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WorksheetsPositioning Final
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following body positions will project the left ribs clear of the heart?
1.Lateral 2.LAO 3.RPO
1 & 2
2 & 3
1 & 3
1, 2 & 3
The upper part of the sternum is called the:
Manubrium
Xiphoid Process
Costal Cartilage
Body
A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called:
Coronal
Transverse
Sagittal
Frontal
Which of the following will be shown "in profile" if the lower limbs are in correct position for an AP pelvis?
Greater trochanters
Anterior superior iliac spines
Anterior inferior spines
Greater trochanters
The hip bone is composed of which of the following?
1.Ilium 2.Pubis 3.Ischium
1, 2, & 3
2 & 3
1 & 2
1 & 3
Which of the following lines must be perpendicular to the IR for the AP “open mouth” atlas and axis?
Acanthiomeatal line
A line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisors to the tip of the mastoid process
Orbitimeatal line
Glabellomeatal line
The patient position most commonly used to perform a radiograph of a finger (digit) is:
AP
Standing at the end of the table
Sitting at the end of the table
PA
Which of the following is the primary projection used to demonstrate anterior or posterior displacement of fractures of the hand or wrist?
Lateral
PA
AP
AP Oblique
The term that refers to a part on the opposite side of the body is:
Distal
Contralateral
Ipsilateral
Proximal
If the foot is turned inward at the ankle joint, the body movement is termed:
Eversion
Extension
Inversion
Flexion
The arm is made up of which of the following bones?
1.Ulna 2.Radius 3.Humerus
3
1
2
1, 2, & 3
The piece of cartilage that separates the end of a developing long bone from the central shaft is called the:
Epiphysis
Diaphysis
Epiphyseal line
Epiphyseal plate
The number of abdominal regions is:
Nine
Three
Seven
Five
The position recommended to increase patient comfort when performing an AP projection of the humerus is:
Upright
Recumbent
Supine
Prone
How are small weights applied to the arms for the lateral projection of the cervical spine (Grandy method)?
Held by the fingers
Held in the hands
Affixed to the wrists
Affixed to the elbows
Oblique positions are always named according to the side of the patient that is:
Closest to the IR
The source of pathology
Fartest from the IR
Closest to the X-ray tube
The fibula articulates with the tibia at the:
1distal end. 2.proximal end. 3.posterior surface.
1 & 2
1 & 3
1 & 2
1, 2, & 3
The term used to describe the sole of the foot is:
Posterior
Plantar
Ventral
Dorsal
The layman’s name for the clavicle is the:
Shinebone
Elbow
Collarbone
Kneecap
The two bones that make up the bulging topside of the cranium are the:
Parietal bones
Frontal bones
Occipiatal bones
Temporal bones
Ribs lie in an oblique plane in the thorax. How are the anterior ends situated in comparison to the posterior ends?
3 to 5" lower
3 to 5" higher
1" higher
1" lower
For a lateral projection of the wrist, the elbow must be flexed _____ degrees.
25º
90º
0º
45º
The central-ray angle for an AP axial of cervical vertebrae is:
Variable, depending on the body habitus
15 to 20º cephalad
10º cephalad
20º cephalad
The PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation clearly demonstrates the:
Scaphoid
Trapezoid
Trapezium
Hamate
The axial skeleton consists of _____ bones.
60
80
74
68
When there is longitudinal angulation of the central ray with the long axis of the body, the projection will always use the term:
Axial
Decubitus
Lateral
Oblique
Which of the following is shown in profile on an AP projection of the humerus?
Capitulum
Glenoid cavity
Lesser tubercle
Greater tubercle
Which of the following is demonstrated free of superimposition on an AP oblique projection of the elbow in lateral rotation?
Olecranon process
Trochlea
Radial head and neck
Capitulum
After birth, a separate bone begins to develop at the ends of long bones. Each end is called the:
Epiphysis
Epiphyseal line
Epiphyseal plate
Diaphysis
In what position should the hand be placed for the AP projection of the humerus?
