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Radiology Spine
Spine
Question | Answer |
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How many cervical vertebrae are there?How many Lumbar vertebrae are there? | 1) 7 Cervical Vertebrae 2) 5 Lumbar Vertebrae |
Which 2 Vertebrae have a lordotic curve and bulge anteriorly? | Cervical and Lumbar |
Which 2 Vertebrae have a kyphotic curve and bulge posteriorly? | Thoracic and Sacrum |
The circular opeing between the body and vertebral arch is called the _____ ______? | Vertebral Foramen |
The _____ ______ are the ridges of bone that can be easily felt under a persons skin? | Spinous Process - C7 |
T/F - Vertebrae have 2 Superior and 2 Inferior articulating process that project from the vertebral arch. | TRUE |
Which of the following features are unique to the cervical? | 1 & 3 = Spinous Process & Foramina |
The spinous process of C2 - C6 are ______, meaning they are split into 2 posterior projections. | BIFID |
C7 has a long spinous process that projects posteriorly called the _______. | Vertebral Prominens |
On what vertebrae are the lateral masses located? | C1 |
The ODONTOID process is part of what bone? | C2 - Axis |
C2 has a projection called what? | Odontoid Process |
T/F - The spinous processes of the Thoracic Vertebrae are long and slender, projecting sharply inferior? | True |
Which characteristics describes the sacrum? | ALL 3 = Triangular, Shovel Shaped, 5 Fused Vertebrae |
The INFERIOR portion of the sacrum is called what? | APEX |
The SUPERIOR portion of the sacrum is called what? | BASE |
The base has a prominent ridge of bone that projects ANTERIORLY called the _____________. | Promontory |
The sacrum has how many sacral foramina? | 8 |
T/F - The sacrum and coccyx is part of the pelvic girdle | TRUE |
T/F - The coccyx (or tailbone) is a small, triangular bone formed by the fusion of 3-5 vertebrae | TRUE |
The inferior portion of the coccyx is called ________? | APEX |
Classifications of bone shapes: Cervical-Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacrum-Coccyx | ALL IRREGULAR BONES |
The outer part of the intervertebral disk is called __________ made of a thick tough cartilage. | Annulus Fibrosus |
Which of the following is the soft semigelatinous material part of what? | Nucleous Pulposus |
The what are located between the articular processes of stacked vertebrae | Zygapophyseal Joints |
The anterior edge of the upper sacrum is the what? | Promonitary |
The ___________ are located between the sacrum and each ilium of the oxcaxae | Sacroiliac (S1) Joints |
(EC) ________ refers to the anterior displacement of 1 vertebrae on another | Spondylolisthesis |
EC = Which view demonstrates the C7/C1 Vertebrae when not visualized on routine lateral projection. | Lateral Cervicothoracic = Swimmers |
C1 is AKA | ATLAS |
C2 is AKA | AXIS |
_________ is spinal arthritis. | Spondylosis |
______ _______ occurs in bones weakened by diseases. | Compression Fractures |
_____ ______ is one of the most common types of spinal injury d/t a fall, lifting, twisiting or other impart | Disk Herniation |
For an AP/PA view of the entire spine the CR enters at the level of the _______ ________. | Xiphoid Process |
An AP/PA view of the entire spine demonstrates ________. | Scoliosis |
Intervertebral Joints have a ______ movements. | Gliding Movement |
Zygapophyseal Joints have a _______ movement. | Gliding Movement |
The postioning landmark for the MASTOID TIP is? | C1 |
The positioning landmark for the Thyroid Cartilage | Upper border of C4 |
The positioning landmark of the Top of the Shoulders | C7 |
The positioning landmark of the Jugular Notch is? | Between the T2, T3 and Supborder of the manubrium |
The positioning landmark of the Inferior Angle of the Scapula | T7 |
The positioning landmark of the Xiphoid Process | T10, Bottom of Sternum |
The positioning landmark of the Iliac Crest | Between L4 AND L5 |
The SID should be __________" for a lateral cervical spine? | 72" |
For an AP axial of the Cervical Spine the CR should be angled ______* ____________ | 15 degrees cephalad |
For an AP axial of the cervical spine the CR should be directed toward _____________ cartilage. | Thyroid |
For and AP OPEN MOUTH of a cervical spine, it demonstrates the ____________ | Zygopophyseal joints between C1 & C2 |
For a lateral view of the cervical spine the head, neck and body should be ______ to the IR. | Parallel |
For a lateral view of the cervical spine the CR is directed toward the ______ cartilage and passes through the ________. | Thyroid - Mastoid Tip |
What view is done to demonstrate range of motion and intersegmental stability of vertebrae? | Flexion & Extension Lateral |
For a PA Oblique for a cervical spine how many degrees should the body be rotated? | 45* |
RAO Demonstrates _____________ intervertebral foramina. | Right |
LAO Demonstrates ____ for a PA Oblique of a Cervical Spine | LEFT |
RPO Demonstrates ___________ intervertebral foramina? | Left |
LPO Demonstrates ___________ for an AP Oblique of a cervical spine | Right |
For an AP Thoracic view the IR should be placed with _______ of IR ______ " above the shoulders. | Top = 1" |
For an AP View of the Thoracic Spine the CR should be directed to _____ at the mid _____ | T7 = Sternum |
Which technique is used for a lateral view of the thoracic spine and at what exosure time? | Breathing Technique - 3-4 Sec |
T/F - For an AP View of the lumbar spine the patient should be lying on their back (supine) with knees flexed? | TRUE |
For an AP view of the Lumbar Spine, the CR should be directed to ______ at level of ____ ____. | L4 = Iliac Crest |
For a lateral view of the lumbar spine the CR should be directed to the ______ at the level of the _____ _____. | L4 = Iliac Crest |
For a L5/S1 coned down spot view of the lumbar spine the CR is angled ______ * _______. | 5* - 8* = Caudal |
How is the body rotated for an AP Oblique view for the lumbar spine. | 45* = LPO or RPO |
RPO Demonstrates _____________ Zygopophyseal joints and scotty dog. | RIGHT |
LPO Demonstrates ________ for an AP Oblique of the lumbar spine | LEFT |
For an AP View of the sacrum the CR is angled _____ * _______. | 15* = Cephalad |
For an AP View of the Coccyx the CR is angled _______ * _____. | 10* - Caudal |
For a lateral view of the coccyx the CR is directed to the mid _____ and enters _____" posterior and ______" inferior to ASIS. | Coccyx 3.5" and 2 " |
For an AP View of the S1 joint the CR is angled _____* for males and _____* for females ______. | 30* - 35* - Cephalad |
For an Oblique view for the S1 Joint the body is rotated ______ * LPO or RPO | 25*-30* |