Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Ch 9/10 Summary

Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Joints and Foramina Positioning

QuestionAnswer
The cervical zygapophyseal joints are best visualized in what radiographic position? lateral position
The cervical intevertebral foramina are best visialized in what radiographic position? 45° oblique position with a 15° tube angle
What side is best demonstrated on a posterior oblique projection of the C-spine? the side up or furthest from the image receptor
What side is best demonstrated on an anterior oblique of the C-spine? the side down or closest to the image receptor
What is best demonstrated on a lateral projection of the C-spine? cervical zygapophyseal joints
What is best demonstrated on an oblique projection of the C-spine? cervical intervertebral foramina
What tube angle is used on a posterior oblique projection of the C-spine? 15° cephalad
What tube angle is used on an anterior oblique projection of the C-spine? 15° caudad
The thoracic zygapophyseal joints are best visualized in what radiographic position? 70° oblique position
The thoracic intervertebral foramina are best visualized in what radiographic position? lateral position
What side is best demonstrated on a posterior oblique projection of the T-spine? the side up, furthest from the image receptor
What side is best demonstrated on an anterior oblique projection of the T-spine? the side down, closest to the image receptor
What is best demonstrated on a lateral projection of the T-spine? thoracic intervertebral foramina
What is best demonstrated on an oblique projection of the T-spine? thoracic zygapophyseal joints
What tube angle is needed for a projection of the T-spine? none
The lumbar intervertebral foramina are best visualized in what radiographic position? lateral
The lumbar zygapophyseal joints are best visualized in what radiographic position? 45° oblique
What is best demonstrated on a lateral projection of the L-spine? lumbar intervertebral foramina
What is best demonstrated on an oblique projection of the L-spine? lumbar zygapophyseal joints
What side is best demonstrated on a posterior oblique of the lumbar spine? the side down, or closest to the image receptor
What side is best demonstrated on an anterior oblique of the lumbar spine? the side up, or farthest from the image receptor
Created by: sunshineb
Popular Radiology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards