Author Question: If a tube angle were to be applied to weight-bearing knees, what anatomy determines the degree ... (Read 61 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

If a tube angle were to be applied to weight-bearing knees, what anatomy determines the degree applied?

tibial tuberosity
intercondylar eminence
intercondylar sulcus
tibial plateau

Question 2

Which tissue type will absorb the greatest amount of radiation?

soft tissue
air
bone
muscle

mmj22343 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

tibial plateau

Rationale: Determining the slope of the tibial plateau and aligning the central ray parallel to the slope is essential in producing the femorotibial joint space open.

Answer to Question 2

bone

Rationale: The greater the density of the tissue, the greater the attenuation of the beam.