Which palpable landmark would be used when positioning for an AP projection of the lumber spine?
Iliac Crest
The axis is another name for:
C2
What is spina bifida:
Lamina failed to unite posteriorally
The articular surfaces of the articular processes of the vertebrae are called:
Facets
What is the definition of a Hernia:
Protrusion of a structure through a wall which normally contains it
The positioning steps for the AP projection of the upper cervical spine open-mouth technique include:
Align the midsagittal plane perpendicular to the IR, align the occlusal plane and base of the skull parallel to the horizontal plane and use close collimation
For which of the following projections is it most important to consider the anode heel effect:
AP projection of the thoracic spine
Patient breathing instructions for all projections of the lumbar spine should include:
Suspend breathing on expiration
The blocklike anterior portion of a typical vertebra is called the:
Body
What is the routine for a Lateral Lumbar Spine?
40", 14x17lw. Supine lateral recumbant. Flex knees, place hands under head "like a nap". CR perpendicular to the film entering L3. Place lead strip behind back