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james9437

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Positioning the femur at a 60- to 70-degree angle with the imaging table for the PA axial knee projection (Holmblad method)
 
  1. superimposes the proximal surfaces of the intercondylar fossa.
  2. places the patellar apex superior to the intercondylar fossa.
  3. superimposes the lateral and the medial surfaces of the intercondylar fossa.
  4. superimposes the anterior and posterior margins of the tibia plateau.
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3 only

Question 2

A lateral knee projection obtained with the patella positioned too close to the IR (leg externally rotated) will demonstrate the
 
  1. fibula with increased tibial superimposition.
  2. fibula with decreased tibial superimposition.
  3. medial femoral condyle anterior to the lateral femoral condyle.
  4. medial condyle distal to the lateral femoral condyle.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 4 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 2 and 4 only



jazzlynnnnn

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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