Human Anatomy Terminology Quiz
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What is the correct anatomic term for the voice box?

  • Thyroid cartilage
  • Clavicle
  • Scapula
  • Larynx (correct)
  • Which structure is located at the superior portion of the sternum?

  • Jugular notch
  • Xiphoid notch
  • Sternal notch (correct)
  • Sternal angle
  • What specific prominence is found at the point where the internal trachea divides into bronchi?

  • Epiglottis
  • Carina (correct)
  • Alveoli
  • Hilum
  • Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?

    <p>Alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an aspect of the pleura?

    <p>Hilar pleura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for the condition where blood fills the space between pleural layers?

    <p>Hemothorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is not found in the mediastinum?

    <p>Epiglottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body habitus is characterized by a narrow thorax that is shallow from front to back but long in the vertical dimension?

    <p>Asthenic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the best technical factors for adult chest radiography?

    <p>110 to 120 kVp, 40-inch (100-cm) SID</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a midsagittal section of the pharynx and upper airway, which structure is labeled as the laryngopharynx?

    <p>Laryngopharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the level of T3 in a CT axial section of the thorax, which structure is labeled as the hard palate?

    <p>B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures can be found in the oropharynx?

    <p>Uvula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the special immobilization device used for pediatric chest studies?

    <p>Pigg-O-Stat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following exposure factors is recommended for a chest study of a young pediatric patient?

    <p>90–105 kVp, medium exposure time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a valid reason to perform chest projections with the patient in the erect position?

    <p>To prevent hyperemia of pulmonary vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the shoulders pressed downward and toward the IR for a PA projection of the chest?

    <p>To allow the diaphragm to move down farther</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the shoulders rolled forward for a PA projection of the chest?

    <p>To remove scapulae from lung fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures are indicated by B, E, and F on the CT axial section of the thorax at T4–T5 level?

    <p>Brachiocephalic artery, Esophagus, Pulmonary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an AP supine projection of the chest?

    <p>To allow the diaphragm to move down farther</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the central ray be placed for an AP supine projection of the chest?

    <p>7 to 8 inches (18 to 20 cm) below the vertebra prominens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to 'shortness of breath?'

    <p>Dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the condition 'atelectasis' involve?

    <p>Collapsed lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'pulmonary edema' characterized by?

    <p>Excess fluid build-up in the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves a sudden blockage of an artery in the lung?

    <p>Pulmonary emboli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific positioning error is involved when the left sternoclavicular joint is superimposed over the spine in a PA chest radiograph?

    <p>Rotation into a right anterior oblique (RAO) position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is having 10 posterior ribs above the diaphragm an acceptable degree of inspiration in a PA chest radiograph?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a PA and lateral chest radiographic study, if the PA projection omits the right costophrenic angle but it is visible on the lateral projection, would you repeat the PA projection?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the superimposition of the soft tissue of the upper limbs over the apices of the lungs be prevented in a lateral chest radiograph?

    <p>Raise upper limbs higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Should a technologist repeat a lateral chest radiograph if the posterior ribs and costophrenic angles are separated by less than 1 inch (2.5 cm)?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an AP lordotic projection where the clavicles are projected within the apices, what should be done to correct this issue?

    <p>Decrease lordotic angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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