Examine this AP oblique (Judet) image of the right hip obtained with the patient positioned for the internal oblique. What is the anatomy of interest?

A) Anterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column
B) Posterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column
C) Anterior acetabular rim and ilioischial column
D) Posterior acetabular rim and ilioischial column

Question

Examine this AP oblique (Judet) image of the right hip obtained with the patient positioned for the internal oblique. What is the anatomy of interest?

A) Anterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column 
B) Posterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column 
C) Anterior acetabular rim and ilioischial column 
D) Posterior acetabular rim and ilioischial column

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The oblique (Judet) image of the right hip obtained with the patient positioned for the internal oblique highlights the posterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column. Option A is incorrect as the anterior acetabular rim and iliopubic column are better visualized on an oblique (Judet) image obtained with the patient positioned for the external oblique. Option C is incorrect as the anterior acetabular rim and ilioischial column are better visualized on an oblique (Judet) image obtained with the patient positioned for the internal oblique. Option D is incorrect as the ilioischial column is better visualized on an oblique (Judet) image obtained with the patient positioned for the external oblique.

Examine This AP Oblique (Judet) Image of the Right Hip