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RAD202 Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1.Lateral Cervical Projection: | CR is Perpendicular to level of C4 72in SID is used |
| 2.An optimal lateral thoracic vertebrae projection demonstrates | intervertebral foramina open intervertebral disk spaces vertebral bodies projected into the posterior lung |
| 3.What spinal fracture occurs when the neck is subjected to extreme hyperextension? | hangmans |
| 4. What fractures result in comminuted vertebral body and often times results in neurological damage? | Teardrop Burst |
| 5. What condition is the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that can affect both males and females. | scoliosis |
| 6. What type of imaging allows the visualization of spinal alignment, ligament stability and shows the natural curvature of the spine? | Erect |
| 7. How many cervical and thoracic vertebrae are there in total? | 19 |
| 8. What is the circular opening in which the spinal cord passes through? | vertebral foramen |
| 9. What are the joints of the spinal column? | zygapophyseal, costal, and intervertebral |
| 10. What is the CR angulation for an AP axial view of the C-spine? | 15-20 degrees cephalic |
| 11. What can the patient do during a T-spine exam to help reduce the curvature of the spine to better visualize the joint spaces? | flex knee and hips |
| 12. What part of the spine does Klippel-Feil Syndrome mainly occur? | cervical |
| 13. What projections are done to demonstrate the vertebral mobility of the cervical spine. | flexion and extension |
| 14. Anterior obliques of the cervical spine require what kind of central ray angulation? | caudal |
| 15. What anatomical structure appears slightly magnified on a swimmer's projection? | right humeral head |
| 16. The superior and anterior projecting bony process of the sacrum that forms part of the inlet and articulates with L5 is the: | promontory of the sacrum |
| 17. Which specific aspect of the sacrum articulates with the ilium to form the sacroiliac joint? | auricular surface |
| 18. What is the term for the superior aspect of the coccyx? | base |
| 19. What is the joint classification of the zygapophyseal joints? | synovial/diarthrodial |
| 20. The intervertebral joints in the lumbar spine are classified as: | cartilaginous/amphiarthrodial |
| 21. What type of CR angulation is required for an AP axial projection of the coccyx? | 10 degrees caudal |
| 22. A destructive type of lesion with irregular margins and increased brightness is an indication of possible: | osteolytic type of metastases |
| 23. An anterior wedging of vertebrae with a loss of body height but rarely causing neurologic symptoms is called: | a compression fracture |
| 24. Sciatic type of pain resulting from a “slipped disk” indicates: | herniated nucleus pulposus |
| 25. What CR angle should be used for a lateral sacrum/coccyx projection? | CR is perpendicular |
| 26. What fracture is due to a hyperflexion force injury? | Chance |
| 27. How much obliquity of the body is required for posterior oblique (LPO/RPO) positions for the sacroiliac joints? | 25 to 30 degrees |
| 28. The nose of the Scottie Dog correlates to what anatomical structure? | transverse process |
| 29. What purpose do the sacral foramina have? | transmit blood vessels and nerves |
| 30. Eye of scottie dog | pedicle |
| 31. Ear of scottie dog | superior articular process |
| 32. tail of scottie dog | superior articular process of opposite side |
| 33. foreleg of scottie dog | inferior articular process |
| 34. body of scottie dog | lamina and spinous process |
| 35. neck of scottie dog | pars interarticularis |
| 36. hindleg of scottie dog | inferior articular process of opposite side |
| 37. How many bones make up the facial bone region? | 14 |
| 38. An average-shaped skull with a 47-degree angle between the petrous pyramids and the midsagittal plane is classified as: | mesocephalic |
| 39. Where is the CR centered for a lateral projection of the cranium? | 2-inch superior to EAM |
| 40. Which bone is involved with a tripod fracture? | Zygomatic |
| 41. Where is the CR centered for a lateral projection of the facial bones? | zygoma, midway between the EAM and the outer canthus |
| 42. How much skull tilt and rotation are required for the oblique inferosuperior (tangential) projection for zygomatic arches? | 15 degrees |
| 43. Where is the CR centered for a lateral projection of the sinuses? | midway between the outer canthus and the EAM |
| 44. The interpupillary line (IPL) helps determine ______. | head tilt |
| 45. What condition results in fragile and deformed bones over time. | Paaget disease |
| 46. A modified Waters view has the patient place their ________ and ______ against the bucky. | nose and chin |
| 47. A short and more broad-shaped head is referred to as being ______. | bradycephalic |
| 48. The area where cranial bones are fused together are called? | sutures |
| 49. Which is the only moveable bone of the cranium? | mandible |
| 50. Does the skull rests on the inferior end of the cervical spine? | no, superior |