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Which 2 vertebral curvatures are anteriorly concave   thoracic and pelvic  
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Which 2 vertebral curves are kyphotic curves   thoracic and pelvic  
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Which 2 vertebral curves are lordotic curves   cervical and lumbar  
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Which 2 vertebral curves are primary curves   thoracic and pelvic  
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Which spinal condition involves an excessive dorsal curvature of the thoracic vertebral column   kyphosis  
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Which abdominal spinal condition which involves any lateral curvature of the vertebral column   scoliosis  
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What is the name of the short, thick, bony process that projects posteriorly from the lateral and superior aspects of the vertebral bodies of typical vertebrae   pedicles  
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From the junction of which 2 vertebral structures do transverse processes originate in typical vertebrae   pedicle and lamina  
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Which vertrbral structures unite the origin of the spinous process of a typical vertebrae   both laminae  
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which structures of a typical vertebrae are the zygapophyses   articular processes  
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on which structure is the dens located   C2  
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Which structure is known as the "atlas"   C1  
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which structure is known as the "axis"   C2  
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on which structure is the dens located   body of C2  
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which cervical vertebral structures are perforated with a foramen for the passage of the vertebral artery and vein   transverse process  
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which vertebral structures have bifid tips   spinous processes of cervical vertebrae  
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with reference to the MSP, how do zygapophyseal joints open in cervical vertebrae   90 degress laterally  
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with reference to the MSP, how do zygapophyseal joints open in thoracic vertebrae   70-75 debress anteriorly  
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thoracic vertebrae differ from cervical and lumbar vertebrae because thoracic vertebrae have:   demifacets  
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which structures articulate with vertebral demifacets   heads of ribs  
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with reference to the MSP, how do zygapophyseal joints open in lumbar vertebrae   30-60 degress posteriorly  
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Lumbar vertebrae differ from cervical and thoracic vertebrae because lumbar vertebrae have:   broad, large spinous processes  
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which part of the sacrum form the joints with the ilia the pelvis   auricular surfaces  
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the AP projection that demonstates the dens using the Fuch's method differ from the AP projection (open moutn) becuase the Fuch's method:   extends the chin and keeps the mouth closed  
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The radiographer should not use the Fuch's method to obtain the AP projection of the dens if the patient is:   suspected to have a fracture or degenerative disease  
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which projection of the cervical vertebrae demonstrates the dens imaged within the foramen magnum   AP projection (Fuch's method)  
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which cervical structures are best domonstrated with the AP projection (open mouth)   C1 and C2  
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how and where should the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the cervical vertebral column   15-20 degrees cephalic to C4  
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how should the central ray be directed for the AP projection (open mouth)   perpendicular  
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how should the IR be positioned for the AP axial projection of the cervcal vertebral column   centered to C4  
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for which projection of the cervical vertebrae should the central ray be angled 15-20 degress cephalic   AP Axial projection  
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which evaluation criterion does not apply to the AP axial projection of the cervical vertebral column   C1 and C2 should be seen without mandibular superimposition  
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which projection of the cervical vertebral column requires an SID of 72 inches   Lateral projection  
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which maneuver should ne used to help obtain maximum depression of the shoulders in the lateral projection of the cervical vertebral column   suspend respiration after full expiration  
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what should be done so that the magnified shoulder farthes from the IR is projected below the lower cervical vertebrae for the lateral projection of the cervical vertebrae   direct a horizontal central ray to C4  
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what should be done to prevent madibular rami from superimposing cervical vertebrae in the lateral projection of the cervical vertebral column   elevate the chin  
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what should be done to reduce the magnification caused by the increased object-to-image distance in lateral projections of the cervical vertebrae   use a 72 inch SID  
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which projection of the cervical vertebral column uses the same central ray direction and centering as hypertension and hyperflexion studies of the cervical vertebrae   lateral projection  
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which projection of the cervical vertebrae demonstrates the spinous process elevated ans widly separated   hyperflexion lateral projection  
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which projection ot the cervical vertebrae demonstrates the spinous process depressed and in close approximation   hyperextension lateral projection  
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which projection of the cervical vertebrae should produce a radiographic image showing the patients mandibular body nearly perpendicular to the lower border of the radiograph   hyperlexion lateral projection  
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which projection of the cervical vertebrae must be exposed with a horizontal and perpendicular central ray   lateral  
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how should the central ray be directed for the AP axial oblique projections of the cervical vertebral column   15-20 degrees cephalic  
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how should the central ray be directed for PA axial oblique projection of the cervical vertebral column   15-20 degrees caudal  
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which projection of the cervical vertebral column best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina   AP axial oblique projection  
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which position of the cervical vertebral column best demonstrates the left intervertebral foramina with the central ray angles 15-20 degrees cephalic   right posterior oblique (RPO)  
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which position of the cervical vertebral column best demonstrates the right intervertebral foramina with the central ray angled 15- 20 degrees caudal   RAO  
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how many degrees from either the AP or the PA position should the entire body be rotated for oblique projections of the cervical column   45 degress  
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which evaluation criterion pertains to the AP projection (Fuch's method) of the cervical vertebrae   the entire dens should be seen through the foramen magnum  
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which evaluation criterion pertains to the AP axial projection of the cervical vertebral column   the spinous processes should equidistant to the pedicles  
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which evaluation criterion pertains to the lateral projection of the cervical column   all 7 cervical vertebrae should be seen  
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which evaluation criterion pertains to the AP axial projection of the cervical column   the intervertebral foramen should be open with those furthest from the IR demonstrated  
