Spine Flashcards
(32 cards)
The region of the spine that consist of 5 vertebrae and has a lordotic curve is the
Lumbar spine
The articular surfaces of the articular processes of the vertebrae are called
Facet
The cyclindrical anterior portion of a typical vertebra is called
The Body
Number if vertebrar in the normal cervicale spine
7
The axis is another name for which vertebra
C2
Toothlike projection on the axis around whic of the atlas rotates is called
The dens or odontoid process
When an AP projection of the cervical spine is performed the central ray is directed
15 degree cephalad
A shallow breathing technique is used to advantage when taking a lateral projection of the
Thoracic spine
For which of the following projection is it most important to consider the anode heel effect when positioning the patient
Ap projection of the thoracic spine
A supine position with the central ray directed 10 degrees caudad inch inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine is used to demonstrate an
Ap axial projection of the coccyx
Spine radiography maybe be performed with the patient
Up right, supine , prone
Patient breathing instructions for all projection of the lumbar spine should include
Suspend breathing on expiration
The central ray got a lateral projection of the lumbar spine is centered
Perpendicular to ir through L4
In the midaxillary line
The projection commonly called the swimmers technique will demonstrate which region of the spine
Cervicothoracic región
The positioning steps for AP projection of the upper cervical spine open mouth technique include which of the following
Align. midsagittal plane perpendicular to the ir
Align the occlusal plane and base of the skull parallel to the horizontal plane
Use close Collimation
Which palpable landmark would be used when positioning for an Ap projection of the lumbar spine
Iliac crest
When posterior portions of the neutral arch fails to close during early embryonic development the condition is known as
Spina bífida
Which region of the spine is the most common site of pathologic compression fractures of vertebral bodies due to osteoporosis in elderly women
Thoracic region
Which of the following conditions Is demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography but is not normally seen on routine radiography
Disk herniation
List section of the spine and state the number of vertebrae or vertebral segments in each
Cervical spine 7 vertebrae
Thoracic spine 12 vertebrae
Lumbar spine 5. Vertebrae
Sacrum 5 segment
Coccyx 4 segment
Which spinal segment have a Kyphotic curve and which have a lordotic curve
Cervical and lumbar spine have Lordotic curve
Thoracic spine has kyphotic curve
Sacrum and coccyx together form kyphotic curve
How do the Atlas and axis differ from the other cervical vertebrae
Atlas has no body superior articular process are at a different angle from superior articular process of her cervical vertebrae. Axis has a superior projection from the body called dens
Atlas is capable of rotation on the axis greater that other vertebrae
Mental point
Inferior mid portion of lower jaw
Mastoid process
Bone projection behind earlobe
