Where is the CR centered for an AP pelvis projection?
A. Level of iliac crest
B. Level of ASIS
C. Midway between ASIS and symphysis pubis
D. Level of symphysis pubis
C. Midway between ASIS and symphysis pubis
To minimize distortion of the femoral neck for an AP bilateral frog-leg projection, the lower limbs should be abducted:
A. 10� to 15�
B. 20� to 30�
C. 45�
D. 90�
B. 20� to 30�
What type of CR angle is required for the AP axial "outlet" projection for a male patient?
A. 20� to 35� cephalad
B. 30� to 45� cephalad
C. 45� to 60� cephalad
D. 40� caudad
A. 20� to 35� cephalad
How is the cassette aligned for an axiolateral (Danelius-Miller method) projection?
A. Parallel to femoral neck
B. Parallel to greater trochanter
C. Perpendicular to iliac crest
D. Parallel to long axis of femoral shaft
A. Parallel to femoral neck
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 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
Which of the bones of the pelvic girdle is the largest?
A. Ilium
B. Ischium
C. Pubis
Coccyx
A. Ilium
Which of the following bony landmarks is located posterior to the acetabulum?
A. ASIS
B. Ischial tuberosity
C. Iliac crest
D. Ischial spine
B. Ischial tuberosity
The "false pelvis" forms the birth canal in females.
A. True
B. False
B. False
The pubic arch of the male pelvis forms an acute angle (<90�).
A. True
B. False
A. True
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