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T spine Matching
what is the xiphoid tip a lankmark for?
T10
What is another name for the Sternal angle?
Angle of Ludwig or Angle of Lewis
What is the SID for a Lateral of the T spine?
40 inches
How to you center for a Swimmer's proj?
Visualize your CR thru the shoulder to T1 approx 1 inch above the Jugular notch
What don’t you know?
Nothing
If you want to visualize the Intervertebral Formina of the T spine, what degree of rotation is needed?
Lateral projection. 90 degrees.
What is the Centering point for the AP or Lateral Tspine?
T7 (midway between the jugular notch and the zyphoid process.)
Name 3 technical factors that will improve your Tspine image.
Anode Heel effect, breathing technique for lateral, and lead sheilding behind the patient on lateral to catch scatter.
what is the kV for a T-spine exam
80-90kV
What is the name of the hole in the center of a thoracic vertebra that the spinal cord passes through?
vertebral foramen
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