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What is the approximate angle of the neck to shaft in the proximal femur?
What is the approximate angle of the neck to shaft in the proximal femur?
- 90°
- 180°
- 125° (correct)
- 150°
Which part of the hip bone is responsible for forming the acetabulum?
Which part of the hip bone is responsible for forming the acetabulum?
- Posterior superior iliac spine
- Ala (wing)
- Anterior Inferior Iliac spine
- Ilium (correct)
What type of joint classification does the sacroiliac joint belong to?
What type of joint classification does the sacroiliac joint belong to?
- Cartilaginous Synarthrodial
- Synovial Amphiarthrodial (correct)
- Fibrous Suture
- Synovial Diarthrodial
Which structure in the pelvis is known for being immovable?
Which structure in the pelvis is known for being immovable?
How many parts does the hip bone consist of according to the text?
How many parts does the hip bone consist of according to the text?
In hip localization, how many inches represent the neck of the femur?
In hip localization, how many inches represent the neck of the femur?
What is the recommended degree of internal rotation for the distal femur?
What is the recommended degree of internal rotation for the distal femur?
How should the patient's leg be positioned for an AP Proximal Femur X-ray?
How should the patient's leg be positioned for an AP Proximal Femur X-ray?
What should be perpendicular to the tabletop for a Lateral Femur X-ray?
What should be perpendicular to the tabletop for a Lateral Femur X-ray?
What should be adjusted into a true lateral position for a Lateral Femur X-ray?
What should be adjusted into a true lateral position for a Lateral Femur X-ray?
What is the purpose of marking the distal on a proximal femur and proximal on a distal femur during X-rays?
What is the purpose of marking the distal on a proximal femur and proximal on a distal femur during X-rays?
How should the unaffected extremity be positioned during a Lateral Femur X-ray for support?
How should the unaffected extremity be positioned during a Lateral Femur X-ray for support?
How should the lesser trochanters appear in the External Rotation, Relaxed Position?
How should the lesser trochanters appear in the External Rotation, Relaxed Position?
What is the correct position of the affected limb in Asymmetric Rotation (Hip Fracture)?
What is the correct position of the affected limb in Asymmetric Rotation (Hip Fracture)?
How should the patient's leg be positioned for an AP Femur X-ray to include the knee?
How should the patient's leg be positioned for an AP Femur X-ray to include the knee?
What is the correct bottom extension of the IR for an AP Femur X-ray?
What is the correct bottom extension of the IR for an AP Femur X-ray?
How should the extremity be rotated for an AP Femur X-ray to place femoral epicondyles parallel with IR?
How should the extremity be rotated for an AP Femur X-ray to place femoral epicondyles parallel with IR?
Where should the top of the IR be positioned for an AP Femur X-ray to include the hip?
Where should the top of the IR be positioned for an AP Femur X-ray to include the hip?
For a lateral femur X-ray, where should the unaffected extremity be positioned?
For a lateral femur X-ray, where should the unaffected extremity be positioned?
When positioning the pelvis for a lateral femur X-ray, how many degrees should it be rolled from the lateral position?
When positioning the pelvis for a lateral femur X-ray, how many degrees should it be rolled from the lateral position?
In a lateral femur X-ray, where should the central ray (CR) be directed?
In a lateral femur X-ray, where should the central ray (CR) be directed?
Which projection is used for a lateral femur X-ray at the mid and distal parts of the femur?
Which projection is used for a lateral femur X-ray at the mid and distal parts of the femur?
What is the optimal abduction angle for a AP Bilateral Frog-Leg Projection X-ray?
What is the optimal abduction angle for a AP Bilateral Frog-Leg Projection X-ray?
Where should the central ray (CR) be directed in an AP bilateral frog-leg projection X-ray?
Where should the central ray (CR) be directed in an AP bilateral frog-leg projection X-ray?
What is the recommended angle for the CR in the Clements-Nakayama Method?
What is the recommended angle for the CR in the Clements-Nakayama Method?
In the Martz and Taylor Method for Congenital Dislocation of the Hip, what angle should the tube be directed at to the pubic symphysis?
In the Martz and Taylor Method for Congenital Dislocation of the Hip, what angle should the tube be directed at to the pubic symphysis?
Which method involves angling the plate 15 degrees posterior to match the central ray (CR)?
Which method involves angling the plate 15 degrees posterior to match the central ray (CR)?
What is one of the positioning guidelines for Routine AP Axiolateral Hip X-ray?
What is one of the positioning guidelines for Routine AP Axiolateral Hip X-ray?
For what view is the Memorial- AP Pelvis, Bilateral modified Cleves method typically used?
For what view is the Memorial- AP Pelvis, Bilateral modified Cleves method typically used?
