Cervical Spine Flashcards
what are the 2 unique features of the cervical spine?
transverse foramina & bifid spinous processes
is C1 atlas or axis?
atlas
which vertebrae has vertebral prominens?
C7
what does C1(Atlas) consist of?
anterior arch
posterior arch
2 lateral masses
2 transverse processes
which cervical vertebra has no body?
C1
what type of joint is C1 and C2?
pivot
what is Swimmer’s breathing instructions?
to use breathing technique to blur ribs
what is the angle for Swimmer’s?
5 degrees caudal
what does Fuchs method show?
upper part of dens
what is the part position of Fuchs?
extend chin until tip is vertical
what is the articular pillar?
the black area on the sides of the vertebra for the AP position
for which position are the zygapophyseal joints seen?
lateral
for which position are the intervertebral foramina seen?
obliques
which intervertebral formainae are seen in the AP oblique position?
on the side farther from the IR
why do you angle on AP Axial Obliques?
to open intervertebral foramina
which intervertebral formainae are seen in the PA oblique position?
on the side closer to the IR
For an AP axial position of the C-spine, how is the tube angled?
15 to 20 degrees cephalic through C4
AP axial of c-spine the patients is obliqued how much?
45 degrees
Ap axial spine the tube is angled
10 to 20 degrees cephalic
For a AP axial oblique position of the c-spine the intervertebral foramina are best demonstrated on the__
side farther from the IR
For an PA axial oblique position of the c-spine the intervertebral foramina are best demonstrated on the _
side closer to the IR
