Foot Review

Question 1

The AP axial toe radiograph requires a CR direction of –1– degrees –2–.

Answer 1

15 degrees cephalic

Question 2

For routine AP axial foot radiograph, the CR will enter the –1–.

Answer 2

Base of the 3rd metarsal

Question 3

The 5th toe will require a –1– projection for best demonstration in the lateral position.

Answer 3

mediolateral

Question 4

The AP medial oblique position of the toes requires the foot to be rotated –1– degrees.

Answer 4

30-45 degrees

Question 5

The AP axial projection of the foot and/or toes may also be called the –1– projection.

Answer 5

dorsoplantar

Question 6

The AP axial foot radiograph will require a CR angulation of –1– degrees.

Answer 6

10 degrees cephalic

Question 7

When the foot is placed in a medial oblique rotation/position, the –1– and –2– will be demonstrated in profile.

Answer 7

1. cuboid

2. 5th metatarsal

Question 8

According to Merrill’s, the true lateral foot position/projection is the –1–.

Answer 8

lateromedial

Question 9

When performing the lateral position foot, it is important to have the patient perform this action with their foot.

Answer 9

dorsiflexion

Question 10

A lateral projection weight bearing foot is used to best demonstrate the –1–.

Answer 10

Longitudinal arch

Question 11

When performing the weight bearing medial oblique projection of the foot, it is best to angle the CR –1– degrees –2– rather than have the patient rotate their foot while standing.

Answer 11

30 degrees medially

Question 12

When performing the axial projection of the os calcis the patient should perform this action with their foot.

Answer 12

Dorsiflexion

Question 13

Referring to the axial os calcis, the CR should be angled –1– degrees to the long axis of the foot/ os calcis.

Answer 13

40 degrees

Question 14

Another name for the great toe is the –1–.

Answer 14

Hallux

Question 15

When performing lateral toe positions/projections the biggest criteria is to –1–

Answer 15

see the toe without superimposition

Question 16

Why is a cephalic angle preferred for the AP axial projections of the toe and foot?

Answer 16

to demonstrate open interphalangeal joint spaces

Question 17

What is the sustentaculum ali and what tarsal bone is it a part of?

Answer 17

It is located on the medial portion of the os calcis and it supports the longitudinal ache of he foot

Question 18

Why is there a range for rotating the foot for the medial oblique toe position?

Answer 18

Toes can overlap each other or be curled under one another

Question 19

This SID for all foot radiography is –1–.

Answer 19

40 SID

Question 20

The CR should be directed to the –1– for all AP axial and medial oblique views of the toes.

Answer 20

MTPJ

Question 21

Bony detail is known as –1–.

Answer 21

Traberculae

Question 22

For radiography of the sesamoids using a perpendicular CR the following methods are performed. List the position of the patient for these methods.
Lewis: –1–
Holly: –2–

Answer 22

1. Prone

2. Supine

Question 23

When performing the lateral os calcis, the projection used is a –1– and the CR will be directed to –2–.

Answer 23

1. mediolateral

2. one inch inferior to the medial malleolus

Question 24

What anatomy should be included on a lateral os calcis?

Answer 24

Ankle joint and surrounding tarsal bones

Question 25

Lewis

Answer 25

C. prone pt/ sesamoids

Question 26

Kite

Answer 26

A. congenital clubfoot

Question 27

Holly

Answer 27

D. supine pt/ perpendicular CR

Question 28

Coalition

Answer 28

B. Weight bearing clubfoot

Question 29

Kandel

Answer 29

E. Weight bearing clufoot

Question 30

The proper CR projection for a lateral great toe should be the –1–.

Answer 30

lateromedial

Question 31

What is the function of sesamoids?

Answer 31

They are bones that are used as buffers for toes joints to prevent ware and tear (AKA protection)

Question 32

What are the typical routine positions for a foot exam?

Answer 32

1. AP axial
2. AP medial oblique
3. mediolateral lateral foot

Question 33

What is the largest sesamoid in the body?

Answer 33

patella

Question 34

What is the medical term for clubfoot?

Answer 34

talipes equinovarus

Question 35

The most anterior structure of the shoulder girdle is the –1–.

Answer 35

coracoid process

Question 36

What proximal shoulder structure should be seen in profile when an AP with external rotation is performed?

Answer 36

greater tubercle