Skull, Spine, Pelvis Projections (5 of 8)

Question 1

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 1 in this image?

A - Sacral Wing
B - Facet Joint
C - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
D - Ilium

Answer 1

“Number 5 in this AP axial obliques view demonstrates the Facet Joint

Answer Key:
1 - Facet Joint
2 - Hyoid Bone
3 - Spinous Process
4 - Thyroid Cartilage
5 - Posterior Arch of the Atlas

Question 2

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 1 in this image?

A - Intervertebral Disk Space
B - Psoas
C - Coccyx Cornu
D - Inferior Vertebral Endplate”

Answer 2

“Number 1 in this lateral swimmers view demonstrates the Intervertebral Disk Space

Answer Key:
1 - Intervertebral Disk Space
2 - Spinous Process
3 - Facet Joint
4 - Articular Pillar
5 - Superior Vertebral Endplate

Question 3

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 1 in this image?

A - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
B - Sacral Wing
C - Intervertebral Foramen
D - Facet joint

Answer 3

“Number 1 in this lateral flexion and extension view demonstrates the Facet joint

Answer Key:
1 - Facet joint
2 - Spinous process
3 - Foramen transversarium of axis (Harris ring)
4 - External Occipital Protuberance
5 - Intervertebral disk space

Question 4

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 1 in this image?

A - Anterior Arch of the Atlas
B - Pedicle
C - Mandible
D - Spinous Process

Answer 4

“Number 1 in this AP Dens (Fuchs) view demonstrates the Mandible

Answer Key:
1 - Mandible
2 - Anterior Arch of the Atlas
3 - Foramen Magnum
4 - Body of the Axis
5 - Dens of the Axis

Question 5

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 1 in this image?

A - Body of the Vertebra
B - Pedicle
C - Inferior Pubic Ramus
D - Sacrum Canal

Answer 5

“Number 4 in this AP view demonstrates the Pedicle

Answer Key:
1 - Pedicle
2 - Spinous Process
3 - Body of the Vertebra
4 - Diaphragm
5 - Inferior Articular Process

Question 6

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 1 in this image?

A - Sacrum
B - Psoas
C - Head of the Rib
D - Transverse Process

Answer 6

“Number 1 in this lateral, breathing view demonstrates the Head of the Rib.

Answer Key:
1 - Head of the Rib
2 - Intervertebral Disk Space
3 - Intervertebral Foramen
4 - Superior Vertebral Endplate
5 - Diaphragm

Question 7

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 1 in this image?

A - Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
B - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
C - Pedicle
D - Intervertebral Disk Space

Answer 7

“Number 1 in this lateral, expiration view demonstrates the Intervertebral disk space.

Answer Key:
1 - Intervertebral Disk Space
2 - Aorta
3 - Posterior Superior Margin
4 - Transverse Process
5 - Inferior Vertebral Endplate

Question 8

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 1 in this image?

A - Sacrum
B - Spinous Process
C - Scapula
D - Intervertebral Disk Space

Answer 8

“Number 1 in this AP or PA view demonstrates the Scapula.

Answer Key:
1 - Scapula
2 - Rib
3 - Body of the vertebra
4 - Clavicle
5 - Transverse process

Question 9

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 1 in this image?

A - Spinous Process
B - Superior Articular Facet
C - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
D - Sacrum

Answer 9

“Number 5 in this lateral view demonstrates the Spinous Process

Answer Key:
1 - Spinous Process
2 - Intervertebral Disk Space
3 - Body of the Vertebra
4 - Diaphragm
5 - Sacrum (S1)h

Question 10

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 2 in this image?

A - Sacral Wing
B - Hyoid Bone
C - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
D - Ilium

Answer 10

“Number 5 in this AP axial obliques view demonstrates the Hyoid Bone

Answer Key:
1 - Facet Joint
2 - Hyoid Bone
3 - Spinous Process
4 - Thyroid Cartilage
5 - Posterior Arch of the Atlas

Question 11

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 2 in this image?

A - Intervertebral Disk Space
B - Femoral Neck
C - Spinous Process
D - Transverse Process

Answer 11

“Number 2 in this lateral swimmers view demonstrates the Spinous Process.

Answer Key:
1 - Intervertebral Disk Space
2 - Spinous Process
3 - Facet Joint
4 - Articular Pillar
5 - Superior Vertebral Endplate

Question 12

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 2 in this image?

A - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
B - Sacral Wing
C - Intervertebral Foramen
D - Spinous process

Answer 12

“Number 2 in this lateral flexion and extension view demonstrates the Spinous process

Answer Key:
1 - Facet joint
2 - Spinous process
3 - Foramen transversarium of axis (Harris ring)
4 - External Occipital Protuberance
5 - Intervertebral disk space

Question 13

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 2 in this image?

A - Anterior Arch of the Atlas
B - Pedicle
C - Anterior Arch of the Atlas
D - Spinous Process

Answer 13

“Number 2 in this AP Dens (Fuchs) view demonstrates the Anterior Arch of the Atlas

Answer Key:
1 - Mandible
2 - Anterior Arch of the Atlas
3 - Foramen Magnum
4 - Body of the Axis
5 - Dens of the Axis

Question 14

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 2 in this image?

A - Ischial Tuberosity
B - Sacral Foramina
C - Sacrum
D - Spinous Process

Answer 14

“Number 4 in this AP view demonstrates the Spinous Process

Answer Key:
1 - Pedicle
2 - Spinous Process
3 - Body of the Vertebra
4 - Diaphragm
5 - Inferior Articular Process

Question 15

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 2 in this image?

A - Sacrum
B - Diaphragm
C - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
D - Intervertebral Disk Space

Answer 15

“Number 2 in this lateral, breathing view demonstrates the Intervertebral Disk Space.

Answer Key:
1 - Head of the Rib
2 - Intervertebral Disk Space
3 - Intervertebral Foramen
4 - Superior Vertebral Endplate
5 - Diaphragm

Question 16

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 2 in this image?

A - Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
B - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
C - Pedicle
D - Aorta

Answer 16

“Number 1 in this lateral, expiration view demonstrates the Aorta.

Answer Key:
1 - Intervertebral Disk Space
2 - Aorta
3 - Posterior Superior Margin
4 - Transverse Process
5 - Inferior Vertebral Endplate

Question 17

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 2 in this image?

A - Sacrum
B - Spinous Process
C - Scapula
D - Intervertebral Disk Space

Answer 17

“Number 2 in this AP or PA view demonstrates the Rib

Answer Key:
1 - Scapula
2 - Rib
3 - Body of the vertebra
4 - Clavicle
5 - Transverse process

Question 18

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 2 in this image?

A - Superior Articular Process
B - Sacrum
C - Intervertebral Disk Space
D - Hyoid Bone

Answer 18

“Number 5 in this lateral view demonstrates the Intervertebral Disk Space

Answer Key:
1 - Spinous Process
2 - Intervertebral Disk Space
3 - Body of the Vertebra
4 - Diaphragm
5 - Sacrum (S1)

Question 19

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 3 in this image?

A - Sacrum Canal
B - Sacrum
C - Spinous Process
D - Ilium

Answer 19

“Number 5 in this AP axial obliques view demonstrates the Spinous Process

Answer Key:
1 - Facet Joint
2 - Hyoid Bone
3 - Spinous Process
4 - Thyroid Cartilage
5 - Posterior Arch of the Atlas

Question 20

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 3 in this image?

A - Facet Joint
B - Psoas
C - Coccyx Cornu
D - Inferior Vertebral Endplate

Answer 20

“Number 3 in this lateral swimmers view demonstrates the Facet Joint

Answer Key:
1 - Intervertebral Disk Space
2 - Spinous Process
3 - Facet Joint
4 - Articular Pillar
5 - Superior Vertebral Endplate

Question 21

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 3 in this image?

A - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
B - Sacral Wing
C - Intervertebral Foramen
D - Foramen Transversarium of Axis (Harris Ring)

Answer 21

“Number 3 in this lateral flexion and extension view demonstrates the Foramen transversarium of axis (Harris ring)

Answer Key:
1 - Facet joint
2 - Spinous process
3 - Foramen transversarium of axis (Harris ring)
4 - External Occipital Protuberance
5 - Intervertebral disk space

Question 22

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 3 in this image?

A - Anterior Arch of the Atlas
B - Pedicle
C - Foramen Magnum
D - Transverse Process

Answer 22

“Number 3 in this AP Dens (Fuchs) view demonstrates the Foramen Magnum

Answer Key:
1 - Mandible
2 - Anterior Arch of the Atlas
3 - Foramen Magnum
4 - Body of the Axis
5 - Dens of the Axis

Question 23

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 3 in this image?

A - Ischial Tuberosity
B - Sacral Foramina
C - Sacrum
D - Body of the Vertebra

Answer 23

“Number 4 in this AP view demonstrates the Body of the Vertebra

Answer Key:
1 - Pedicle
2 - Spinous Process
3 - Body of the Vertebra
4 - Diaphragm
5 - Inferior Articular Process

Question 24

“What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 3 in this image?