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which evaluation criterion pertains to PA axial oblique projections of the cervical vertebrae   the intervertebral foramina should be open with those closest to the IR well demonstrated  
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which projection should be included in a cervical series of the lateral projection does not demonstrate the C7 vertebrae   lateral projection swimmers view  
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for the lateral projection swimmers view of the cervical vertebrae, how and where should the CR be directed   perpendicular to the intervertebral disk space of C7 and T1  
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which structure is best demonstrated with the lateral swimmers view projection   lower cervical vertebrae  
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for the AP projection of the thoracic column where should the CR be directed on the anterior chest wall   slightly below the sternal angle  
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with reference to the patient, where should the top border of the IR be positioned for the AP projection of the thoracic column   1 1/2 to 2" above the top of the shoulders  
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for the AP projection of the thoracic column with the patient supine, why should the patients knees and hips be flexed   to reduce dorsal kyphosis  
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which projection most requires usage of the anode heel effect to improve image quality   AP projection of the thoracic column  
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which projection best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina of the thoracic column   lateral projection  
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when performing the lateral projection for the thoracic vertebrae, what is the preferred procedure that should ne performed when the long axis of the vertebral column is not horizontal   elevate the lower or upper thoracic region with a radiolucent support  
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to what level of the body should the CR be directed for lateral projection of the thoracic column   inferior angle of the scapula  
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what compensation should be made in the lateral projection of the thoracic column on a recumbent patient when the lower thoracic region is not parallel with the table   angle the CR 10-15 degrees cephalic  
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which structures are best demonstrated with the lateral position swimmers view   upper thoracic vertebrae  
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which projection of the vertebral column best demonstrates kyphosis   lateral projection of the thoracic vertebrae  
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which projection of vertebral column best demonstrates scoliosis   PA projection of thoracic vertebrae  
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which projection of the vertebral column best demonstrates lordosis   Lateral projection of lumbar vertebrae  
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why should the patient flex the hips and knees for the AP projection of the lumbar column   to reduce lordotic curvature  
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how should the IR be positioned for the AP projection of the lumbar vertebrae and sacrum   centered to level of iliac crests  
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which positioning maneuver should be performed to reduce the normal lordotic curvature for the AP projection of the lumbar column   flex hips and knees  
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which plane or line of the patient should be centered on the midline of the table for the AP projection of the lumbar column   MSP  
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where ahould the CR be directed for the AP projection of the lumbar column for a lumbo-sacral exam   L4  
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which plane of the patient should be centered on the midline of the table for the lateral projection of the lumbar column   midcoronal  
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which projection of the lumbar column best demonstrates intervertebral foramina   lateral projection  
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how many degrees and in which direction should the CR be directed for the lateral projection of the lumbar column when the vertebral column is parallel with the table   perpendicular  
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how many degrees and in what direction should the CR be directed for the lateral projection of the lumbar column when the lumbar column is not parallel with the table   5 degrees caudal for females and 8 degress caudal for males  
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how many degrees and in which direction should the CR be directed for the lateral projection of L5-S1 when the lumbar column is parallel with the table   perpendicular  
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which projection of the lumbar column best demonstrates zygapophyseal joints   AP olblique projection  
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which vertebral structures are best demonstrated if a supine patient is rotated 45 degrees with the right side elevated and a perpendicular CR is directed at the lumbar vertebrae   Zygapophyseal joints on the left side  
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which vertebral structures are best demonstrated with the AP oblique projection of the lumbar column with the patient RPO   Zygapophyseal joints of the right side  
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which vertebral structures are best demonstrated with the AP oblique projection of the lumbar column with the patient LPO   zygapophyseal joints on the left side  
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which positioning error most likely ocurred if the zygapophyseal joints were not well demonstrated and the pedicle was quite anterior on the vertebral body in AP oblique projection radiographs of the lumbar column   the patient was not rotated enough  
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which positioning error most likely occurred if the zygapophyseal joints were not well demonstrated and the pedicle was quite posterior on the vertebral body bar AP oblique projection radiographs of the lumbar column   the patient was rotated too much  
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which projection of the vertebral column demonstrates the "scottie dog"   Oblique projections of the lumbar column  
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what is demonstrated if the "scottie dog" is well visualized   zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar vertebrae  
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how many degrees of body rotation are necessary for the AP obliques projection of the lumbar vertebral column   45 degrees  
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which projection of the lumbar column places the MSP perpendicular to the IR   AP projection  
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which projection of the lumbar column places the MSP parallel to the IR   lateral projection  
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how many degress and in which direction should the CR be directed for AP axial projection of the lumboacral junction   30-35 degrees cephalic  
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which projection best demonstrates the right SI joint   AP oblique projection with the patient in the LPO position  
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which projection best demonstrates the left SI joint   AP oblique projection with the patient in the RPO position  
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how many degrees of body rotation from the supine position are required for AP oblique projections of the SI joints   25- 30 degrees  
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how many degrees and in which direction should the CR ne directed for AP axial projections of the sacrum   15 degrees cephalic  
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how many degrees and in which direction should the Cr be directed for AP projections of the coccyx   10 degrees caudal  
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how many degrees and in which direction should the CR be directed if it is necessary to have the patient prone for a PA projection of the coccyx   10 degrees cephalic  
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how many degrees and in which direction should the CR be directed for lateral projections of the sacrum   perpendicular  
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how many degrees and in what direction should the CR be directed for lateral projections of the coccyx   perpendicular  
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which projection of the Ferguson method should be performed to evaluate scoliosis   upright PA  
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