Tib/Fib, Knee, and Patella Test

What does "AP" stand for in the context of an ankle X-ray?

• Anterior Posterior

• Ankle Position

• Anterior Placement

• Ankle Projection

Where should the central ray (CR) be positioned for an AP ankle X-ray?

• Midway between the malleoli

• Above the knee

• Below the heel

• At the toes

What is one of the evaluation criteria for an AP Ankle X-ray?

• Evidence of improper collimation

• Ankle joint off-center

• Medial and lateral malleoli

• No overlapping of tibiofibular articulation

Which of the following indicates no rotation of the ankle in an AP Ankle X-ray?

• Anterior tubercle not superimposed over the fibula

• Talus slightly overlapping distal fibula

• Overlapping of the medial talomalleolar articulation

• No overlapping of tibiofibular articulation

What should be visible in the AP Ankle X-ray to confirm proper evaluation?

• Tibiotalar joint space

• Overlapping of the fibula and tibia

• Ankle joint off-center

• Blurred bony trabecular detail

What is the correct position of the intermalleolar line in an AP Mortise view?

• Parallel to IR

• Perpendicular to IR

• At a 45-degree angle to IR

• At a 90-degree angle to IR

Where should the CR be positioned in an AP Mortise view?

• Midway between malleoli

• Above the knee

• Below the ankle

• At the heel

How many degrees should the ankle be rotated to line up the malleoli parallel with one another in an AP Mortise view?

• 15 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

What is the degree of medial obliquity required for an AP Mortise Ankle evaluation?

• 5-10 degrees

• 10-15 degrees

• 15-20 degrees

• 20-25 degrees

Which part of the tibia and fibula should be demonstrated in an AP Mortise Ankle evaluation?

• Proximal 1/3

• Distal 1/3

• Entire length

• Middle 1/3