How far should the IR collimated field extend below the knee for a lateral projection of the femur?

Criteria for assessing image quality

Sharp image demonstrating the soft tissue margins, bony cortex and trabeculae of tibia, fibula, femur and patella, with sufficient penetration to visualise the bony trabeculae and cortical outline of the patella over the femur. Demonstration of the knee joint space in contrast to bony areas.

The neck of the femur projects anteriorly at an angle of 

In order to accurately position the patient for hip radiographs, one must localize two bony points on the pelvis called

superior margin of the symphysis, anterior superior iliac spine

The iliac articulates with the sacrum posteriorly at the

how many degrees should the feet and lower limbs be inter ally rotated for an AP pelvis radiograph?

the CR for an AP pelvis is directed perpendicular to the center of the IR. The CR entrance pt. will be about

2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis

which of the following will be shown "in profile" if the lower limbs are in correct position for an AP pelvis

Which method will demonstrate the femoral necks in the AP oblique projection?

for the Ap oblique femoral necks (modified cleaves method), the CR is directed

How much should the thighs be abducted for the AP oblique projection of the femoral necks (modified Cleaves method)

Where does the CR enter the patient for an AP hip?

2.5" distal on a line drawn perp to the midpt of a line btw ASIS & pubic symphysis

How many degrees is the lower limb and foot rotated internally for an AP hip?

What is the CR angle for an AP projection of the hip?

Which method will demonstrate the hip in a lateral projection

Unless contraindicated, the lower limb and leg should be internally rotated for an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller). How many degrees of rotation are required?

What is the respiration phase for the AP projection of the pelvis?

The strongest bone in the body

where is the IR centered for an AP pelvis

midway between the ASIS and pubic symphysis

How much is the knee flexed for a lateral projection of the patella?

The knee is in the correct position for a lateral projection of the patella if the

epicondyles are superimposed, patella is perpendicular to the IR

What is the CR angle for a lateral projection of the patella?

Where does the CR enter the knee for a lateral projection of the patella?

through the patellofemoral joint space

what is the CR angle for an Ap projection of the femur?

how many degrees should the limb be internally rotated for an AP projection of the femur?

How far should the IR/collimated field extend below the knee for a lateral projection of the femur?

If a lateral projection of the femur will include the hip joint, where should the top of the IR/collimated field be placed?

anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

How far should the patient be rolled posteriorly from the lateral position, for a lateral projection of the hip that will include the proximal femur?

Posteriorly, the femoral condyles are separated by a deep depression called the

Which devices are necessary to perform an axiolateral projection of the hip (Danelius-Miller)?

sandbags, leg support device, vertical IR holder

Which is important and frequently used radiographic positioning reference point?

anterior superior iliac spine

How far apart should the heel she placed in order to internally rotate the lower limbs for an AP pelvis

which best describes the female pelvis

the angle of the SI joints is ___ degrees relative to the midsaggital plane

How much should the leg be flexed for a lateral projection of the knee?

How far should the knee be flexed for the tangential projection Settegast method of the patella when done in the sitting position?

Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the knee?

Where is the superior margin of the IR or collimated field placed for an AP projection of the proximal femur?