Lower Limb

Question 1

largest, longest, strongest bone in the body

Answer 1

femur

Question 2

thigh/femur articulates with ___________ proximally and _________ & _________ distally

Answer 2

acetabulum - proximally
tibie & patella - distally

Question 3

triangular sesamoid bone that protects knee joint and contained within patellar ligament

Answer 3

patella

Question 4

it is a bone that receives the weight of body from femur and transmits to foot

second to femur in size and weight

Answer 4

tibia

Question 5

tibia articulates with ______ proximally and distally

Answer 5

fibula

Question 6

bone that doesnt bear weight and stabilize ankle joint

Answer 6

fibula

Question 7

its function is to supports the weight of the body and acts as a lever to propel the body forward

Answer 7

foot

Question 8

ankle bone

Answer 8

talus

Question 9

heel bone

Answer 9

calcaneus

Question 10

give the tarsals bone

Answer 10

talus
calcaneus
navicular
cuboid
medial, lateral and intermediate cuneiforms

Question 11

it shows a tangential projection of the metatarsal head in profile and sesamoids

sesamoids free of any position of the 1st metatarsal

metatarsal heads

Answer 11

tangential projection - lewis and holly method

Question 12

AP (dorsoplantar) projection of tarsal anterior to the talus, metatarsals and phalangess

used for localizing foreign bodies

determining the location of fragments in fractures of the metatarsals and anterior tarsals and performing general surveys of the bones of the foot

Answer 12

AP or PA axial projection

Question 13

Structures shown

Interspaces between the following:
- the cuboid and the calcaneus;
- the cuboid and the fourth and fifth metatarsals;
- the cuboid and the lateral cuneiform; and
- the talus and the navicular bone

Answer 13

AP oblique projection - medial rotation

Question 14

interspaces between the first and second metatarsals and between the medial and intermediate cuneiforms

Answer 14

AP oblique projection - lateral rotation

Question 15

shows the entire foot in profile, the ankle joint, and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula

Answer 15

lateral projection - mediolateral

Question 16

shows a true lateromedial projection of the foot, ankle joint and distal ends of the tibia and fibula

Answer 16

lateral projection - lateromedial

Question 17

demonstrate a weight bearing AP axial projection of both feet permitting an accurate evaluation and comparison of the tarsals and metatarsals

Answer 17

AP axial projection - weight bearing method standing

Question 18

__________ is called talipes equinovarus

Answer 18

clubfoot

Question 19

_____ method with AP and lateral projections is used to demonstrate the anatomy of the foot and the bones or ossification centers of the tarsals and their relation to one another

Answer 19

kite method

Question 20

deviation for plantar flexion and inversion of the calcaneus

Answer 20

equinus

Question 21

deviation of medial displacement of the forefoot

Answer 21

adduction

Question 22

deviation of elevation of the medial border of the foot

Answer 22

supination

Question 23

Demonstrate the degree of adduction of the forefoot and the degree of inversion of the calcaneus

Answer 23

AP projection

Question 24

the kite method ________ demonstrates the anterior talar subluxation and the degree of plantar flexion

Answer 24

lateral

Question 25

shows an axial projection of the calcaneus

Answer 25

axial projection - plantodorsal

Question 26

shows an axial projection of the calcaneus and the subtalar joint

Answer 26

axial projection dorsoplantar

Question 27

demonstrate calcaneotalar coalition also known as coalition position

Answer 27

weight bearing coalition method

Question 28

Shows a true lateral projection of the lower third of the tibia and fibula, the ankle joint, and the tarsals

Answer 28

lateral projection mediolateral

Question 29

Shows a lateral projection of the lower third of the tibia and fibula, the ankle joint, and the tarsals.

Answer 29

lateral projection lateromedial

Question 30

___________ rotation oblique projection is useful in determining fractures and demonstrating the superior aspect of the calcaneus.

Answer 30

lateral

Question 31

are usually obtained following inversion or eversion injury to verify the presence of ligamentous tear are usually obtained following inversion or eversion injury to verify the presence of ligamentous tear

Answer 31

AP stress study

Question 32

_________ of a ligament is demonstrated by widening of the joint space on the side of the injury, when without moving or rotating the lower leg from supine position, the foot is forcibly turned towards the opposite side.

Answer 32

rupture

Question 33

The entire ankle mortise joint should be demonstrated in profile. The three sides of the mortise joint should be visualized.

Answer 33

mortise joint - ap oblique medial rotation

Question 34

The resulting image shows the tibia, fibula, and adjacent joints

Answer 34

lateral projection mediolateral

Question 35

_________, ________ and Siber recommended that a bilateral weight-bearing AP projection be routinely included in radiographic examination of arthritic knees because it reveals narrowing of the knee joint spaces that appears normal in the non-weight bearing study.

Answer 35

Leach, Gregg and Siber

Question 36

is useful for evaluating joint space narrowing and demonstrating articular cartilage disease. The image is similar when radiographing the intercondyloid fossa.

Answer 36

PA weight bearing method

Question 37

Shows the intercondyloid fossa of the femur and the medial and lateral intercondylar tubercle of the intercondylar eminence in profile. It also states that the degree of flexion used widens the joint space between the femur and the tibia and gives improved image of the joint and surfaces of the tibia and femur.

Answer 37

PA axial projection - Holmblad methodd

Question 38

Demonstrate an unobstructed projection of the intercondyloid fossa and the medial and lateral intercondylar tubercle of the intercondylar eminence.

Answer 38

PA axial camp coventry

Question 39

shows the intercondylar fossa, intercondylar eminence and knee joint

Answer 39

AP axial - Beclere Method

Question 40

__ projection of the patella provides sharper recorded detail than in the AP projection because of the closer object-to-image receptor distance

Answer 40

PA

Question 41

shows subluxation of the patella and patella fractures and allows radiographic assessment of the femoral condyles

Answer 41

tangential hughston method

Question 42

Because of the danger of fragment displacement by acute flexion of the knee required for this procedure, this projection should not be attempted until a transverse fracture of the patella has been ruled out with lateral image or if the patient is in pain

Answer 42

tangential projection - Settegast Method

Question 43

Shows vertical fracture of the bone and the articulating surfaces of the patellofemoral articulations

Answer 43

Settegast Method