Study guide: Lumbar/sacrum/coccyx Flashcards
(118 cards)
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What do you see on an AP L-Spine
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intervertebral disk spaces
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AP L-Spine
Cassette size?
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14x17
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AP L-Spine
SID?
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48”
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AP L-Spine
What is the patient position?
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Supine, upright
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AP L-Spine
What is the IR position for lumbosacral?
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@level of iliac crest
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AP L-Spine
What is the IR position for lumbar only?
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@1.5” above the iliac crest
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AP L-Spine
What is the Central Ray position for Lumbosacral?
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@level of iliac crest
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AP L-Spine
What is the Central Ray position for Lumbar only?
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@1.5” above the iliac crest
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For Ap L-Spine what is the breathing technique used?
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Suspend at end of expiration
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For AP L-Spine what is the collimation for Lumbosacral?
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8x17
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For AP L-Spine what is the collimation for Lumbar only?
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8x14
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For Lateral L-Spine what is being seen?
A
Intervertebral Foramina
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For Lateral L-Spine what is the cassette size?
A
14x17
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For Laeral L-Spine what is the SID?
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40”
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For Lateral L-Spine what is the patient position?
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(lateral) upright/recumbent
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For Lateral L-Spine what is the IR position for Lumbosacral?
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@level of the iliac crest
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For lateral L-Spine what is the IR position for Lumbar only?
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1.5” above the iliac crest
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For Lateral L-Spine what is the central ray position for Lumbosacral?
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@ the level of the iliac crest
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For Lateral L-Spine what is the central ray position for lumbar only?
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1.5” above the iliac crest
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For Lateral L-Spine what is the breathing technique used?
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Suspend at the end of expiration
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For Lateral L-Spine what is the collimation for Lumbosacral?
A
8x17
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For Lateral L-Spine what is the collimation for Lumbar only?
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8x14
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For L5-S1 Lateral “Spot” what is the cassette size?
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10x12
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For L5-S1 Lateral “Spot” what is the SID?
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40”
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For L5-S1 Lateral "Spot" what is the patient position?
lateral recumbent
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For L5-S1 Lateral "Spot" what is the IR Position?
center to Central ray
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For L5-S1 Lateral "Spot" what is the Central Ray position?
center on coronal plane, 2" posterior to ASIS ad 1.5" below iliac crest
Use 5-8 degree caudal
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For L5-S1 Lateral "Spot" what is the breathing technique used?
suspend
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For L5-S1 Lateral "Spot" what is the collimation?
6x8
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For l-spine AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is being seen?
zygapophyseal joints closest to the IR
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For l-spine AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the cassette size?
10x 12 or 14x17
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For l-spine AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the SID?
40"
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For l-spine AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the patient position?
recumbent upright with an 45 degree angle for the joints closest to the IR, or 60 degree angle to see L5-S1
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For l-spine AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) What is the IR position?
center to central ray
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For l-spine AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the Central ray position?
2" medial to ASIS and 1.5" above iliac crest
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For l-spine AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the breathing technique used?
suspend at end of expiration
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For l-spine AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the collimation?
9x14
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For L-spine PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is being seen?
zygapophyseal joints farthest from IR
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For L-spine PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the cassette size?
10x12 or 14x17
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For L-spine PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the SID?
40"
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For L-spine PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the patient position?
upright, recumbent with 45 degree angle to show joints farthest or 60 degree angle for L5-S1
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For L-spine PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the IR position?
center to central ray
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For L-spine PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the central ray position?
enter elevated side, 2" lateral to palpable spinous process and 1.5" above crest
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For L-spine PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the breathing technique used?
suspend at end of respiration
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For L-spine PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the collimation?
9x14
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For L-spine AP/PA Axial "Ferguson Method" what is the cassette size?
10x12
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For L-spine AP/PA Axial "Ferguson Method" what is the SID?
40"
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For L-spine AP/PA Axial "Ferguson Method" what is the patient position?
supine (MSP centered)
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For L-spine AP/PA Axial "Ferguson Method" what is the IR position?
center to Central ray
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For L-spine AP/PA Axial "Ferguson Method" what is the central ray position?
1.5" above the pubic symphysis
| 30-35 degree cephalic angle
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For L-spine AP/PA Axial "Ferguson Method" what is the breathing technique used?
suspend
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For L-spine AP/PA Axial "Ferguson Method" what is the collimation?
8x10
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For Sacroiliac Joints AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the cassette size?
10x12
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For Sacroiliac Joints AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is being seen?
SI joint farthest from the IR
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For Sacroiliac Joints AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the SID?
40"
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For Sacroiliac Joints AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) What is the Patient position?
supine with 25-30 degree angle
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For Sacroiliac Joints AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the IR position?
@ the level of the ASIS
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For Sacroiliac Joints AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the Central ray position?
center 1" medial to the elevated ASIS
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For Sacroiliac Joints AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the breathing technique used?
suspend
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For Sacroiliac Joints AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the collimation size?
6x10
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For Sacroiliac Joints PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is being seen?
