EXAM #3 (T-SPINE, SWIMMERS) Flashcards
[Anatomy: Cervical Vertebrae ]
?x in number
Occupy the _____ region
Unique features:
_____ _____ located on transverse processes
_____ _____ processes
[Anatomy: Cervical Vertebrae]
Seven in number
Occupy the neck region
Unique features:
Transverse foramina located on transverse processes
Bifid spinous processes
[Anatomy: Cervical Vertebrae ]
First two are atypical to join with skull
_____ or _____
_____ or _____
_____ is also atypical to join with T-spine
[Anatomy: Cervical Vertebrae]
First two are atypical to join with skull
C1 or atlas
C2 or axis
C7 is also atypical to join with T-spine
[Anatomy: C1 (Atlas) ]
Consists of:
?
C1 has no _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ receive the condyles of the occipital bone
[Anatomy: C1 (Atlas)]
Consists of: Anterior arch Posterior arch Two lateral masses Two transverse processes
C1 has no vertebral body
Superior articular processes receive the condyles of the occipital bone
[Anatomy: C2 (Axis) ]
Has a conical process, called the _____ or _____, on upper, anterior of body
_____ is received into _____ ring of C1
[Anatomy: C2 (Axis)]
Has a conical process, called the dens or odontoid, on upper, anterior of body
Odontoid is received into anterior ring of C1
[Anatomy: C7]
Also called the _____ _____ because of its long, prominent spinous process
Easily _____
[Anatomy: C7]
Also called the vertebra prominens because of its long, prominent spinous process
Easily palpated
[Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s ]
Note: This projection is needed when _____ is not well demonstrated on _____ _____ projection and to better visualize _____ on _____ _____ projection.
[Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s]
Note: This projection is needed when C7 is not well demonstrated on lateral C-spine projection and to better visualize T1-T3 on lateral T-Spine projection.
[Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s]
Patient position:
Upright, seated or standing, in true lateral position
Recumbent true lateral position with _____ resting on arm or other firm support
Note: Can also be done _____ (pt. supine - dorsal decubitus)
[Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s]
Patient position:
Upright, seated or standing, in true lateral position
Recumbent true lateral position with head resting on arm or other firm support
Note: Can also be done cross-table (pt. supine - dorsal decubitus)
[Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s ]
Part position:
_____ centered to midline of grid
Extend arm closer to IR above head and rotate _____ _____ anteriorly
If upright, flex _____ and rest _____ on head
Depress _____ further from IR, if possible
Head and body in true lateral position
_____ interspace in center
[Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s]
Part position:
MCP centered to midline of grid
Extend arm closer to IR above head and rotate humeral head anteriorly
If upright, flex elbow and rest forearm on head
Depress shoulder further from IR, if possible
Head and body in true lateral position
C7-T1 interspace in center
[Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s ]
CR:
Perpendicular to _____ interspace if shoulder away from IR is depressed
If shoulder cannot be depressed, angle __ to __ degrees caudad
Collimated field:
Includes lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae
[Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s]
CR:
Perpendicular to C7-T1 interspace if shoulder away from IR is depressed
If shoulder cannot be depressed, angle 3 to 5 degrees caudad
Collimated field:
Includes lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae
[Image Evaluation of the Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s Projection ]
Evidence of proper collimation
Adequate x-ray penetration through the shoulder region demonstrating the lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebra, not appreciably rotated from lateral position
Humeral heads _____ _____ on vertebral column
Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
[Image Evaluation of the Lateral Cervicothoracic Swimmer’s Projection]
Evidence of proper collimation
Adequate x-ray penetration through the shoulder region demonstrating the lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebra, not appreciably rotated from lateral position
Humeral heads minimally superimposed on vertebral column
Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
[Anatomy: Thoracic Vertebrae ]
?x in number
Occupy the _____ _____
Unique features:
_____ _____ on posterior, lateral sides of bodies for articulation with head of ribs
_____ on transverse processes for articulation with tubercle of _____ (except for __ and __)
[Anatomy: Thoracic Vertebrae]
12 in number
Occupy the posterior thorax
Unique features:
Costal facets on posterior, lateral sides of bodies for articulation with head of ribs
Facets on transverse processes for articulation with tubercle of ribs (except for T11 and T12)
[General Patient Position ]
Ambulatory patients:
Upright or recumbent (we will do recumbent)
Nonambulatory patients:
Alter positioning to maximize patient comfort
Trauma patients:
Move IR and CR to obtain images to maximize patient safety (see Chapter 13, p. 30)
[General Patient Position]
Ambulatory patients:
Upright or recumbent (we will do recumbent)
Nonambulatory patients:
Alter positioning to maximize patient comfort
Trauma patients:
Move IR and CR to obtain images to maximize patient safety (see Chapter 13, p. 30)
[IR/Collimated Field Size ]
A 14” x 17” IR is used in the radiography of the adult Thoracic Spine (lengthwise/portrait)
A 10” x 12” IR may be used for children/infants
[IR/Collimated Field Size]
A 14” x 17” IR is used in the radiography of the adult Thoracic Spine (lengthwise/portrait)
A 10” x 12” IR may be used for children/infants
SID?
