C spine Flashcards
unique features of the cervical spine
transverse foramina on transverse processes, bifid spinous processes
another name for C1 is
atlas
another name for C2 is
axis
which cervical vertebrae has no vertebral body
C1
SID for AP axial
40
SID for AP Fuchs for dens
40
SID for laterall (swimmers technique)
40
SID for lateral (Grandy) c spine
72
SID for lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension
72
SID for AP axial obliques (all) c spine
72
breathing technique for lateral c spine
suspended expiration to depress shoulders
breathing technique AP open mouth
patient says “ah” to depress tongue
swimmers technique breathing instructions
suspend respiration or shallow breaths to obscure lung detail
CR for Fuchs
extend chin until vertical (or horizontal for upright), CR enters below chin
what does AP Fuchs show?
dens lying within the circular foramen magnum