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Word/theory testing

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The region of the spine that consists of five vertebrae and has a lordotic curve is the:   show
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show Facets  
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The blocklike anterior portion of a typical vertebra is called the:   show
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The number of vertebrae in the normal cervical spine is:   show
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The axis is another name for:   show
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The toothlike projection on which the atlas rotates is called the:   show
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When an anteroposterior (AP)projection of the cervical spine is performed, the central ray is directed:   show
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When the midsagital plane of the body is parallel to the IR and the central ray is directed perpendicular to C4, the resulting image will be:   show
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show Thoracic spine  
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For which of the following projections is it most important to consider the anode heel effect:   show
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A supine position with the central ray directed 10 degrees caudad midway between the level of the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic symphysis is used to demonstrate the:   show
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Spine radiography may be peformed with the patient:   show
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Patient breathing instructions for all projections of the lumbar spine should include:   show
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show Perpendicular to the IR through L3 and L4  
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The projection commonly called the swimmer's technique will demonstrate which region of the spine?   show
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The positioning steps for the AP projection of the upper cervical spine open-mouth technique include:   show
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Which palpable landmark would be used when positioning for an AP projection of the lumber spine?   show
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show Spina bifida  
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show Thoracic  
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Which condition is demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography but is not normally seen on routine radiography?   show
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What is the vertebral column for:   show
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show Herniated Nucleus Pulposus - slipped or ruptured disc  
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show Protrusion of a structure through a wall which normally contains it  
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show Removal of a disc  
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show Lamina failed to unite posteriorally  
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What is scoliosis:   show
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What is a facet?   show
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show Joint where bones are joined together  
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show Facets or articulation with ribs  
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show Dorsal spine  
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What is the routine for an AP Lumbar Spine?   show
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show FFD 40", 10x12lw. Supine obl. MSP to lateral border, 1/2 way between, slide patient until CR hits finger, place thumb on opposite ASIS, roll like a log. Breathe out. Apophyseal joint  
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show 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  
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show FFD 40", 8x10lw. Lateral recumbent. Flex knees. Please hands under head "like a nap". CR is 3-5 degrees caudad entering upon L5-S1.  
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What is the routine for an AP Thoracic Spine?   show
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show FFD 40" 14x17lw. Lateral recumbent. Place hands under head "like a nap". Flex knees. CR is perpendicular to the film entering between T6-T7. Short shallow breaths (1-2 sec)  
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show FFD 40", 8x10lw. Supine. Tilt head back slightly (a line between incisors and EAM). CR is 15-2degrees cephallic entering C4 (hyoid). Shown is C3-T2  
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show FF: 40", 8x10cw, supine, tilt head back slightly. CR is perpendicular to the film entering open mouth. Shown is C1-C2 and Ordontoid process.  
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show FFD 72", 8x10lw. Upright obl. RPO/LPO. If too short, use RAO/LAO. 1)RPO/LPO 15-20 cephallic or 2)LAO/RAO 15-20 caudad (short), entering C4  
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show FFD: 72", 8x10lw. Upright lateral. Place sandbags if possible in hands at same time. CR is perpendicular to film entering C4. MUST SEE C-7.  
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show FFD: 72". 8x10 or 10x12lw. Upright lateral. Arm closest to wall bucky up, other arm down. CR is perpendicular to the film entering C7. If patient cannot stretch, tilt 3-5 caudad. Shown is lower C, upper T.  
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What is the routine for an AP Axial Sacrum?   show
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show FFD: 40", 8x10lw. Supine. If possible, keep legs straight (if not, tilt a little more on CR). CR is 10-15 caudad entering 2 1/2" superior to symphasis pubis  
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What is the routine for a Lateral Sacrum and/or Coccyx?   show
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What are the routines for a Lumbar Spine?   show
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What are the routines for a Thoracic Spine?   show
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show AP Axial, Oblique, Lateral and special view  
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