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HudsonKB16

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A less than optimal AP hip projection demonstrating the lesser trochanter in profile
 
  a. was obtained with the leg in internal rotation.
  b. will also demonstrate the greater trochanter at the same level as the femoral head.
  c. will also demonstrate the greater trochanter in profile.
  d. will also demonstrate a foreshortened femoral neck.

Question 2

For an AP axial sacroiliac joint projection, the
 
  1. patient is supine with the legs flexed until the feet are flat on the imaging table.
  2. central ray is angled 35 degrees cephalically for male patients.
  3. central ray is centered to the midsagittal plane at a level 1.5 inches superior to the symphysis pubis.
  4. male patients require 5 degrees less central ray angulation than female patients.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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