SI joint closest to the IR
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For Sacroiliac Joints PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the cassette size?
10x12
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For Sacroiliac Joints PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the SID?
40"
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For Sacroiliac Joints PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) What is the patient position?
prone with 25-30 degree angle
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For Sacroiliac Joints PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the IR position?
@ the level of the ASIS
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For Sacroiliac Joints PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the central ray position?
centered 1" medial to ASIS
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For Sacroiliac Joints PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the breathing technique used?
suspend
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For Sacroiliac Joints PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) what is the collimation?
6x10
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For the Sacrum AP/PA Axial what is the cassette size?
10x12
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For the Sacrum AP/PA Axial what is the SID?
40"
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For the Sacrum AP/PA Axial what is the patient position?
supine/prone
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For the Sacrum AP/PA Axial what is the IR position?
center to central ray
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For the Sacrum AP/PA Axial what is the central ray position?
Supine: 15 degrees cephalic- 2" above pubic symphysis
Prone: 15 degrees caudal- center to sacral curve
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For the Sacrum AP/PA Axial what is the breathing technique used?
suspend
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For the Sacrum AP/PA Axial what is the collimation?
10x12
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For the coccyx AP/PA Axial what is the SID?
40"
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For the coccyx AP/PA Axial what is the patient position?
supine/prone
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For the coccyx AP/PA Axial what is the IR position?
Center to Central ray
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For the coccyx AP/PA Axial what is the central ray position?
supine: 10 degree caudal- 2" above pubic symphysis
prone: 10 degree cephalic- center to coccyx
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For the coccyx AP/PA Axial what is the breathing technique used?
suspend
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For the coccyx AP/PA Axial what is the collimation?
8x10
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For Lateral Sacrum/Coccyx what is the cassette size?
10x12
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For Lateral Sacrum/Coccyx what is the SID?
40"
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For Lateral Sacrum/Coccyx what is the patient position?
Supine
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For Lateral Sacrum/Coccyx what is the IR position?
center to central ray
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For Lateral Sacrum/Coccyx what is the central ray position?
sacrum: 3.5" posterior at level of the ASIS
coccyx: 3.5" posterior and 2 " inferior to ASIS
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For Lateral Sacrum/Coccyx what is the breathing technique used?
suspend
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For Lateral Sacrum/Coccyx what is the collimation?
sacrum: 10x12
coccyx: 6x8
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For Thoracolumbar Spine Scoliosis "Ferguson Method" (AP,PA,LATERAL) what is the patient position?
Upright, seated, 2nd image standing with one foot elevated 3-4"
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For Thoracolumbar Spine Scoliosis "Ferguson Method" (AP,PA,LATERAL) what is the IR position?
bottom at 1" of iliac crest
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For Thoracolumbar Spine Scoliosis "Ferguson Method" (AP,PA,LATERAL) what is the central ray position?
perpendicular to IR
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For Thoracolumbar Spine Scoliosis "Ferguson Method" (AP,PA,LATERAL) what is the breathing technique used?
Suspend
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For Thoracolumbar Spine Scoliosis "Ferguson Method" (AP,PA,LATERAL) what is the collimation?
12x17
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Abnormal increase in anterior convexity (posterior concavity) for Lumbar is?
Lordotic
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The sacrum has how many vertebral segments?
5
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Which gender has a longer, narrower, evenly curved and more vertical sacrum?
male
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Which gender has an acutely curved, greatest curvature in lower half, and lies more oblique sacrum?
female
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The coccyx is composed of how many vertebrae that is fused into one?
3-5
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The sacroiliac joint is made up of?
two ilia and sacrum
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How many vertebrae for Lumbar spine?
5
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what spine lacks costal facets (no rib interaction) and holds highest weight-bearing?
Lumbar spine
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Lumbar spine consist of:
body, vertebral foramen, spinous process, inferior/superior articular process, transverse process and inferior/superior notch
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The inferior/superior notch creates a foramen for?
spinal nerves
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What is a smoothly rounded projection on the back of the superior articular process?
Mammillary process
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what is at the back of the root of the transverse process?
accessory process
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Part of the laminae between the superior and inferior articular processes is called?
pars interarticularis
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The zygapophyseal joints incline posteriorly forming what angle?
30-60 degrees
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What angle is L1-L2?
15 degrees
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What angle is L2-L3?
30 degrees
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What angle is L3-L4, L4-L5, to L5-SI?
45 degrees
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What disease is an acquired bony defect occurring in the pars interarticularis?
Spondylolysis
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What condition is characterized by anterior displacement of one vertebra over another?
Spondylolisthesis
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The sacral foramina allows passage of?
nerves and blood vessels
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What joint is cartilaginous symphysis?
Intervertebral joints
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Which joint is synovial gliding?
zygapophyseal joints
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What articulates with the head of the ribs?
Costal facets
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What articulates with the tubercle of the ribs?
demifacets
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What part of the sacrum makes up the SI joint with the pelvis?
auricular surface