A - Femoral Head
B - Inferior Vertebral Endplate
C - Superior Vertebral Endplate
D - Intervertebral Foramen

Answer 24

“Number 3 in this lateral, breathing view demonstrates the Intervertebral Foramen.

Answer Key:
1 - Head of the Rib
2 - Intervertebral Disk Space
3 - Intervertebral Foramen
4 - Superior Vertebral Endplate
5 - Diaphragm

Question 25

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 3 in this image? A - Inferior Vertebral Endplate B - Sacral Foramina C - Transverse Process D - Posterior Superior Margin

Answer 25

"Number 1 in this lateral, expiration view demonstrates the Posterior Superior Margin. Answer Key: 1 - Intervertebral Disk Space 2 - Aorta 3 - Posterior Superior Margin 4 - Transverse Process 5 - Inferior Vertebral Endplate

Question 26

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 3 in this image? A - Sacral Wing B - Inferior Vertebral Endplate C - Sacrum D - Body of the Vertebra

Answer 26

"Number 3 in this AP or PA view demonstrates the Body of the vertebra. Answer Key: 1 - Scapula 2 - Rib 3 - Body of the vertebra 4 - Clavicle 5 - Transverse process

Question 27

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 3 in this image? A - Intervertebral Disk Space B - Body of the Vertebra C - Superior Articular Process D - Inferior Vertebral Endplate

Answer 27

"Number 5 in this lateral view demonstrates the Body of the Vertebra Answer Key: 1 - Spinous Process 2 - Intervertebral Disk Space 3 - Body of the Vertebra 4 - Diaphragm 5 - Sacrum (S1)

Question 28

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 4 in this image? A - Inferior Articular Process B - Thyroid Cartilage C - Iliac Crest Apophysis D - Sacrum

Answer 28

"Number 5 in this AP axial obliques view demonstrates the Thyroid Cartilage Answer Key: 1 - Facet Joint 2 - Hyoid Bone 3 - Spinous Process 4 - Thyroid Cartilage 5 - Posterior Arch of the Atlas

Question 29

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 4 in this image? A - Intervertebral Disk Space B - Femoral Neck C - Articular Pillar D - Transverse Process

Answer 29

"Number 4 in this lateral swimmers view demonstrates the Articular pillar. Answer Key: 1 - Intervertebral Disk Space 2 - Spinous Process 3 - Facet Joint 4 - Articular Pillar 5 - Superior Vertebral Endplate

Question 30

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 4 in this image? A - Iliac Crest B - Sacral Ala C - External Occipital Protuberance D - Sacrum

Answer 30

"Number 4 in this lateral flexion and extension view demonstrates the External Occipital Protuberance Answer Key: 1 - Facet joint 2 - Spinous process 3 - Foramen transversarium of axis (Harris ring) 4 - External Occipital Protuberance 5 - Intervertebral disk space

Question 31

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 4 in this image? A - Tubercle of First Rib B - Sacral Foramina C - Sacrum D - Body of the Axis

Answer 31

"Number 4 in this AP Dens (Fuchs) view demonstrates the Body of the Axis Answer Key: 1 - Mandible 2 - Anterior Arch of the Atlas 3 - Foramen Magnum 4 - Body of the Axis 5 - Dens of the Axis

Question 32

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 4 in this image? A - Iliac Crest B - Sacrococcygeal Articulation C - Diaphragm D - Sacral Foramina

Answer 32

"Number 4 in this AP view demonstrates the Diaphragm Answer Key: 1 - Pedicle 2 - Spinous Process 3 - Body of the Vertebra 4 - Diaphragm 5 - Inferior Articular Process

Question 33

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 4 in this image? A - Superior Vertebral Endplate B - Joint Space of the Hip C - Sacrum (S1) D - Iliopubic Line

Answer 33

"Number 4 in this lateral, breathing view demonstrates the Superior vertebral endplate. Answer Key: 1 - Head of the Rib 2 - Intervertebral Disk Space 3 - Intervertebral Foramen 4 - Superior Vertebral Endplate 5 - Diaphragm

Question 34

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 4 in this image? A - Inferior Vertebral Endplate B - Sacral Foramina C - Transverse Process D - Posterior Superior Margin

Answer 34

"Number 1 in this lateral, expiration view demonstrates the Transverse Process. Answer Key: 1 - Intervertebral Disk Space 2 - Aorta 3 - Posterior Superior Margin 4 - Transverse Process 5 - Inferior Vertebral Endplate

