Imaging Anatomy of the Lower Limb Flashcards
1
Q
What angle is the sacroiliac joint at to the coronal plane?
A
45 degrees
2
Q
What is the quadralateral plate region?
A
the medial side of the acetabulum
3
Q
What is the anterior column?
A
the anterior portion of the acetabulum and the pubic ramus
4
Q
What is the posterior column?
A
the posterior portion of the acetabulum and the ischial ramus
5
Q
What is the ‘tear drop’ used as a marker of?
A
the horizontal line of the hip joint
6
Q
What is the angle between the long axis of the femur and the femoral neck?
A
120 degrees
7
Q
What is the angle between the lateral margin of the acetabulum and a horizontal line?
A
20-40 degrees
8
Q
When does the femoral head appear?
A
6 months
9
Q
When does the greater trochanter appear?
A
8 years
