CAMRT Anatomy and Positioning Principles Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which joint type is found at the knee and allows flexion and extension movements?

Accepted Answer

Hinge joint

Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Answer

Pivot joint

Answer

Gliding joint

Question 2

The olecranon process is a landmark on which bone?

Accepted Answer

Ulna

Answer

Radius

Answer

Humerus

Answer

Scapula

Question 3

For an AP projection of the knee, how much is the central ray typically angled cephalad for a patient with average muscle development?

Accepted Answer

3–5 degrees cephalad

Answer

0 degrees (perpendicular)

Answer

10–15 degrees cephalad

Answer

20 degrees cephalad

Question 4

Which positioning landmark is palpated to locate C7 for cervical spine radiography?

Accepted Answer

Vertebra prominens

Answer

Mastoid tip

Answer

Gonion

Answer

Acromion

Question 5

In a lateral hip radiograph using the Lauenstein method, the affected leg is placed in which position?

Accepted Answer

Flexed and abducted (frog-leg)

Answer

Extended and internally rotated

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Extended and externally rotated

Answer

Crossed over the unaffected leg

Question 6

Which image receptor size is most commonly used for a standard PA chest radiograph on an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

35 × 43 cm

Answer

24 × 30 cm

Answer

30 × 35 cm

Answer

18 × 24 cm