Prone
30º oblique, medial rotation
Lateral
Supine
The pisiform bone can be found in the:
Neck
Skull
Ankle
Wrist
T9 and T10 are located at the level of the:
Jugular notch
Xiphoid process
Sternal angle
Vertebra prominens
If your reference point is “farthest from the trunk of the body” versus “nearest to the trunk of the body,” where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle?
Distal
Superior
Proximal
Superficial
The blunt cartilaginous lower tip of the sternum is called the:
Body
Xiphoid process
Costal cartilage
Manubrium
Which of the following vertebral areas have a kyphotic curve?
1.Thoracic 2.Lumbar 3.Sacrum and coccyx
1 & 3
1,2, & 3
2 & 3
1 & 2
The axial portion of the body consists of the:
Arms, neck and legs
Torso, arms, legs and head
Head, neck and torso
Neck, torso and arms
The trochlea and capitulum can be described as:
Markings on the scapula
Distal portions of the humerus
Metacarpal bones
Parts of the proximal end of the ulna
How many bones make up the leg?
2
3
5
4
Which of the following is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the elbow?
Humeral epicondyles
Radial head
Radial neck
Olecranon process
Which of the following terms are used to describe “body positions”?
1.Upright 2.Axial 3.Prone
1 & 3
1 & 2
1, 2 & 3
2 & 3
The central ray for a PA projection of the wrist is directed to the:
Scaphoid
Third CMC joint
Radiocarpal joint
Midcarpal area
Forced or excessive extension of a limb or part is termed:
Hyperextension
Inversion
Eversion
Hyperflexion
The part of the bone where muscles, tendons, or ligaments are attached is called:
A tuberosity
The meatus
A foramina
The fossa
Which of the following terms are used to describe x-ray “projections”?1. AP2. PA axial3. Supine
1 & 2
2 & 3
1, 2 & 3
1 & 3
The study of joints or articulations is known as:
Arthrology
Radiography
Radiology
Osteology
Which of the following does not describe anatomical position?
All of the above describe the body in anatomical position
Head pointing forward
Arms extended from the shoulders, palms up
Body standing erect
The name of the small round bones located on the plantar surface of the foot, typically beneath the first MTP joint, is the:
Sesamoids
Epicondyles
Cuneiforms
Tarsals
The adult skeleton is composed of _____ bones.
126
260
80
206
How many bones are in the foot?
29
14
27
26
Which of the following are functions of the vertebral column?
1.Supports the trunk 2.Protects the spinal cord 3.Supports the skull superiorly
1, 2 & 3
1 & 3
1 & 2
2 & 3
The costal cartilages of the eighth through tenth ribs attach to:
The sternum
The costal cartilage of the seventh rib
The body of the seventh rib
Each other
The serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic walls is called the:
Peritoneal cavity
Omentum
Peritoneum
Mesentry
Which of the following is the largest carpal bone?
Triquetrum
Hamate
Capitate
Scaphoid
To better demonstrate the TMT joint spaces of the foot, a posterior angulation of how many degrees is required?
0
20
10
15
The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
Venae cavae
Trachea
Right lung
Esophagus
If the central ray enters the anterior body surface and exits the posterior body surface, the x-ray projection is termed:
AP
PA
Lateral
Axiolateral
The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:
Sacroiliac joint
Acetabulum
Lumbar -5, Sacral -1 joint
Pubic symphysis
Which is not a part of the appendicular skeleton?
Clavicle
Coxal bones
Parietal bones
Radius
Turning the forearm so that the palm of the hand is up is termed:
Supination
Adduction
Pronation
Abduction
Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part is termed
Flexion
Abduction
Extension
Adduction
The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?
Lateral
AP oblique
PA oblique
The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection
A fontanel can best be described as a(n):
Bone in the skull
Articulation between two skull bones
Small opening
Unossified area in the infant's skull
Axilla is a term referring to which body region?
Armpit
Anterior elbow
Groin
Posterior knee
Which of the following is the essential lateral projection of the calcaneus?
Lateral (mediolateral)
Lateromedial oblique
Lateromedial oblique, weight - bearing
Lateral (Lateromedial)
A term that means the same as anterior is:
Plantar
Distal
Dorsal
Ventral
The central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection of the sternum is:
10º caudad
Perpendicular
5º caudad
15º caudad
An important safety rule for pediatric radiography is to:
Speak directly to the child using age-appropriate language
Always immobilize the patient to avoid repeats
Maintain adequate lighting in the exam room
Never leave the patient unattended
Which of the following is an x-ray “projection”?
Tangential
Right lateral debcubitus
Right anterior oblique (RAO)
Lordotic
An abnormally increased concavity of the lumbar spine is termed:
Scoliokyphosis
Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Lordosis
The appendicular skeleton consists of _____ bones.
102
137
126
118
Which of the following vertebral areas have a lordotic curve?
1.Cervical 2.Thoracic 3.Lumbar
2 & 3
1 & 2
1 & 3
1, 2 & 3
The hand consists of how many bones?
27
32
14
8
Physiology:
Investigates the. body's structure
Is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts
Is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization such as cells and systems.
Recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
Another term for posterior is:
Dorsal
Proximal
Ventral
Inferior
The short, thick processes that project posteriorly on each side of a vertebral body are called the:
Spinous processes
Laminae
Transverse processes
Pedicles
The angle of the articulation between the sacrum and the ilia (the sacroiliac joints) is _____ degrees.
15 to 20º
10 to 15º
25 to 30º
45 to 50º
The second largest tarsal bone, and the one that occupies the highest position in the foot, is the:
Talus
Medial cuneiform
Navicular
Calcaneus
Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum?
Twining
Fuchs
Grandy
Pawlow
The head of the radius articulates on the medial side with the:
Ulnar styloid process
Trochlear notch
Radial notch
Coronoid process
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:
Ulnar coronoid process
Lateral epicondyle
Radial head
Trochlea
Which of the following forms the ankle mortise?
1.Lateral malleolus of the fibula 2.Medial malleolus of the tibia 3.Inferior surface of the tibia
1, 2 and 3
1 & 3
1 & 2
2 & 3
The term sinus, as it relates to bone markings, can be defined as a:
Cavity within a bone
Groove or elongated depression
Tubelike opening or channel
Raised area or projection
Which of the following must be rotated for all oblique projections of the ankle?
1.Pelvis 2.Leg 3.Foot
1 & 2
2 & 3
1, 2 & 3
1 & 3
Which of the following is the essential projection and body position for demonstration of the sternum?
AP, supine
PA, prone
PA oblique, RAO
PA oblique, LAO
Which skull bone articulates with the first vertebra?
Sphenoid
Ethmoid
Temporal
Occipital
What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal image obtained with the patient in the supine position?
Expiration
Inspiration
Slow, deep breathing
Suspend respiration
The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the:
Fibula
Tibia
Coxal
Femur
A rounded process at an articular extremity is called a:
Styloid
Malleolus
Condyle
Tubercle
Which is not a part of the axial skeleton?
Clavicle
Vertebral column
Rib
Mandible
One of the primary reasons a left lateral decubitus abdominal image is performed is to demonstrate:
The location of tumor masses
Intestinal gas
Air - fluid levels
Foreign bodies
The articulations between the articular processes of the vertebral arches are called the _____ joints.
Intervertebral
Costovertebral
Zygapophyseal
Costotransverse
Which of the following positioning terms indicates that the patient is lying down and the central ray is horizontal?
Decubitus
Lateral
Mediolateral
Recumbent
The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
Ureter
Testes
Ovaries
Penis
The number of true pairs of ribs in the body is:
5
12
7
3
The first bone located on the proximal row and lateral side of the wrist is called the:
Trapezium
Scaphoid
Lunate
Trapezoid
The ulna articulates proximally with the:
Scapula
Humerus
None of the above is correct
Carpal bones
What is the most common location for an aspirated foreign body?
Right side of bronchial tree
Left side of bronchial tree
Stomach
Esophagus
A hole in a bone for transmission of blood vessels and nerves is called a:
Facet
Fissure
Foramen
Groove
Which of the following is an x-ray “position”?
Craniocaudal
Trendelenburg's
Mediolateral
Orbitoparietal
How many tarsal bones are in the foot?
Six
Five
Four
Seven
