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BONTRAGER; RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING CHAPTER 6 AND 7 EXAM
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The greater trochanter is positioned on the lateral part of the proximal femur.The pelvis consists of four bones: - ANSWER Left hip bone
Right hip bone.
Sacrum
Coccyx
The three sections of the acetabulum: - Answer: Illium
Ischium
Pubis
The innominate bone is also known as: ANSWER. One half of the pelvic girdle.
Hip bone
Ossa coxae.
ANSWER: Femur is the body's largest and strongest bone.
The lesser trochanter is positioned on the __________ aspect of the femur and
extends _________ from the neck-shaft junction. - ANSWER: medial;
posterior.
, Because of the alignment between the femoral head and pelvis, the lower limb
must be rotated _________ degrees internally to put the femoral neck parallel to
the plane of the IR to produce a proper AP projection (ANSWER 15-20 degrees
internally).
T/F The terms pelvis and pelvic girdle are not synonymous. - True.
Two key radiographic markers were discovered on the ilium. - ANSWER 1:
Iliac Crest
2. ASIS
ANSWER 1: Two bony landmarks must be palpated for correct hip localization.
2. Greater Trochanter
Which boney landmark can be found on the most inferior portion of the
posterior pelvis? - ANSWER Ischial tuberosity.
What is the name of the joint that connects the superior rami of the pubic
bones? - ANSWER Symphysis Pubis
What is the largest foramen in the body? - Answer Obturator foramen.
Which landmark is not a perceptible boney landmark? - ANSWER Lesser
trochanters
What are the two characteristics of the ischium? - ANSWER Body & Ramus
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