PTA Geography Knowledge 3

Question 1

Which landmark is used to identify the level of the L4 vertebra during surface palpation?

Accepted Answer

Iliac crest

Answer

Inferior angle of the scapula

Answer

Greater trochanter

Answer

Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)

Question 2

The pes anserine is a surface landmark found on which aspect of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Medial proximal tibia

Answer

Lateral superior tibia

Answer

Posterior femoral condyle

Answer

Anterior patella

Question 3

Which surface landmark corresponds to the T7 vertebral level?

Accepted Answer

Inferior angle of the scapula

Answer

Superior angle of the scapula

Answer

Spine of the scapula

Answer

Acromion process

Question 4

Which bony landmark is palpated to locate the greater sciatic notch region during a hip examination?

Accepted Answer

Ischial tuberosity

Answer

Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

Answer

Greater trochanter

Answer

Pubic symphysis

Question 5

The medial malleolus is a surface landmark of which bone?

Accepted Answer

Tibia

Answer

Fibula

Answer

Calcaneus

Answer

Talus

Question 6

The coracoid process is a palpable landmark on which bone?

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Answer

Clavicle

Answer

Humerus

Answer

Sternum

Question 7

Which surface landmark is used to measure the trochanteric-tibial length for leg length assessment?

Accepted Answer

Greater trochanter

Answer

Anterior superior iliac spine

Answer

Posterior superior iliac spine

Answer

Medial joint line