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lower limb positioning

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The fibula articulates with the tibia at the?   show
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show 26  
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show base of the 3rd metatarsal  
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show mediolateral (lateral recumbent position)  
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Where should the CT enter on an AP projection of the ankle?   show
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show talus  
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show dorsiflexion  
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Which method best demonstrates the patella in tangential projection?   show
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show AP oblique, 15-20 degrees, internal rotation  
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show AP oblique in medial rotation  
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show 20-30 degrees  
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What projections of the ankle are performed on a patient following an inversion or eversian injury?   show
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For a lateral projection of the ankle, where should the CR enter?   show
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What is not clearly demonstrated on an AP projection of the ankle?   show
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show axial (plantdorsal) lateral (mediolateral)  
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The CR angle for a lateral projection of the ankle?   show
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show slightly to the medial side  
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The inferior aspect of the foot is termed?   show
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show perpendicular to the lower leg  
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What must be rotated for all oblique projections of the ankle?   show
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show calcaneous  
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What is the position of the femoral condyles when the leg is properly positioned for an AP projection?   show
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Which projections of the foot will best demonstrate the structural status of the longitudinal arch?   show
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show medially, 15-20 degrees  
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show base of the 3rd metatarsal  
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show AP oblique, medial rotation  
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Which specific projections of the ankle are performed to diagnose a tear of the medial or lateral ligament?   show
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Valgus and varus deformities of the knee can be evaluated with what projections?   show
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Where is the CR directed for an AP projection of the knee?   show
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How many tarsal bones are in the foot?   show
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What is the 2nd largest bone in the body?   show
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show lateral malleous of the fibula, medial malleolus of the tibia, inferior surface of the tibia  
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show femur  
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Often the leg is too long to fit on one IR, which joint(s) should be included on the IR when the site of the lesion is known?   show
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show epicondyles are perpendicular to the IR, Patella is perpendicular the the IR, leg is flexed 20-30 degrees.  
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How far should the IR extend beyond the ankle or knee joint for an AP projection of the leg?   show
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show 45 degrees  
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Which joint(s) should be clearly demonstrated on a lateral projection of the leg?   show
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Where does the CR enter the knee for a lateral projection of the patella?   show
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Which position is the patient placed in for a PA projection of the patella?   show
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How many degrees of angulation are required to open the interphalangeal joint spaces of the otes on an AP projection?   show
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show over the posterior half of the tibia  
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show 5  
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What is the CR angle for a PA projection of the patella?   show
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show 5-10 degrees  
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show Homblad (PA axial) and Camp-coventry PA axial  
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The CR angulation for an AP oblique projection of the toes?   show
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Where should the CR be directed for a PA projection of the patella?   show
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The CR angulation for a lateral projection of the knee is?   show
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show zero  
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show 2  
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show 5-10 degrees laterally  
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show 14  
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show navicular  
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Name the tarsal bones that articulate with the metatarsals?   show
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show 5th metatarsal  
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show intercondylar eminence  
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Which tibial condyle has a facet for articulation with the head of the fibula?   show
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Name the large bony process that extends both medially and inferior from the distal end of the tibia?   show
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show femoraltibial, proximal tibiofibular, distal tibiofibular tibiotalor  
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show 30-45 degrees  
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show dorsoplantar  
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show axial projection  
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Which projection of the calcaneus, axial or lateral, best demonstrates the sinus tarsi?   show
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the ankle joint is formed by articulations between?   show
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show subtalar joint  
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known as the anterior border of the tibia?   show
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show medial malleolus  
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what are the two prominent processes on the proximal end of the tibia?   show
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two peaklike processes arising from the intercondylar eminence?   show
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sharp projection between the two superior articular surfaces?   show
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show 9  
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show flexion and extentsion  
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show 30  
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name the lateral bone of the leg?   show
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