X-Ray Certification Anatomy Recognition 3

Question 1

On an AP shoulder radiograph, what angle is formed between the humeral head articular surface and the humeral shaft axis?

Accepted Answer

120–135°

Answer

100–110°

Answer

90–100°

Answer

145–160°

Question 2

Which radiographic landmark separates the anterior and posterior mediastinum on a lateral chest X-ray?

Accepted Answer

Anterior surface of the heart

Answer

Trachea

Answer

Hilum

Answer

Carina

Question 3

Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured and appears radiographically at the radial aspect of the proximal carpal row?

Accepted Answer

Scaphoid

Answer

Lunate

Answer

Triquetrum

Answer

Trapezium

Question 4

On a lateral lumbar spine radiograph, which normal structure can mimic a lytic lesion in the vertebral body?

Accepted Answer

Basivertebral vein channel

Answer

Schmorl's node

Answer

End plate

Answer

Nucleus pulposus

Question 5

On a pediatric AP hip radiograph, Hilgenreiner's line is drawn through which structure?

Accepted Answer

Triradiate cartilages

Answer

Femoral neck

Answer

Greater trochanters

Answer

Iliac crests

Question 6

Which structure is visible as the posterior fat pad sign on a lateral elbow radiograph and indicates joint effusion?

Accepted Answer

Fat in the olecranon fossa

Answer

Olecranon bursa

Answer

Triceps tendon

Answer

Posterior joint capsule

Question 7

On an AP chest radiograph, the carina angle should normally measure less than how many degrees?

Accepted Answer

70°

Answer

50°

Answer

80°

Answer

45°