ATLAS (C1) & AXIS (C2) [DENS/ ODONTOID PROCESS]

Question 1

Demo dens w/in foramen magnum

Answer 1

Fuchs Method AP PROJECTION

Question 2

Demo laminae & articular facet

Answer 2

Smith & Abel Method

Question 3

Demo dens & atlas w/n foramen magnum

Answer 3

Judd Method PA PROJECTION

Question 4

In Judd Method, OML is positioned at what degree to IR?

a. 35 deg
b. 36 deg
c. 37 deg
d. 38 deg

Answer 4

c. 37 deg

Question 5

Demo dens

Answer 5

Kasabach Method AP AXIAL OBLIQUE PROJECTION

Question 6

CRD in Kasabach Method?

a. 10-15 deg caudal
b. 10-15 deg cranial
c. 30-45 deg caudal
d. 30-45 deg cranial

Answer 6

a. 10-15 deg caudal

Question 7

(5) PROJECTIONS used for C1 & C2

Answer 7

Fuchs Method (AP Proj)
Judd Method (PA Proj)
Kasabach Method (AP Axial Oblique Proj)
Open Mouth (AP Proj)
Lateral Projection

Question 8

Demo relationship of atlanto-occipital-dens

Answer 8

Hermann & Stender Method

Question 9

Demo atlas & axis

Answer 9

Open Mouth by Albers Schonberg 1910 & by George 1919

Question 10

What SID is used in Open Mouth?

a. 10” SID
b. 15” SID
c. 20” SID
d. 30” SID

Answer 10

d. 30” SID

Question 11

Demo atlas & axis; atlanto-occipital joints

Answer 11

LATERAL PROJECTION

Question 12

Demo arches of atlas; prevent superumposition of laminae & atlas

Answer 12

Pancoast, Pendergrass & Schaeffer recommendation