The ____________ is located on the lateral aspect of the proximal femur
Greater trochanter
The four bones of the pelvis:
Left hip bone
Right hip bone
Sacrum
Coccyx
The three parts of the acetabulum:
Illium
Ischium
Pubis
Innominate bone is another name for:
One half of th...
Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning
Chapter 6 & 7 Exam Questions and
Answers 2024/2025
The ____________ is located on the lateral aspect of the proximal femur
The lesser trochanter is located on the ___________ aspect of the femur and projects
__________ from the junction between the neck and shaft.
medial; posteriorly
Because of the alignment between the femoral head and pelvis, the lower limb must be
rotated __________ degrees internally to place the femoral neck parallel to the plane of the
IR to achieve a true AP projection
15-20 degrees internally
T/F The term pelvis and pelvic girdle are not synonymous
True
Two important radiographic landmarks found on the ilium?
1. Iliac crest
2. ASIS
Two bony landmarks which need to be palpated for proper hip localization
1. ASIS
2. Greater trochanter
Which boney landmark is found on the most inferior aspect of the posterior pelvis?
Ischial tuberosity
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