Where Should the CR Enter the Patient for the AP

question 9

Multiple Choice

Where should the CR enter the patient for the AP projection of the ankle joint?

• A) Perpendicular to a point midway between the malleoli
• B) Perpendicular to the base of the third metatarsal
• C) Angled 10 degrees cephalic to a point midway between the malleoli
• D) Angled 10 degrees cephalic to the base of the third metatarsal

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Definitions:

Shock Absorbers

Devices designed to absorb and damp shock impulses, often used in vehicle suspension systems.

Nucleus Pulposus

The gel-like inner core of an intervertebral disc, which helps absorb shock and maintain flexibility of the spine.

Intervertebral Disks

The cartilaginous pads located between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as shock absorbers.

Vertebral Foramen

The central canal in a vertebra through which the spinal cord passes, protected by the vertebral arch.