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Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum & Coccyx

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What is the name of the portion of the lamina located between the superior and inferior articular process? Pars Interarticulars
The superior and inferior vertebral notches join together to form the..... Intervertebral Foramina
Which radiographic postion best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina? Lateral
What is the name of the small foramina found in the sacrum? Pelvic Sacral Foramina
What is the name of the anterior and superior aspect of the sacrum that forms the posterior wall of the pelvic inlet? Promontory
What is another term for the Sacral horns? Cornu
The sacroiliac joints lie at an oblique angle of __________ degrees to the coronal plane. 30
What is the formal term for the "tail bone"? coccyx
What is the name for the upper broad aspect of the coccyx? base
What is the classification of the Zygapophyseal joint? Synovila
What is the classification of the intervertebral joints? Cartilaginous
What is the mobility type of the zygapophyseal joint? Diarthrodial
What is the mobility type of the intervertebral joint? Ampithrodial
What is the movement type of the zygapophyseal joint? Plane or Sliding
What is the degree of obliquity required for an oblique projection at the T12-L1 level? 50 degrees
what is the degree of obliquity required for an oblique of L5-S1? 30 degrees
What is the degree of obliquity required for the general lumbar spine? 45 degrees
The ASIS is located at the level of? S1-2
At what level is the Xiphoid process located? T9-10
At what level is the lower costal margin located? L2-3
At what level is the Iliac Crest located? L4-5
At what level is the symphysis pubis located? Tip of coccyx
Which two structures can be evaluated to detemine whether rotation is present on a radiograph of an AP lumbar spine? Spinous process & SI Joints
How much roation is required to properly visualize the zygapophyseal joints at the level of L5-S1? 30 degrees
Which specific zygapohyseal joint is demonstrated with an LAO position of the Lumbar spine? Right
Which specific zygapophyseal joint is demonstrated with an LPO position of the Lumbar spine? Left
Which specific zygapophyseal joint is demonstrated with an RAO position of the Lumbar spine? Left
Which specific zygapophyseal joint is demonstrated with an RPO position of the Lumbar spine? Right
What is the central ray angle for a lateral lumbar spine on a patient with a wide pelvis and narrow thorax? 5-8 degrees caudad
How should the spine of a patient with scoliosis be postioned for a lateral postion of the lumbar spine? with the sag or convexity of the spine closest to the IR
Why should the knees and hip be flexed for an AP lumbar spine projection? Reduce the lumbar curve and open intervertebral disk space
Where is the central ray centered for a lateral L5-S1 projection of the lumbar spine? 1 1/2" inferior to crest & 2" posterior to ASIS
What type of central ray angulation is required for an AP axial L5-S1 projection on a male patient? 30 degrees cephalad
Which side of the spine should be elevated for the second exposure for the ferguson scoliosis series( by having patient stand on a block with one foot) Convex Side
How much central ray angulation is required for an AP projection of the sacrum for a typical male patient? 15 degrees cephalad
Where is the central ray positioned for an AP projection of the coccyx? 2" superior to symphysis pubis
Patients should be asked to empty the bladder before performing which projections of the vertebral column? AP of Sacrum & coccyx
Which Sacroliliac joint is visualized with the RPO Lumbar postion? Left
How much rotation of the body is required for oblique postions of the SI joints? 25-30 degrees
What type of CR angle is recommended for the AP axial projection of the SI joints on a female patient? 35 degrees cephalad for females
Where is the CR centered for an oblique projection of the SI joints? 1" medial from upside of ASIS
compared to the spinous processes of the cervical and thoracic spine, the lumbar processes are....... Larger and more blunt
What is the name for the anterior ridge of the upper sacrum? Promontory
How much obliquity is required on a posterior oblique of the sacroiliac joint? 25-30 degrees
How much rotation of the spine is required to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joint space between L1-2? 50 degrees from the plane of the table
What type of central ray angulation should be used for the lateral L5-S1 projection if the waist is not supported? 5-8 degrees caudad
What type of central ray angulation should be used for an AP axial projection for L5-S1 on a female patient? 35 degrees cephalad for females
Where is the central ray centered for an AP axial projection for L5-S1? Level of ASIS at midline
Which projection or method is designed to demonstrate the degree of scoliosis deformity between the primary and compensatory curves as part of a scoliosis study? PA, Ferguson
Which projections are designed to measure anteroposterior movement at the site of a spinal fusion? Hyperextension & Hyperflexion
Where is the central ray centered for an AP projection of the sacrum? 2" superior to symphysis pubis
What is the joint classification for lumbar the Zygapophyseal Joints? Synovial
What is the joint classification for the lumbar Intervertebral Joints? Cartilaginous
What is the mobility type for the lumbar Zygapophyseal Joints? Diarthrodial
What is the mobility type for the lumbar Intervertebral Joints? Amphiarthrodial
What is the joint classification for the Atlantoocipital Joint? Synovial
What is the joint classification for the C2-T12 intervertebral Joints? Cartilaginous
What is the joint classification for the C2-T12 zygapophyseal Joints? Synovial
What is the mobility type for the C2-T12 intervertebral Joints? Amphiarthrodial
What is the mobility type for the C2-T12 zygapophyseal Joints? Diathrodial
What is the joint movement type for the C2-T12 zygapophyseal Joints? Plane
What is the joint mobility type for the Atlantoocipital Joint? diathrodial
What is the joint movement type for the Atlantoocipital Joint? Ellipsoid
What is the joint classification type for T1-12 costovertebral joints? synovial
What is the joint mobility type for T1-12 costovertebral joints? Diathrodial
What is the joint movement type for T1-12 costovertebral joints? Plane
What is the joint classification type for T1-10 costotransverse joints? Synovial
What is the joint mobility type for T1-10 costotransverse joints? Diathrodial
What is the joint movement type for T1-10 costotransverse joints? Plane
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