrated by the AP oblique projection, external oblique position (Judet method)?

Answer 11

Anterior rim

Question 12

Which of the following would best demonstrates the pubic and ischial rami without foreshortening?

Answer 12

AP axial “outlet” projection (Taylor method)

Question 13

What is the proper central ray orientation for the AP axial projection (Taylor method) for female patients?

Answer 13

30 to 45 degrees cephalad

Question 14

Where on the midline of the patient should the central ray enter for the AP projection of the pelvis?

Answer 14

2 inches above the pubic symphysis

Question 15

Which positioning maneuver should be performed to place the femoral necks parallel with the IR for an AP projection of the pelvis?

Answer 15

Rotate the lower limbs medially 15 to 20 degrees

Question 16

For which projection of the lower limbs or pelvis should the hips be flexed and the femur be abducted from the midline of the patient?

Answer 16

AP oblique projection (modified Cleaves method) for femoral necks

Question 17

For which projection of the hip should the central ray be directed horizontally into the medial aspected of the affected thigh?

Answer 17

Axiolateral projection (Danelius-Miller method)

Question 18

Which of the following will be best demonstrated suspected fractures of the acetabulum?

Answer 18

AP oblique projection (Judet method)