Ankle, Calcaneus & Tib/Fib

What is the recommended KvP for the Axial projection of the calcaneus?

• 70

• 80

• 65

• 75

What is the CR angle for this projection?

• 15

• 35

• 40

• 45

Where is the CR directed for this projection?

• dorsal surface @ base of 3rd metatarsal

• Plantar surface @ base of 3rd metatarsal

• Plantar surface @ head of 3rd metatarsal

• Dorsal surface @ head of 3rd metatarsal

How is the foot positioned according to your text book for this projection?

• Dorsiflexion to 70 degrees

• Plantarflexion to 70 degrees

• dorsiflexion to 90 degrees

• Plantarflexion to 90 degrees

For this projection, with a the patient position as prone, what direction is the CR angled?

• Caudal

• Cephalic

For the lateral projection of the Os cal, what side is the patient to be laying on?

• Affected

• Unaffected

For the lateral projection of the Os Cal, how does the CR enter the anatomy?

• Mediolateral

• Lateromedial

Where is the CR centered for this projection?

• Perp to 1" proximal to medial malleolus

• Perp to 1" superior to medial malleolus

• Perp to 1" distal to medial malleolus

• Perp to 1" inferior to medial malleolus

What are the structures shown for this projection?

• Ankle joint

• Calcaneus in profile

• Tarsals

• 5th MT tuberosity

For the AP projection of the Ankle, how is the lateral mortise joint demonstrated?

• open

• closed

• partially closed