40”
60” for scoliosis
[Patient Instructions ]
Explain positions, procedures, and breathing instructions
Respiration is _____ at the end of _____ for most middle to lower vertebral column projections
_____ _____ spine procedures can use breathing technique to blur lung and rib anatomy
[Patient Instructions]
Explain positions, procedures, and breathing instructions
Respiration is suspended at the end of expiration for most middle to lower vertebral column projections
Lateral Thoracic spine procedures can use breathing technique to blur lung and rib anatomy
[AP T-Spine ]
Patient position:
Supine or upright
_____ in same horizontal plane
_____ by side
[AP T-Spine]
Patient position:
Supine or upright
Shoulders in same horizontal plane
Arms by side
[AP T-Spine ]
Part position:
_____ in center
If supine, reduce kyphosis by _____ _____ and _____ to place thighs vertical
If upright, weight should be equally distributed on both _____
IR placed __ to __ inches above shoulders to place __ in center
[AP T-Spine]
Part position:
MSP in center
If supine, reduce kyphosis by flexing hips and knees to place thighs vertical
If upright, weight should be equally distributed on both feet
IR placed 1½ to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm) above shoulders to place T7 in center
[AP T-Spine ]
CR:
Enters patient halfway between _____ _____ and _____ _____
Collimated field:
7 x 17 inches (18 x 43 cm)
[AP T-Spine]
CR:
Enters patient halfway between jugular notch and xiphoid process
Collimated field:
7 x 17 inches (18 x 43 cm)
[Lateral T-Spine ]
Note: T-spine _____ _____ is demonstrated on lateral projection .
Also: _____ _____ are shown on oblique (__°), which is not an essential projection for T-spine. This will be important for you to know for written exam (pg. 410-412).
[Lateral T-Spine]
Note: T-spine intervertebral foramina is demonstrated on lateral projection.
Also: Zygapophyseal joints are shown on oblique (70°), which is not an essential projection for T-spine. This will be important for you to know for written exam (pg. 410-412).
[Lateral T-Spine ]
Patient position
Recumbent or upright
Left lateral minimizes _____ _____ and overlapping of _____ on spine
[Lateral T-Spine]
Patient position
Recumbent or upright
Left lateral minimizes heart magnification and overlapping of heart on spine
[Lateral T-Spine ]
Part position:
Long axis of _____ _____ aligned horizontal
Firm support for head and lower portion, if needed
If recumbent, flex _____ and _____ for comfort
Superimpose _____ and _____ for true lateral position
Adjust _____ to right angle from body
[Lateral T-Spine]
Part position:
Long axis of vertebral column aligned horizontal
Firm support for head and lower portion, if needed
If recumbent, flex hips and knees for comfort
Superimpose hips and knees for true lateral position
Adjust arms to right angle from body
[Lateral T-Spine ]
CR:
Directed perpendicular to the IR, if spine is horizontal
If not, angle CR __ to __ degrees cephalad/caudad?
Enters patient at __ (ABOUT inferior angles of scapulae)
TOP OF THE IR AT THE _____
[Lateral T-Spine]
CR:
Directed perpendicular to the IR, if spine is horizontal
If not, angle CR 10 to 15 degrees cephalad
Enters patient at T7 (ABOUT inferior angles of scapulae)
TOP OF THE IR AT THE SHOULDERS
[Scoliosis Radiography ]
Typical scoliosis examination may include:
PA (or AP) upright
PA (or AP) upright with lateral bending
Lateral upright (with or without bending)
PA (or AP) recumbent
[Scoliosis Radiography]
Typical scoliosis examination may include:
PA (or AP) upright
PA (or AP) upright with lateral bending
Lateral upright (with or without bending)
PA (or AP) recumbent
[Scoliosis Radiography]
Demonstrates amount/degree of curvature that occurs with force of gravity acting on body
Also used to evaluate fixation devices, such as _____ rods
Bending studies used to differentiate between _____ and _____ curves
[Scoliosis Radiography]
Demonstrates amount/degree of curvature that occurs with force of gravity acting on body
Also used to evaluate fixation devices, such as Harrington rods
Bending studies used to differentiate between primary and compensatory curves
[Scoliosis Radiography]
Long IRs (36 inches) and __ inches SID used to demonstrate entire spine with one exposure
[Scoliosis Radiography]
Long IRs (36 inches) and 60 inches SID used to demonstrate entire spine with one exposure
[Scoliosis: PA Thoracolumbar ]
Patient position:
Upright, facing vertical Bucky
Part position:
Ensure _____ parallel to Bucky
_____ abducted and not in field
CR:
_____ to Bucky
[Scoliosis: PA Thoracolumbar]
Patient position:
Upright, facing vertical Bucky
Part position:
Ensure MCP parallel to Bucky
Arms abducted and not in field
CR:
Perpendicular to Bucky
[Scoliosis: Lateral Thoracolumbar ]
Patient position:
