T spine Matching
what is the xiphoid tip a lankmark for? |
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? |
How to you center for a Swimmer's proj? |
Visualize your CR thru the shoulder to T1 approx 1 inch above the Jugular notch |
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 |
What is the name of the hole in the center of a thoracic vertebra that the spinal cord passes through? |
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