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Spine Study Test

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What is the routine for an AP Axial Spine?
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What are the routines for a C-Spine?
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What is the vertebral column for:
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What is the routine for an AP Thoracic Spine?
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What is articulation:
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Spine radiography may be peformed with the patient:
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What is spina bifida:
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The positioning steps for the AP projection of the upper cervical spine open-mouth technique include:
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The articular surfaces of the articular processes of the vertebrae are called:
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What is the routine for a L5-S1 special view?
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What is the routine for an AP Lumbar Spine?
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The projection commonly called the swimmer's technique will demonstrate which region of the spine?
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What is a facet?
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What is a discetomy with fusion?
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What is different about the Thoracic spine:
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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:
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The number of vertebrae in the normal cervical spine is:
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What is the definition of a Hernia:
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The central ray for a lateral projection of the lumbar spine when using a 35 x 43 cm IR is:
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For which of the following projections is it most important to consider the anode heel effect:
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FFD: 40", 7x17lw (men) 14x17lw (scoliosis). Supine. Anode heel effect, CR entering between T1-T7. Deep inspiration.
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Perpendicular to the IR through L3 and L4
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Removal of a disc
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Lamina failed to unite posteriorally
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Facets
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Joint where bones are joined together
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Seven
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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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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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Smooth area for articulation
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To support and protect the spinal cord
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Protrusion of a structure through a wall which normally contains it
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Upright, supine or prone
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AP projection of the thoracic spine
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FFD: 40", film size 14x17lw. Supine. Flex knees.CR is perpendicular to the film entering L3 (Iliac Crest)- must see symphasis pubis
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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
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AP Axial, Oblique, Lateral and special view
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Cervial/Thoracic
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Facets or articulation with ribs
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AP projection of the coccyx
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When the posterior portions of the neural arch fail to close during early embryonic development, the condition is known as:
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What is the other name for the Thoracic spine:
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Which condition is demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography but is not normally seen on routine radiography?
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Which palpable landmark would be used when positioning for an AP projection of the lumber spine?
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The region of the spine that consists of five vertebrae and has a lordotic curve is the:
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Which region of the spine is the most common site of pathologic compression fracture of vertebral bodies due to osteoporosis:
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A shallow breathing technique is used to advantage when taking a lateral projection of the:
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When an anteroposterior (AP)projection of the cervical spine is performed, the central ray is directed:
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Herniated Nucleus Pulposus - slipped or ruptured disc
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Abnormal lateral curve

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