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A portion of the lamina located between the superior and inferior articular processes is called the   Pars interarticularis  
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The superior and inferior vertebral notches join together to form   Intervertebral foramina  
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Which radiographic position best demonstrates the Intervertebral foramina   lateral  
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The small foramina found in the sacrum are called   Pelvic sacral foramina  
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Classification and mobility type of zygapophyseal joints   Synovial and Diarthrodial (plane, gliding)  
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Classification and mobility type of Intervertebral joints   Cartilaginous and Amphiarthrodial  
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To demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints, a patient must be rotated how many degrees   45  
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What projection are the intervertebral foramina for the lumbar spine visualized   True lateral (90 degrees)  
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Upside or downside joints are visualized on a posterior obliques   Downside  
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An anterior oblique visualizes the downside or upside joints   Upside  
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The upside or left zygapophyseal joints are visualized in what position   Right Anterior Oblique (RAO)  
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The sacrum articulates with the ____ of the pelvis at the ________   Ilium, auricular surface  
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The anterior and superior aspect of the sacrum that forms the posterior wall of the pelvic inlet is called the   promontory  
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What is another term for the sacral horns   Cornu  
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the SC joints lie at an oblique angle of ____ to the coronal plane   30 degrees  
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What is the name of the upper broad aspect of the coccyx   Base  
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Lateral curvature of the vertebral column   scoliosis  
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Fracture of the vertebral body caused by hyperflexion force   Chance fracture  
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Congenital defect in which the posterior elements of the vertebrae fail to unite   Spina bifida  
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Most common at the L4-L5 level and may result in sciatica   Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)  
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Forward displacement of one vertebra onto another vertebra   Spondylolisthesis  
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Inflammatory condition that is most common in males in their 30's   Ankylosing spondylitis  
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Dissolution and separation of pars interartcularis   Spondylolysis  
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A type of fracture that rarely causes neurologic deficits   Compression fracture  
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The articulating surfaces of the superior and inferior articular processess are called   Facets  
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The Zygapophyseal joints form a ____ degree angle to the midsag plane   45 degree  
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The intervertebral foramen is formed by ____ and _____   Superior and inferior notches  
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The posterior portion of the vertebral arch is formed by fusion of the   two laminae  
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The soft, semigelatinous central portion of an intervertebral disk is called the   nucleus pulposis  
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The lumbosacral junction is located at the aprroximate level of the   iliac and/or crest anterior superior iliac spine  
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An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine results in a condition called   scoliosis  
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The iliac crest is at the approximate level of   L4  
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When centering for a lateral projection of the L5-S1 junction the CR should placed ____ inches anterior to the palpated spinous processes   3-4 inches  
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(True/False) The AP lumbar spine is the best projection for demonstrating the spinous processes   False  
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(True/False) If the patient cannot be placed supine, a PA projection of the lumbar spine may be substituted for the AP, provided that no acute trauma is suspected   True  
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(True/False) For a lateral projection of the lumbar spine, the CR enters 1" anterior to the palpated spinous processes   True (1-2")  
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(True/False) If the central ray is placed at the level of the iliac crest using 14x17" IR for a lateral lumbar spine, L1 may not be demonstrated on the image   False  
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(True/False) For an AP projection of the sacrum, the tube is angles 15 degrees cephalic and enters midway between the ASIS and the iliac crest   False (S. Pubis)  
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(True/False) Radiographic magnification of the sacrum will be greater on a PA projection of the sacrum than on a AP sacrum   True  
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(True/False) The correct image receptor size for a lateral coccyx projection is 10x12"   True  
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When a 14x17" IR is used, an AP lumbar spine should be centered:   At the level of the iliac crest  
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Which of the following are not clearly demonstrated on an AP projection of the lumbar spine?   Pedicles  
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What is the optimal kVp range for an AP projection of the lumbar spine   80 kVp  
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For AP projections of the lumbar spine, flat contact gonad shields' should not be used for ____ patients   Female  
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The zygophyseal joints on the side nearer the table are clearly demonstrated when the patient is in the ____ position   RPO  
