Where Does the Central Ray Enter the Patient for an AP

question 38

Multiple Choice

Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP hip?

• A) The midsagittal plane (MSP)at the level of the ASIS
• B) A sagittal plane 2 inches lateral from MSP at the level of the pubic symphysis
• C) 2 inches distal on a line drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of a line between ASIS and pubic symphysis
• D) A sagittal plane 3 inches medial to the ASIS

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Definitions:

Glucose

A fundamental sugar crucial for energy provision in living entities and a constituent of various carbohydrates.

Amylase

An enzyme that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down starches into simpler sugars.

Lipids

A class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They serve as a major energy store and play roles in cell membrane structure.

Uvula

The uvula is the small, fleshy, conical mass that hangs from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate, visible when one opens the mouth widely.