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SOFT TISSUE SONOSIM EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The layers of soft and hard tissue visible while performing a simple extremity (e.g., forearm) ultrasound scan include: dermis, subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis), subcutaneous fascia, muscle, tendon, vasculature, and bone. - ....ANSWER ...- True Which probe should generally be used when scanning soft tissues? ....ANSWER ...-High-frequency linear probe Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding anisotropy? ....ANSWER ...--It is evident when imaging muscles and tendons. -It is a false hypoechogenicity resulting from oblique ultrasound beams. -Its presence can be confirmed by tilting the probe at slight angles to the tendon or muscle and noting varying degrees of echogenicity. Anisotropy is an artifact that requires changing gain settings to overcome. ....ANSWER ...-False Tendons are hyperechoic when compared to muscles. - ....ANSWER ...-True Which of the following statements regarding muscle tissue appearance on ultrasound is (are) correct? - ....ANSWER ...--In the long axis, the muscle appears to have long striae that are hyperechoic. ....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1