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Starlight

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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



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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.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Excellent


Dominic

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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