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RAD125 C&T Spine

C&T Spine anatomy handout

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The second cervical vertebra is called the: Axis
Where is the Central Ray directed for a lateral thoracic spine? T7
Where should the cathode end of an xray be placed for an AP thoracic spine to take advantage of the "heel effect" of the tube? Toward the feet
Which of the following should be performed to place the back in contact with the table for a Supine AP Thoracic spine? 1. Flex the Hips 2. Flex the knees 3. Flex the cervical spine 1 and 2
When the shoulder is immobile and cannot be depressed sufficiently for the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer's technique), the central ray is angled: 3 to 5 degrees caudad
which of the following will demonstrate the cervicothoracic region in the lateral projection? Ferguson method Ottonello Method Swimmer's Technique Fuchs Method Swimmer's technique
Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine? Those closest to the IR
What is the Central Ray angulation for the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina? 5 to 20 degrees caudad
Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine? Those farthest from the IR
How much is the body rotated for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina? 45 Degrees
The respiration phase for a lateral cervical spine is: full expiration
what is the recommended SID for the lateral cervical spine (Grandy method)? 60 to 72 inches
the Central Ray angle for an AP axial of cervical vertebrae is: 15 to 20 degrees cephalad
Where is the IR centered for an AP axial cervical spine? Fourth cervical vertebra
Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum? Twining Pawlow Fuchs Grandy Fuchs
Which line must be perpendicular to the IR for the AP "open mouth" atlas and axis? a line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisors to the tip of the mastoid process
The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine form an angle of how many degrees with the midsagittal plane? 90
the intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection? Lateral
The zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic spine form an angle of how many degrees with the midsagittal plane? 70 to 75
The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection? Lateral
The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine open: 45 degrees anteriorly and 15 degrees inferiorly
the openings in the cervical vertebrae for the transmission of the vertebral artery and vein are called the: transverse foramen
the vertebra prominens is the name given to the _________ vertebra. seventh cervical
The first cervical vertebra is called the: atlas
The condition in which an intervertebral disk "slips" and protrudes into the vertebral canal is called: herniated nucleus pulposus
spinal nerves and blood vessels exit the spinal column through the: intervertebral foramina
The articulations between the articular processes of the vertebral arches are called the ___________ joints. zygapophyseal
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed: scoliosis
An abnormal increase in the convexity of the thoracic spine is termed: kyphosis
How many vertebrae are there in the sacrum? 5
At birth, how many vertebrae make up the vertebral column? 33
The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the: sacroiliac joint
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