Upright, lateral
Part position:
_____ perpendicular to Bucky
_____ at right angle to body
CR:
_____ to Bucky
[Scoliosis: Lateral Thoracolumbar]
Patient position:
Upright, lateral
Part position:
MCP perpendicular to Bucky
Arms at right angle to body
CR:
Perpendicular to Bucky
[Scoliosis: PA Thoracolumbar (Ferguson) ]
First radiograph taken in same manner as previously described PA
Second PA radiograph taken with patient’s _____ side elevated __ to __ inches
Ferguson specified that elevation must be sufficient to require patient to expend effort to maintain position
[Scoliosis: PA Thoracolumbar (Ferguson)]
First radiograph taken in same manner as previously described PA
Second PA radiograph taken with patient’s convex side elevated 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm)
Ferguson specified that elevation must be sufficient to require patient to expend effort to maintain position
[AP T-Spine ]
Evidence of proper collimation
All ?x thoracic vertebrae
All vertebrae shown with uniform _____ and _____ (or two radiographs taken for the upper and lower vertebrae)
No _____ as demonstrated by spinous processes at the midline of the vertebral bodies
[AP T-Spine]
Evidence of proper collimation
All 12 thoracic vertebrae
All vertebrae shown with uniform brightness and contrast (or two radiographs taken for the upper and lower vertebrae)
No rotation as demonstrated by spinous processes at the midline of the vertebral bodies
[AP T-Spine]
Vertebral column aligned to the middle of the radiograph
Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
Ribs, shoulders, lungs, and diaphragm if a full field projection is made
To take advantage of heel effect: _____ over abdomen, _____ over shoulders
[AP T-Spine]
Vertebral column aligned to the middle of the radiograph
Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
Ribs, shoulders, lungs, and diaphragm if a full field projection is made
To take advantage of heel effect: cathode over abdomen, anode over shoulders
[Lateral T-Spine]
Evidence of proper collimation and posterior field shielding, to reduce scatter radiation to posterior structures of the spine
Vertebrae clearly seen through _____ and _____ shadows
[Lateral T-Spine]
Evidence of proper collimation and posterior field shielding, to reduce scatter radiation to posterior structures of the spine
Vertebrae clearly seen through rib and lung shadows
[Lateral T-Spine]
?x thoracic vertebrae centered on the IR.
Superimposition of the _____ on the upper vertebrae may cause underexposure in this area.
The number of vertebrae visualized depends on the size and shape of the patient. __ to __ are not well seen.
[Lateral T-Spine]
Twelve thoracic vertebrae centered on the IR.
Superimposition of the shoulders on the upper vertebrae may cause underexposure in this area.
The number of vertebrae visualized depends on the size and shape of the patient. T1 to T3 are not well seen.
[Lateral T-Spine]
_____ superimposed posteriorly to indicate that the patient was not rotated
Open _____ _____ spaces
Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
[Lateral T-Spine]
Ribs superimposed posteriorly to indicate that the patient was not rotated
Open intervertebral disk spaces
Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
[Scoliosis Radiography ]
Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae to include about __ inch of the iliac crests
Vertebral column aligned down the center of the radiograph
Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
[Scoliosis Radiography]
Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae to include about 1 inch of the iliac crests
Vertebral column aligned down the center of the radiograph
Soft tissue and bony trabecular detail
[Scoliosis Radiography ]
Always include crests with patient standing straight with weight evenly distributed because that’s where the _____ come from
[Scoliosis Radiography]
Always include crests with patient standing straight with weight evenly distributed because that’s where the measurements come from
Which position did we cover in PP should use a compensating filter?
AP T-Spine
Book talks about placing lead on the table for lateral projection, gives reason why
Reduces scatter improving image
What are the specifics of the intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine?
45° angle anterior from MSP
15° angle inferior to horizontal plane
What are the typical cervical vertebrae?
C3-C6
Which vertebrae are not well seen in the lateral T-spine projection?
T1-T3
[Lateral (swimmer’s technique)]
Pawlow: ?
Twining: ?
Fletcher, Monda: CR angles?
[Lateral (swimmer’s technique)]
Pawlow: recumbent
Twining: upright
Fletcher: 3-5° caudad
Monda: 5-15° cephalad
How many parts are in the typical vertebra (which are the typical parts)
two main parts:
body + arch
