Anatomy of Hip X-rays

Anatomy of Hip X-rays

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Dr. Morton, The Noted Anatomist, explains the anatomy visible in AP and lateral views of hip X-rays. The video covers the setup for taking these X-rays and details the anatomical structures visible in each view, including the sacrum, Os coxa, ilium, pubis, acetabulum, and femur. The video also describes the differences between the AP and lateral views, highlighting key features such as the greater and lesser sciatic notches, the ischial spine, and the trochanters of the femur.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the standard positioning for an AP view of the right hip in an x-ray?

Patient stands with feet apart

Patient lies down with feet close together

Patient sits with legs crossed

Patient stands on one leg

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which structure is identified as the Os coxa in the AP view of the hip?

Sacrum

Ilium

Ischium

Pubis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the obturator foramen?

Allows passage of the femoral artery

Connects the sacrum to the ilium

Serves as an attachment for the adductor muscles

Provides an opening for the obturator nerve, artery, and vein

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the acetabulum is located at the back?

Anterior acetabular rim

Posterior acetabular rim

Dome of the acetabulum

Greater sciatic notch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the fovea in the femoral head?

Attachment for the ligament of the femoral head

Articulation with the acetabulum

Passage for blood vessels

Support for the greater trochanter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the lateral view of the hip, what is the position of the patient's leg?

Adducted and internally rotated

Abducted and externally rotated

Crossed over the other leg

Straight and parallel to the body

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for the lateral view of the hip?

Oblique view

Frog leg view

Bird's eye view

Side view