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Bontrager's Workbook Chapter 6 Review:
Exercise D Questions and Correct
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What is the basic positioning routine for a study of the tibia and fibula?
Ans: Ap & lateral projections
Why is it important to include the knee joint for an initial study of tibia
trauma, even if the patient's symptoms involve the middle and distal
aspect?
Ans: Fracture on the proximal tibia or fibula
To include both joints for a lateral projections of the tibia and fibula for
an adult, the technologist may place the IR_____________ in relation
to the part.
Ans: Diagonal
What is the recommended central-ray for an AP projection of the knee
for a patient with thick thighs and buttocks?
Ans: 3-5 degrees Caudad
where is the Central Ray Center for an AP projection of the knee?
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Ans: 1/2 inch distal to the apex of the patella
Which basic projection of a knee best demonstrates the proximal fibula
free of superimposition?
Ans: AP oblique, 45° medial rotation
For the AP oblique projection of the knee,___________ Rotation or
lateral best visualize the lateral condyle of the tibia and the head and
neck of the fibula.
Ans: Medial
What is the recommended central ray placement for a lateral knee
position on a tall, slim slender male patient with a narrow pelvis?
Ans: 5° Cephalad
How much flexion is recommended for lateral projection of the knee to
best demonstrate the patellofemoral joint space?
Ans: 20 degree to 30 degree
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Bontrager's Workbook Chapter 6 Review:
Exercise D Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What is the basic positioning routine for a study of the tibia and fibula?
Ans: Ap & lateral projections
Why is it important to include the knee joint for an initial study of tibia
trauma, even if the patient's symptoms involve the middle and distal
aspect?
Ans: Fracture on the proximal tibia or fibula
To include both joints for a lateral projections of the tibia and fibula for
an adult, the technologist may place the IR_____________ in relation
to the part.
Ans: Diagonal
What is the recommended central-ray for an AP projection of the knee
for a patient with thick thighs and buttocks?
Ans: 3-5 degrees Caudad
where is the Central Ray Center for an AP projection of the knee?
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Ans: 1/2 inch distal to the apex of the patella
Which basic projection of a knee best demonstrates the proximal fibula
free of superimposition?
Ans: AP oblique, 45° medial rotation
For the AP oblique projection of the knee,___________ Rotation or
lateral best visualize the lateral condyle of the tibia and the head and
neck of the fibula.
Ans: Medial
What is the recommended central ray placement for a lateral knee
position on a tall, slim slender male patient with a narrow pelvis?
Ans: 5° Cephalad
How much flexion is recommended for lateral projection of the knee to
best demonstrate the patellofemoral joint space?
Ans: 20 degree to 30 degree
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