ARDMS

The following questions represent some common ways ARDMS MSK exam questions (items) may be phrased. Scroll below to review the answers and which sections of the MSK content outline the question relates to.

1.  In the transverse view of the shoulder, the normal rotator cuff is covered by which hypoechoic structure?

1. Humeral head
2. Deltoid muscle
3. Pectoralis muscle
4. Greater tuberosity of humerus

2. Which factor suggests a pathological hip effusion?

1. Fluid depth measurement of > 2 mm in the joint capsule
2. Joint capsule thickness of > 2 mm
3. Concave appearance of the anterior joint capsule
4. Hyperemia of the iliopsoas muscle

3. When imaging the medial ankle, which structure would be evaluated?

1. Posterior tibial tendon
2. Anterior talofibular ligament
3. Sural nerve
4. Anterior tibial tendon

Answers:

Question 1: Answer is Deltoid Muscle.

• Review the (1.Q.1.) Anatomy and physiology - Shoulder - Perform sonographic examination of anatomic structures area of the MSK content outline.

Question 2: Answer is Fluid depth measurement of >2 mm in the joint capsule.

•  Review the (2.T.1.) Perform sonographic examination of anatomic structures of the MSK content outline.

Question 3: Answer is Posterior tibial tendon. 

• Review (1.V.1.) Anatomy and physiology - Ankle and foot - Perform sonographic examination of anatomic structures of the MSK content outline.