Question 35

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 4 in this image? A - Sacral Wing B - Inferior Vertebral Endplate C - Sacrum D - Body of the Vertebra

Answer 35

"Number 4 in this AP or PA view demonstrates the Clavicle. Answer Key: 1 - Scapula 2 - Rib 3 - Body of the vertebra 4 - Clavicle 5 - Transverse process

Question 36

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 4 in this image? A - Intervertebral Disk Space B - Body of the Vertebra C - Superior Articular Process D - Inferior Vertebral Endplate

Answer 36

"Number 5 in this lateral view demonstrates the Diaphragm Answer Key: 1 - Spinous Process 2 - Intervertebral Disk Space 3 - Body of the Vertebra 4 - Diaphragm 5 - Sacrum (S1)

Question 37

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 5 in this image? A - Inferior Articular Process B - Posterior Arch of the Atlas C - Lateral Mass of Atlas D - Anterior Arch of the Atlas

Answer 37

"Number 5 in this AP axial obliques view demonstrates the Posterior Arch of the Atlas Answer Key: 1 - Facet Joint 2 - Hyoid Bone 3 - Spinous Process 4 - Thyroid Cartilage 5 - Posterior Arch of the Atlas

Question 38

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 5 in this image? A - Superior Vertebral Endplate B - Inferior Vertebral Endplate C - Joint Space of the Hip D - Sacrum

Answer 38

"Number 5 in this lateral swimmers view demonstrates the Superior Vertebral Endplate Answer Key: 1 - Intervertebral Disk Space 2 - Spinous Process 3 - Facet Joint 4 - Articular Pillar 5 - Superior Vertebral Endplate

Question 39

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 5 in this image? A - Iliac Crest B - Sacral Ala C - Intervertebral Disk Space D - Sacrum

Answer 39

"Number 5 in this lateral flexion and extension view demonstrates the Intervertebral disk space. Answer Key: 1 - Facet joint 2 - Spinous process 3 - Foramen transversarium of axis (Harris ring) 4 - External Occipital Protuberance 5 - Intervertebral disk space

Question 40

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 5 in this image? A - Sacral Wing B - Inferior Vertebral Endplate C - Transverse Process D - Dens of the Axis

Answer 40

"Number 5 in this AP Dens (Fuchs) view demonstrates the Dens of the Axis Answer Key: 1 - Mandible 2 - Anterior Arch of the Atlas 3 - Foramen Magnum 4 - Body of the Axis 5 - Dens of the Axis

Question 41

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 5 in this image? A - Sacral Foramina B - Inferior Articular Process C - Superior Acetabular Rim D - Femoral Neck

Answer 41

"Number 4 in this AP view demonstrates the Inferior Articular Process Answer Key: 1 - Pedicle 2 - Spinous Process 3 - Body of the Vertebra 4 - Diaphragm 5 - Inferior Articular Process

Question 42

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 5 in this image? A - Diaphragm B - Inferior Vertebral Endplate C - Sacral Foramina D - Inferior Articular Process

Answer 42

"Number 5 in this lateral, breathing view demonstrates the Diaphragm. Answer Key: 1 - Head of the Rib 2 - Intervertebral Disk Space 3 - Intervertebral Foramen 4 - Superior Vertebral Endplate 5 - Diaphragm

Question 43

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 5 in this image? A - Greater Sciatic Notch B - Sacrum C - Sacroiliac Joint D - Inferior Vertebral Endplate

Answer 43

"Number 1 in this lateral, expiration view demonstrates the Inferior Vertebral Endplate Answer Key: 1 - Intervertebral Disk Space 2 - Aorta 3 - Posterior Superior Margin 4 - Transverse Process 5 - Inferior Vertebral Endplate

Question 44

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 5 in this image? A - Transverse Process B - Sacral Wing C - Iliac Crest D - Sacrum

Answer 44

"Number 5 in this AP or PA view demonstrates the Transverse process. Answer Key: 1 - Scapula 2 - Rib 3 - Body of the vertebra 4 - Clavicle 5 - Transverse process

Question 45

"What is the anatomical structure identified by the number 5 in this image? A - Sacrum (S1) B - Superior Pubic Ramus C - Pedicle D - Sacroiliac Joint

Answer 45

"Number 5 in this lateral view demonstrates the Sacrum (S1). Answer Key: 1 - Spinous Process 2 - Intervertebral Disk Space 3 - Body of the Vertebra 4 - Diaphragm 5 - Sacrum (S1)