Radiography MCQ

1- The membranous covering of bone is termed ___________

Ans- Periosteum

2. The membranous covering of cartilage is termed ___________

Ans:- Perichondrium

3. The type of cartilage found at the extremities of long bones and at their articulating surfaces is 

called __________

Ans:- Articular/hyaline cartilage

4. The term used to describe secondary centers of ossification is _______; the term for primary ossification 

centers is _________

Ans:- Epiphysis; Diaphysis

5. Small bones found in tendons are termed__________

Ans:- sesamoid

6. The body/shaft of a long bone is mostly made of_________ type tissue, while the extremities of long 

bones are typically made of __________ tissue.

Ans:- compact/cortical; 

          spongy/cancellous

7. The hollow central portion of a long bone is termed the ________ and is filled with __________.

Ans:- medullary cavity/canal; 

           bone marrow

8. What are at least two examples of flat bones?

Ans:- Calvarium, sternum, ribs, scapulae

9. What are at least two examples of irregular bones?

Ans:- Facial bones, vertebra, pelvis bones

10. Anterior/posterior relationships are demonstrated in the _______ projection.

Ans:-  lateral

11. What is the most effective means of reducing voluntary motion?

Ans:- Good communication

12. What is the most important way to reduce involuntary motion?

Ans:- Use the shortest possible exposure time