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Which projection best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine   AP oblique  
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A lateral lumbar spine image should clearly demonstrate the   intervertebral foramina, spinous processes, and disk spaces  
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If the spine is not parallel to the table for a lateral lumbar spine on a female patient, the CR should be directed   5 degree caudal  
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The routine IR size for a lateral projection of the L5-S1) junction is ____ inches   10x12  
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For a lateral projection of the L5-S1 junction, the CR is placed   2" inferior to the ASIS  
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The tube angle for a lateral projection of the L5-S1 junction is___,____.   5-10 degrees, caudal  
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Compared with a routine lateral lumbar spine, the lateral projection of the L5-S1 junction usually requires   More kVp  
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To open the L5-S1 joint space in the AP Axial projection, the tube should be angles cephalic   35 degree  
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For scoliosis examinations of the lumbar spine, the PA projection is preferred over the AP because PA:   Results in lower patient dose  
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Weight bearing images of the lumbar spine are taken primarily to demonstrate   degree of mobility after spinal fusion  
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Hyperflexion images of the lumbar spine are taken by having the patient bend ___ as much as possible   Forward  
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To determine motion in the area of a spinal fusion of the lumbar spine, which of the following exams is indicated   Upright lateral flexion and extension  
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Which of the following is correct concerning the AP projection of the sacrum   15 degree cephalic angle of CR  
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The LPO of the lumbar spine demonstrates what structure and what side   Zygapophyseal joints, left side  
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What other view would demonstrate essentially the same structure of the LPO (left joints).   RAO, Left joints  
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On an AP projection of the lumbar spine utilizing 11x14 cassette, the central ray should be directed to _____.   Level of Iliac crest  
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Why is an additional film of L5-S1 necessary in a lumbar spine   To open joint space of L5-S1  
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The main purpose of the 45 degree obliques for the C-spine is to demonstrate the   Intervertebral Foramina  
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The main purpose of the 90 lateral for the cervical spine is to demonstrate the spinous process as well a profile view of the vertebral and specifically demonstrating the   Z joints  
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The area on the lumbar vertebra where the pedicles and lamina unite and from which superior and inferior articular process arise is the termed the   Pars interarticular  
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The area of the sacrum that articulates with the ilium of the pelvis to form the sacroiliac joints is the _______ surface of the sacrum   Auricular  
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List the degree of obliquity for the Z joints of the lumbar spine from Top to Bottom   50 degree Top and 30 degree bottom  
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What view best demonstrates the intervertebral foramen of the lumbar spine   Lateral  
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The female sacrum is _____ than the male sacrum   wider and less curved than the male  
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What view best demonstrates the right Z joints of the T-spine   RAO / LPO  
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Type of fracture that runs a course of approximately 45 degrees to the long axis of the bone and is caused by angulation   Oblique fracture  
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Type of fracture runs at right angle to the long axis of a bone   Transverse fracture  
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Type of fracture composed of more than two fragments   Comminuted fracture  
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Which vertebrae are fused?   Sacral and coccyx  
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Which vertebra/vertebrae are involved in the yes movement of the head   C1  
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What is the minimum filtration requirement according to NCRP for a diagnostic unit operating at above 70kVp   2.5 mm AL  
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Name three ways to increase image contrast   Lower kV, Increase beam restriction, Air gap tech.  
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What is grid radius   Distance between the tube and the grid  
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What does the grid do to the radiographic image   reduce amount of scatter that reaches the IR  
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To visualize the Intervertebral foramina of the T spine The patient must be in a ___ position   90 degree Rt or Lt lateral  
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What oblique is necessary to open the z joints on the T spine   70 degree  
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topographical landmark: ASIS   S1-2  
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topographical landmark: Xiphoid process   T9-10  
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topographical landmark: Lower costal margin   L2-3  
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topographical landmark: Iliac crest   L4-5  
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Which two structures can be evaluated whether rotation is present on a x-ray of an AP projection of a L spine   SI joints equal distance from spine, Spinous process should be midline to vert. column  
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How much rotation is required to properly visualize the Z joints at the L5-S1 level   30 degrees  
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Which specific set of Z joints is demonstrated with an LAO position   Right upside  
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The ____, which is the eye of the "scottie dog" should be near the center of the vertebral body on a correctly obliqued L spine   Pedicle  
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