Question 1

If the patient places the back of the hand against the hip, the humerus will be in:

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A)   external rotation.
B)   internal rotation.
C)   abduction.
D)   adduction.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

For delineation of the body of the scapula for the lateral projection, how is the arm positioned?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flex the elbow and place the hand on the anterior abdomen.
B)   Flex the elbow and place the hand on the posterior thorax.
C)   Extend the arm straight down at the side.
D)   Extend the arm upward and rest the forearm on the head.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

To obtain a more uniform image density, the respiration phase for the AP projection of the clavicle should be:

Accepted Answer

A)   inspiration.
B)   expiration.
C)   shallow breathing.
D)   suspended respiration.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The use of compensating filters is particularly useful when using:

Accepted Answer

A)   small focal spot.
B)   digital radiography systems.
C)   detail film/screen IR.
D)   less collimation.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A Hill-Sachs defect is a:

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A)   fracture due to posterior dislocation of the humeral head.
B)   wedge-shaped compression fracture of the articular surface of the humeral head.
C)   congenital deformity of the humeral head.
D)   congenital deformity of the glenoid cavity.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

For an AP projection of the scapula, the IR size and its position should be:

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A)   8 * 10 inches (18 * 24 cm)  lengthwise.
B)   10 * 12 inches (24 * 30 cm)  lengthwise.
C)   8 * 10 inches (18 * 24 cm)  crosswise.
D)   10 * 12 inches (24 * 30 cm)  crosswise.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The glenoid of the scapula in the image below is labeled as letter:

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A)   B.
B)   C.
C)   D.
D)   E.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C) C

Question 8

What is the central-ray angulation for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method)  of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 degrees
B)   5 degrees
C)   0 to 5 degrees
D)   5 to 10 degreesE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

For delineation of the acromion and coracoid processes of the scapula in the lateral projection, how is the arm positioned?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flex the elbow and place the hand on the anterior abdomen.
B)   Flex the elbow and place the hand on the posterior thorax.
C)   Extend the arm upward and rest the forearm on the head.
D)   Extend the arm straight down at the side in the anatomic position.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following will be directly superimposed over the junction of the Y on the PA oblique (scapular Y)  projection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Humerus
B)   Humeral head
C)   Coracoid process
D)   Acromion processE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following methods best demonstrates the supraspinatus outlet (coracoacromial arch) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neer
B)   Alexander
C)   West Point
D)   Stryker notchE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following projections clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP
B)   PA oblique (scapular Y) 
C)   AP oblique (Grashey) 
D)   Transthoracic lateral (Lawrence) E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

If the patient cannot elevate the unaffected shoulder for a transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder, the central ray should be angled _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 5
B)   5 to 10
C)   10 to 15
D)   15 to 25E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

How should the central ray be angled for the AP projection (Pearson method)  of the AC joints?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 degrees
B)   5 degrees cephalad
C)   7 degrees cephalad
D)   5 to 7 degrees cephaladE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Letter B in the image below labels the:

Accepted Answer

A)   acromion.
B)   coracoid process.
C)   clavicle.
D)   glenoid.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a _____ joint, _____ type.

Accepted Answer

A)   cartilaginous; gliding
B)   fibrous; gliding
C)   synovial; ball and socket
D)   synovial; condyloidE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

How is the central ray directed for an inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 degrees horizontally
B)   15 to 30 degrees horizontally
C)   5 degrees cephalad
D)   15 to 30 degrees cephaladE) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 18

The greater tubercle will be partially superimposed over the humeral head on which of the following projections and positions?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP, external rotation
B)   AP, neutral rotation
C)   AP, internal rotation
D)   PA oblique, scapular YE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following projections are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter?
1) AP shoulder
2) Lateral scapula
3) PA oblique (scapular Y)

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A lateral projection of the shoulder and proximal humerus can be obtained with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   PA oblique (scapular Y) 
B)   Inferosuperior axial (Lawrence) 
C)   Inferosuperior axial (West Point) 
D)   Transthoracic lateral (Lawrence) E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Exam 5: Shoulder Girdle

If the patient places the back of the hand against the hip, the humerus will be in:

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For delineation of the body of the scapula for the lateral projection, how is the arm positioned?

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To obtain a more uniform image density, the respiration phase for the AP projection of the clavicle should be:

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The use of compensating filters is particularly useful when using:

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A Hill-Sachs defect is a:

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For an AP projection of the scapula, the IR size and its position should be:

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The glenoid of the scapula in the image below is labeled as letter:

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What is the central-ray angulation for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder joint?

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For delineation of the acromion and coracoid processes of the scapula in the lateral projection, how is the arm positioned?

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Which of the following will be directly superimposed over the junction of the Y on the PA oblique (scapular Y) projection?

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Which of the following methods best demonstrates the supraspinatus outlet (coracoacromial arch) ?

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Which of the following projections clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity?

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If the patient cannot elevate the unaffected shoulder for a transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder, the central ray should be angled _____ degrees.

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How should the central ray be angled for the AP projection (Pearson method) of the AC joints?

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Letter B in the image below labels the:

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The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a _____ joint, _____ type.

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How is the central ray directed for an inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder joint?

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The greater tubercle will be partially superimposed over the humeral head on which of the following projections and positions?

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Which of the following projections are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter? 1) AP shoulder 2) Lateral scapula 3) PA oblique (scapular Y)

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A lateral projection of the shoulder and proximal humerus can be obtained with which of the following?

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