Ch 7 - Femur & Pelvic Girdle - Review Questions Flashcards
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- The depression or pit located at the center of the femoral head is the:
a. acetabulum.
b. femoral fossa.
c. fovea capitis.
d. ossa coxa.
c. fovea capitis.
- What is the joint classification of the symphysis pubis?
a. Amphiarthrodial
b. Synarthrodial
c. Diarthrodial
d. The symphysis pubis is fused; therefore, it is not an actual joint
a. Amphiarthrodial
- Which bony landmark should NOT be visible on a correctly positioned AP pelvis (nontrauma)?
a. Greater trochanter
b. Lesser trochanter
c. Ischial spines
d. Ischial tuberosity
b. Lesser trochanter
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease usually involves:
a. newborns, either gender.
b. males between 2 and 3 years.
c. males between 5 and 10 years.
d. females between 10 and 16 years.
c. males between 5 and 10 years.
- How much is the affected side rotated for the PA axial oblique projection (Teufel method)?
a. 10 to 15 degrees
b. 20 to 25 degrees
c. 35 to 40 degrees
d. 45 degrees
c. 35 to 40 degrees
- Which of the following projections is best suited for the patient with limited movement of both lower limbs to demonstrate a lateral perspective of the proximal femur?
a. Taylor method
b. Danelius-Miller method
c. Judet method
d. Clements-Nakayama method
d. Clements-Nakayama method
- The sacroiliac joints are classified as:
a. amphiarthrodial.
b. ginglymus.
c. bicondylar.
d. plane.
a. amphiarthrodial.
- The hip joints are classified as:
a. diarthrodial.
b. amphiarthrodial.
c. synarthrodial.
d. gliding.
a. diarthrodial.
- Which pathology is the most common type of aseptic or ischemic necrosis?
a. Chondrosarcoma
b. Ankylosing spondylitis
c. Legg-Calve’-Perthes disease
d. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
c. Legg-Calve’-Perthes disease
- Which pathology usually occurs in 10- to 16-year-old patients during rapid growth?
a. Chondrosarcoma
b. Ankylosing spondylitis
c. Legg-Calve’-Perthes disease
d. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
d. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- Which pathology is demonstrated by a fusion of the sacroiliac joints?
a. Chondrosarcoma
b. Ankylosing spondylitis
c. Legg-Calve’-Perthes disease
d. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
b. Ankylosing spondylitis
- Which pathology is characterized by a malignant tumor of the cartilage?
a. Chondrosarcoma
b. Ankylosing spondylitis
c. Legg-Calve’-Perthes disease
d. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
a. Chondrosarcoma
- What type of CR angle is used for the AP axial outlet projection—Taylor method for males?
a. 15- to 20-degree caudad
b. 15- to 20-degree cephalad
c. 20- to 35-degree caudad
d. 20- to 35-degree cephalad
d. 20- to 35-degree cephalad
- What type of CR angle is used for the AP axial outlet projection—Taylor method for females?
a. 25- to 35-degree caudad
b. 25- to 35-degree cephalad
c. 35- to 45-degree caudad
d. 35- to 45-degree cephalad
d. 35- to 45-degree cephalad
- Where is the CR directed for the PA oblique projection—Judet method for the acetabulum with the affected side down?
a. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches distal and 2 inches medial to downside ASIS
b. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches distal and 2 inches medial to upside ASIS
c. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches directly distal to upside ASIS
d. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches directly distal to downside ASIS
a. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches distal and 2 inches medial to downside ASIS
- Where is the CR directed for the PA oblique projection—Judet method for the acetabulum with the affected side up?
a. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches distal and 2 inches medial to downside ASIS
b. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches distal and 2 inches medial to upside ASIS
c. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches directly distal to upside ASIS
d. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches directly distal to downside ASIS
c. Perpendicular and centered 2 inches directly distal to upside ASIS
- Where is the CR directed for the PA axial oblique projection—Teufel method for the acetabulum with the affected side down?
a. Perpendicular and centered 1-inch superior to the level of the greater trochanter, approximately 2 inches lateral to the MSP, CR angled 12-degree cephalad
b. Perpendicular and centered 1-inch inferior to the level of the greater trochanter, approximately 2 inches lateral to the MSP, CR angled 12-degree cephalad
c. Perpendicular and centered 1-inch superior to the level of the greater trochanter, approximately 2 inches medial to the MSP, CR angled 12-degree cephalad
d. Perpendicular and centered 2-inch superior to the level of the greater trochanter, approximately 1 inch lateral to the MSP, CR angled 12-degree cephalad
a. Perpendicular and centered 1-inch superior to the level of the greater trochanter, approximately 2 inches lateral to the MSP, CR angled 12-degree cephalad
- Which of the following topographic landmarks is the most frequently used when positioning the pelvis?
a. Iliac crest
b. ASIS
c. Greater trochanter
d. Symphysis pubis
b. ASIS
- Which differences are noted between the typical female and male pelvis?
a. Male pelvis appears narrower and deeper.
b. Pubic arch of the male pelvis has a smaller angle as compared to the greater angle of the female pelvis.
c. Radiographic presence of the ischial spines along the lateral margins of the pelvis cavity are less pronounced with the female pelvis.
d. All of the options.
d. All of the options.
- Which of the following is a common fracture site for an older patient who has fallen?
a. Femoral head
b. Femoral neck
c. Symphysis pubis
d. Greater trochanter
b. Femoral neck
