Spine

Question 1

An RAO C- spine position demonstrates

Answer 1

Right intervertebral formina

Question 2

What is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine called

Answer 2

Scoliosis

Question 3

Which of the following angles is required for an AP projection of the sacrum

Answer 3

15 degrees cephalad

Question 5

The central ray angle and direction for an AP axial c spine projection is

Answer 5

15-20 degrees cephalad

Question 6

When looking at the Scotty dog in an oblique lumbar spine projection the eye of the Scotty dog is

Answer 6

Pedicle

Question 7

When doing the Ferguson method for a scoliosis patient why is the patient positioned in an AP

Answer 7

Better radiation protection

Question 8

What is recommended SID for an AP projection of lumbar spine

Answer 8

48”

Question 9

Which of the following is the proper tube angle for an AP procesión of the coccyx

Answer 9

10 degrees caudad

Question 10

If the patient is in the lateral position for a cervical spine examination and has the chin elevated as much as possible, then the view being performed would be

Answer 10

Hyper extension

Question 11

In which view of the cervical spine should the spinous process be demonstrated in profile

Answer 11

Lateral grande method

Question 12

How is the central ray directed for a PA oblique projection of the cervical spine

Answer 12

15-20 caudal

Question 13

Where do you put the top of IR for an AP projection of thoracic spine

Answer 13

1 1/2 to 2” above the shoulders

Question 14

A 45 degree oblique of the lumbar spine is used to visualize which of the following

Answer 14

Zygapopyseal joints

Question 15

For the lateral projection where should the central ray enter on the patients body

Answer 15

Level ASIS & 3 1/2 inches posterior

Question 16

What vertebral joint are demonstrated with the axial projection of the SI joints

Answer 16

L5 - S1 and SI joints

Question 17

What are the breathing instructions for an AP projection of the sacrum and coccyx

Answer 17

Suspended

Question 18

When taking an AP projection of the lumbosaxral spine the central ray should enter on midsagittal place and

Answer 18

At level iliac crest

Question 19

Which projection of the cervical spine shows the dens process within the foramen magnum

Answer 19

Fuchs

Question 20

How is the central ray directed for the AP axial projection of the SI joints

Answer 20

30-35 degrees cephalad

Question 21

On an oblique lumbar spine of the joint is not well demonstrated and the pedocle is anterior on the vertebral body the patient is

Answer 21

Not rotated enough

Question 22

The central ray location for an AP t spur projection is at

Answer 22

T7

Question 23

The snout of the Scotty dog in an oblique lumbar spine projection anatomically correlates to the

Answer 23

Transverse process

Question 24

The ear of the Scotty dog in an oblique lumbar spine projection anatomically correlates to the

Answer 24

Superior articular process

Question 25

How many degrees is the patient roatated for an AP oblique projection of the cervical spine

Answer 25

45 degrees

Question 26

Where is the cr directed for pa oblique projection of c sound

Answer 26

Level c4

Question 27

For ap right + left bending projection of the lumbar spine the central ray is directed

Answer 27

Perpendicular to the level of the third lumbar vertebrae

Question 29

How many degrees is the patient obliques for an RPO or LPO projection of lumbar spine

Answer 29

44 degrees

Question 30

In an RPO projection of the lumbar spun the __ are demonstrated

Answer 30

Right zygapophyseal jts

Question 31

To know that patient is not rotated in an AP pro chevron of l spine where should the spinous process be located

Answer 31

Center over the vertebral body

Question 32

What is Breathing instruction for a lateral projection of t spine

Answer 32

Suspended expiration

Question 33

T Or F : The cr for the lateral coccyx is perpendicular and directed to a point 3 1/2 inches posterior to the ASIS and 2 inches inferior

Answer 33

T

Question 34

T or F : the eye of the Scotty dog represents the lamina of the vertebra

Answer 34

F

Question 35

T or F : the neck of the Scotty dog is best demonstrated the oars interarticularis of the vertebrae

Answer 35

T

Question 36

T or F : The Scotty dog is best demonstrated in the lateral lumber projection

Answer 36

F

Question 37

T or F : the cr is directed at an average angle of 30-35 degrees cephalad for the AP axil projection of the sacroiliac joints

Answer 37

T

Question 38

T or F : for the the AP oblique projection of the sacroiliac joints the central ray is perpendicular to the IR angering 1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS

Answer 38

T

Question 39

T or F the degree and direction of the angle of the tube for and AP coccyx is 10 degrees cephalad

Answer 39

F

Question 40

T or F : the Ferguson method of a scoliosis study should be done PA to reduce radiation exsposure to radiosensitive organs

Answer 40

T

Question 41

T or F for a lateral projection of the t spin the midsaggitak plave should be centered to the midline of the grid

Answer 41

F

Question 42

T or F the right lateral is preferred for the t spine to place the heart closer to the it

Answer 42

F

Question 43

For any oblique projection of the c spine the __ should be open

Answer 43

Intervertebral formina

Question 44

In any oblique projection of the lumbar spine the shoulder be open

Answer 44

Zygopophaseal jt

Question 45

How + where does the central ray enter on the patient for an ap axial projection of the sacroiliac joints

Answer 45

CR male 30 cephalad female 35 cephalad @ 2 “ superior to pubic symphysis

Question 46

Name the reason that a person could be having an AP right + left bending view of l spine

Question 47

Explain why an angle would possible be used on either lateral t pine or lateral k spine & what angle would be for male / female pt

Answer 47

To open up jt space that are not well demonstrated

Question 48

In either scam of c spine or t spine what determines wether swimmers is taken

Answer 48

If t1 is shown