CERVICAL VERTABRAE

Question 1

Used to demo presence or absence of cervical ribs?

Answer 1

AP AXIAL PROJECTION

Question 2

In AP AXIAL PROJECTION of cervical vertebrae, what CRD is used?

a. 10-15 deg cranial
b. 10-15 deg caudal
c. 15-20 deg cranial
d. 15-20 deg caudal

Answer 2

c. 15-20 deg cranial

Question 3

In AP AXIAL PROJECTION of cervical vertebrae, what CRD is used?

a. 10-15 deg cranial
b. 10-15 deg caudal
c. 15-20 deg cranial
d. 15-20 deg caudal

Answer 3

c. 15-20 deg cranial

Question 4

C1 fracture

Answer 4

Jefferson fx

Question 5

C2 fracture

Answer 5

Hangman

Question 6

Why does occlusal plane is placed perpendicular to IR?

Answer 6

prevent SI of mandible & midcervical vertebrae

Question 7

Demo entire C1-C7

Answer 7

Grandy Method LATERAL PROJECTION

Question 8

What SID is used for Lateral Projection of Cervical vertebrae?

a. 40” SID
b. 43” SID
c. 60/70” SID
d. 70/80” SID

Answer 8

c. 60/70” SID

Question 9

Demo C1-C7, elevated & widely separated spinous processes

Answer 9

Hyperflexion Lateral Projection

Question 10

Demo C1-C7, depressed spinous processes

Answer 10

Hyperextension Lateral Projection

Question 11

Demo normal AP movement or absence of movement; functional studies of cervical vertebrae

Answer 11

Hyperflexion & Hyperextension Lateral Projection

Question 12

Demo intervertebral foramina & pedicles farthest from IR

a. AP AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION
b. PA AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION
c. LATERAL PROJECTION

Answer 12

a. AP AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION

Question 13

In AP Axial Oblique Projection of Cervical, how much central ray angulation is used?

a. 15-20 deg cranial
b. 15-20 deg caudal
c. 30-35 deg caudal
d. 30-35 deg cranial

Answer 13

a. 15-20 deg cranial

Question 14

Body obliquity in AP Axial Oblique Projection

Answer 14

45 deg RPO/ LPO

Question 15

Demo fx of articular process dislocation/ subluxation

Answer 15

Boylston Suggestion: Oblique Projection functional studies

Question 16

Body obliquity in PA Axial Oblique Projection

Answer 16

45 deg RAO/ LAO

Question 17

Demo intervertebral foramina & pedicles closest to IR

Answer 17

PA AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION

Question 18

Demo entire cervical column in AP PROJECTION?

Answer 18

Otonello Method/ Wagging Jaw Technique

Question 19

In PA Axial Oblique Projection, how much central ray angulation is used?

a. 15-20 deg cranial
b. 15-20 deg caudal
c. 30-35 deg caudal
d. 30-35 deg cranial

Answer 19

b. 15-20 deg caudal

Question 20

PROJECTIONS used in Cervical Vertebrae

Answer 20

I. AP AXIAL PROJECTION
II. LATERAL PROJECTION GRANDY METHOD
III. HYPERFLEXION & HYPEREXTENSION LATERAL PROJECTION
IV. AP AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION
V. PA AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION
VI. OTONELLO METHOD/ WAGGING JAW TECHNIQUE

Question 21

VERTEBRAL ARCH (PILLARS) PROJECTIONS

Answer 21

I. AP AXIAL PROJECTION
II. AP AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION
III. PA AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION
IV. Twinning & Pawlow Method LATERAL PROJECTION Swimmer’s Technique

Question 22

Useful for demo cervicothoracic spinous processes in pt w/ whiplash injury?

Answer 22

AP Axial Projection

Question 23

In AP Axial Projection of Vertebral arch (Pillars), how much central ray angulation is used?

a. 25 deg caudal
b. 25 deg cranial
c. 30 deg caudal
d. 30 deg cranial

Answer 23

a. 25 deg caudal
(20-30 deg caudal)

Question 24

In PA Axial Projection of Vertebral arch (Pillars), how much central ray angulation is used?

a. 40 deg caudal
b. 40 deg cranial
c. 30 deg caudal
d. 30 deg cranial

Answer 24

b. 40 deg cranial
(35-45 deg cranial)

Question 25

Used to demo vertebral arches when pt cannot HYPEREXTEND for AP/PA Axial Projection?

Answer 25

AP AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION

Question 26

In PA AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION, the head is rotated? a. 20 deg b. 21 deg c. 40 deg d. 45 deg

Answer 26

d. 45 deg

Question 27

Demo cervicothoracic region (C7-T1) & performed when shoulder obscure C7 on Lateral cervical spine projection:

Answer 27

LATERAL PROJECTION Twinning & Pawlow Method

Question 28

PAWLOW METHOD

Answer 28

Lat recumbent Head elevated on pt arm

Question 29

TWINNING METHOD

Answer 29

Upright Elbow flexed Forearm rested on head

Question 30

To better demo IV disk spaces?

Answer 30

Monda Recommendation 5-15 deg cranial