Rad 101 chap 5 shoulder girdle EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024-
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1. Which of the following bones connects the upper limb to the trunk?
1.) clavicle
2.) scapula
3.) humerus
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3 -answer-1 and 2
Which of the following bones makes up the shoulder girdle?
1.) humerus
2.) scapula
3.) clavicle
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3 -answer-2 and 3
The acromial extremity of the clavicle articulates with the:
,a. glenoid cavity
b. coracoid process
c. sternal extremity of the clavicle
d. acromion process of the scapula -answer-acromion process of the scapula
The large, rounded, elevated process prominently located on the lateral
surface of the proximal humerus is the:
a. greater tubercle
b. lesser tubercle
c. medial epicondyle
d. lateral epicondyle -answer-greater tubercle
The small, synovial fluid-filled sacs, which relieve pressure and reduce
friction in joint tissues, are called:
a. bursae
b. ligaments
c. tendons
d. cartilage -answer-bursae
The articulation between the glenoid cavity and head of the humerus is called
the:
a. synovial joint
b. spheroidal joint
c. acromioclavicular joint
,d. scapulohumeral joint -answer-scapulohumeral joint
The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a:
a. cartilaginous joint, gliding type
b. fibrous joint, gliding type
c. synovial joint, ball and socket type
d. synovial joint, condyloid type -answer-synovial joint, ball and socket type
Patients often arrive in the radiology department with trauma to the shoulder.
Which of the following positions is recommended for xray examination of the
shoulder
on these patients?
a. supine
b. upright
c. lateral recumbent
d. lateral decubitus -answer-upright
Which of the following positions of the humerus are commonly used when
performing an AP projection of the shoulder?
1.) external rotation
2.) neutral rotation
3.) internal rotation
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
, d. 1, 2, and 3 -answer-1, 2, and 3
In order to demonstrate the greater tubercle of the humerus on an AP
projection of the shoulder, the epicondyles must be:
a. in a neutral position
b. at a 45degree angle with the plane of the IR
c. parallel with the plane of the IR
d. perpendicular with the plane of the IR -answer-parallel with the plane of the IR
The IR size commonly used for an AP projection of the shoulder is:
a. 8 ́ 10 inch (18 ́ 24 cm)
b. 24 ́ 30 cm
c. 30 ́ 35 cm
d. 18 ́ 43 cm -answer-8' 10 inch (18' 24 cm)
The respiration phase for an AP projection of the shoulder should be:
a. inspiration
b. expiration
c. suspended
d. shallow breathing -answer-suspended
For an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should be directed:
a. 15 degrees
b. 30 degrees
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2024-
2025
1. Which of the following bones connects the upper limb to the trunk?
1.) clavicle
2.) scapula
3.) humerus
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3 -answer-1 and 2
Which of the following bones makes up the shoulder girdle?
1.) humerus
2.) scapula
3.) clavicle
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3 -answer-2 and 3
The acromial extremity of the clavicle articulates with the:
,a. glenoid cavity
b. coracoid process
c. sternal extremity of the clavicle
d. acromion process of the scapula -answer-acromion process of the scapula
The large, rounded, elevated process prominently located on the lateral
surface of the proximal humerus is the:
a. greater tubercle
b. lesser tubercle
c. medial epicondyle
d. lateral epicondyle -answer-greater tubercle
The small, synovial fluid-filled sacs, which relieve pressure and reduce
friction in joint tissues, are called:
a. bursae
b. ligaments
c. tendons
d. cartilage -answer-bursae
The articulation between the glenoid cavity and head of the humerus is called
the:
a. synovial joint
b. spheroidal joint
c. acromioclavicular joint
,d. scapulohumeral joint -answer-scapulohumeral joint
The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a:
a. cartilaginous joint, gliding type
b. fibrous joint, gliding type
c. synovial joint, ball and socket type
d. synovial joint, condyloid type -answer-synovial joint, ball and socket type
Patients often arrive in the radiology department with trauma to the shoulder.
Which of the following positions is recommended for xray examination of the
shoulder
on these patients?
a. supine
b. upright
c. lateral recumbent
d. lateral decubitus -answer-upright
Which of the following positions of the humerus are commonly used when
performing an AP projection of the shoulder?
1.) external rotation
2.) neutral rotation
3.) internal rotation
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
, d. 1, 2, and 3 -answer-1, 2, and 3
In order to demonstrate the greater tubercle of the humerus on an AP
projection of the shoulder, the epicondyles must be:
a. in a neutral position
b. at a 45degree angle with the plane of the IR
c. parallel with the plane of the IR
d. perpendicular with the plane of the IR -answer-parallel with the plane of the IR
The IR size commonly used for an AP projection of the shoulder is:
a. 8 ́ 10 inch (18 ́ 24 cm)
b. 24 ́ 30 cm
c. 30 ́ 35 cm
d. 18 ́ 43 cm -answer-8' 10 inch (18' 24 cm)
The respiration phase for an AP projection of the shoulder should be:
a. inspiration
b. expiration
c. suspended
d. shallow breathing -answer-suspended
For an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should be directed:
a. 15 degrees
b. 30 degrees
