Author Question: If a PA axial knee projection (Holmblad method) is obtained with the patient's heel rotated ... (Read 133 times)

clmills979 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

If a PA axial knee projection (Holmblad method) is obtained with the patient's heel rotated in-ternally, which of the following are true?

1. The proximal surfaces of the intercondylar fossa are not superimposed.
2. The lateral and the medial surfaces of the intercondylar fossa are not superimposed.
3. The patella is rotated laterally.
4. The tibia is demonstrated without fibular head superimposition.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 1 and 4 only

Question 2

Proper elevation of the distal lower leg and vertical placement of the foot's long axis (heel is not rotated side to side) 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 tibial plateau.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 4 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only