RAD 111/112: CHAPTER 3 -
RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING AND
RELATED ANATOMY EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The two large muscles found in the posterior abdomen adjacent to the lumbar vertebra
that are usually visible on the anteroposterior radiograph are called the _____. -
Answer-psoas muscles
The medical prefix for stomach is _____. - Answer-gastro
List the three parts of the small intestine. - Answer-duodenum; jejunum; ileum
Which portion of the small intestine is considered to be the longest? - Answer-ileum
The large intestine begins in the _____ quadrant with a saclike area called the _____. -
Answer-right lower; cecum
The sigmoid colon is located between the _____ and _____ of the large intestine. -
Answer-descending colon; rectum
Which of the following organs is considered part of the lymphatic system? - Answer-
spleen
List the three accessory digestive organs. - Answer-liver; gallbladder; pancreas
The pancreas is located _____ to the stomach. - Answer-posteriorly
Which of the following organs is not directly associated with the digestive system? -
Answer-spleen
Why is the right kidney found in a more inferior position than the left kidney? - Answer-
liver
Which endocrine glands are superomedial to each kidney? - Answer-adrenal glands
The correct term for the radiographic study of the entire urinary system is the
intravenous pyelogram. (T/F) - Answer-False; intravenous urogram
The double walled membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is called the _____. -
Answer-peritoneum
, The organs located posteriorly to, or behind, the serous membrane lining of the
abdominopelvic cavity are referred to as _____. - Answer-retroperitoneal
Which of the following structures helps stabilize and support the small intestine? -
Answer-mesentery
Which of the following structures is a double fold of peritoneum that connects the
transverse colon to the greater curvature of the stomach? - Answer-greater omentum
List the organs in the intraperitoneum. - Answer-liver; spleen; transverse colon; stomach
List the organs in the retroperitoneum. - Answer-kidneys; duodenum; adrenal glands;
pancreas; ascending and descending colon
List the organs in the infraperitoneum. - Answer-urinary bladder; ovaries; testes
List the organs found in the RUQ. - Answer-liver
List the organs found in the LUQ. - Answer-spleen; left colic flexure; stomach; jejunum
List the organs found in the RLQ. - Answer-appendix
List the organs found in the LLQ. - Answer-sigmoid colon
What is the correct name for the abdominal region found directly in the middle of the
abdomen? - Answer-umbilical
Which of the following abdominal regions contains the rectum? - Answer-pubic
The prominence of the greater trochanter is about the same level as the _____
symphysis pubis, and the lower margins of the ischial tuberosities are about _____
inches (_____ cm) _____ to the symphysis pubis. - Answer-superior; 1.5; 4; distal
Which topographic landmark corresponds to the inferior margin of the abdomen and is
formed by the anterior junction of the two pelvic bones? - Answer-symphysis pubis
Which topographic landmark is found at the level of L2 - L3? - Answer-inferior costal
margin
The iliac crest is at the level of the _____ vertebra. - Answer-L4 - L5
What are the two causes of voluntary motion? - Answer-breathing; movement during
exposure
Voluntary motion can best be prevented by _____ to the patient. - Answer-providing
careful breathing instructions
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