All of Foot

Question 1

The axial os calsis projection will require the CR directed –1– degrees to the long axis of the foot to demonstrate the os calsis free from superimposition.

Answer 1

40 degrees

Question 2

The oblique toe position will require the foot rotated –1– degrees.

Answer 2

30-45 degrees

Question 3

The lateral foot will require the foot be placed in –1– of 90 degrees by flexing at the ankle.

Answer 3

Dorsiflexion

Question 4

The standard lateral foot will utilize a –1– projection, whereas a “true” lateral foot will utilize a –2– projection.

Answer 4

1. Mediolateral

2. Lateromedial

Question 5

The CR is dircted to the –1– for the AP axial foot projection.

Answer 5

Base of the 3rd metatarsal

AP, or AP axial foot- centering doesn’t change

Question 6

The anterior surface of the foot is also termed the –1– surface.

Answer 6

Dorsal

Question 7

The oblique position of the foot will demonstrate a lateral process called the –1– and the –2– (tarsal bone) in profile.

Answer 7

1. Tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal

2. Cuboid (only metatarsal with a specific name)

Question 8

The degree of obliquity, for the internal/medial rotation foot position, required is –1– degrees.

Answer 8

30 degrees

Question 9

Which projection of the oscalsis, lateral, or AP axial, will best demonstrate the sinus tarsi?

Answer 9

Lateral

Question 10

The CR is directed –1– degrees –2– for the AP axial dorsoplantar projection of the foot. Why is this direction preferred?

Answer 10

1. 10 degrees
2. towards the heel (to the long axis of the foot)
3. To open up the joint spaces

Question 11

The medical term for the 1st toe is the –1–.

Answer 11

Hallux

Question 12

Which bones articulate distally with the cuneiforms?

Answer 12

1, 2, and 3 metatarsals

Question 13

Which tarsal bone is located laterally and between the oscalsis and the 4th and 5th metatarsals?

Answer 13

Cuboid

Question 14

The sesamoid bones are best demonstrated with the use of a –1– CR projection which just skims the surface of the foot.

Answer 14

Tangential

Question 15

The Lewis Method will utilize the CR being directed –1– to the IR. The foot is positioned in –2–.

Answer 15

1. perpendicular

2. Dorsiflexion

Question 16

The Causton Method will utilize the CR being directed –1– and the foot is positioned in a –2–.

Answer 16

1. 40 degrees toward the heel
2. lateral position (lateromedial)
   (removed from Merrills)

Question 17

The lateral projection of the 1st toe will require the –1– projection.

Answer 17

Lateromedial

Question 18

The lateral projection of the foot with weight bearing will best demonstrate the –1–.

Answer 18

longitudinal arch

Question 19

The lateral foot position should demonstrate the –1– superimposed.

Answer 19

Metatarsals

Question 20

What position of the foot will best demonstrate the sinus tarsi?

Answer 20

AP Oblique with medial rotation

Question 21

When performing the WB medial oblique foot position, the CR should be directed –1– degrees –2–.

Answer 21

1. 30 degrees

2. medially

Question 22

Where is the CR directed to for a lateral foot?

Answer 22

Perpendicular to the base of the 3rd metatarsal

Question 23

When performing an axial WB oscalsis (coalition), the CR is directed to a point that is –1–.

Answer 23

on the plantar surface at the level of the base of the 5th metatarsal

Question 24

What is the sustentaculum tali and on which oscalsis position is it best demonstrated?

Answer 24

Dorsoplantar Axial projection?

Question 25

What 2 methods are utilized for congenital clubfoot?

Answer 25

Kite and Kandel

Question 26

What foot position is the radiograph?

Answer 26

AP Oblique medial rotation

Question 27

Label the anatomy and identify.

Answer 27

A. Distal phalange of the great toe
B. Proximal phalange of the great toe
C. Tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal
D. Cuboid
E. Navicular
F. Sinus Tarsi

Question 28

What was the CR direction to the IR?

Answer 28

perpendicular

Question 29

Where was the CR directed to on the foot?

Answer 29

base of the 3rd metatarsal

Question 30

What degree formation was there between a line drawn through the bases of the metarsals to the film? –1–
What was the degree formation to the CR? –2–

Answer 30

1. 30 degrees

2. 60 degrees