X-Ray Certification Anatomy and Image Analysis 2

Question 1

Which bony landmark is used to center the beam for an AP projection of the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Glenohumeral joint space

Answer

Coracoid process

Answer

Acromion process

Answer

Midshaft of the humerus

Question 2

On a lateral chest radiograph, which structure appears as an oval density superimposed over the cardiac shadow?

Accepted Answer

Left atrium

Answer

Right ventricle

Answer

Aortic arch

Answer

Inferior vena cava

Question 3

The medial epicondyle of the humerus is best demonstrated without superimposition on which elbow projection?

Accepted Answer

AP projection

Answer

Lateral projection

Answer

Medial oblique projection

Answer

Axial projection

Question 4

Which sinus is located superior to the orbits and is most commonly visualized on a PA Waters projection?

Accepted Answer

Frontal sinuses

Answer

Ethmoid sinuses

Answer

Sphenoid sinuses

Answer

Maxillary sinuses

Question 5

On a KUB radiograph, the right kidney typically lies at which vertebral level?

Accepted Answer

L1–L3

Answer

T10–T11

Answer

L3–L5

Answer

T12–L1

Question 6

The radiolucent joint space seen between the femoral head and the acetabulum on an AP pelvis represents which structure?

Accepted Answer

Articular cartilage

Answer

Joint capsule

Answer

Labrum

Answer

Synovial membrane

Question 7

Which anatomical structure divides the thorax into right and left pleural cavities on a PA chest radiograph?

Accepted Answer

Mediastinum

Answer

Trachea

Answer

Esophagus

Answer

Diaphragm