Final Exam Review Flashcards
How many bones are in the vertebral column?
26
List the number of vertebrae for cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum
7
12
5
2
abnormal lateral curvature of spine:
scoliosis
abnormal/exaggerated spinal curvature w/ increased convexity
kyphosis
abnormal/exaggerated “sway back” curvature of spine
lordosis
part between body and spinous process
pedicle
3 unique features of the cervical spine:
bifid spinous process….
What’s another name of C1?
why is it unique?
atlas
it has no body
landmark corresponding to C3
gonion
landmark corresponding to C5
thyroid cartilage????
other than selecting small focal spot, you can improve spat. res. for oblique and lateral C-spine by doing what?
increasing SID
CR and angle for AP C-spine:
CR parallel to MML; 1” inferoposterior to mastoid tips and mandible
CR and angle for AP T-spine:
perpendicular; at T7/3-4” below jugular notch
what position demonstrates the right intervertebral foramina of C-spine?
RAO/LPO
what position do you see the Z joints of C spine?
lateral
why is chin extended on C spine?
to prevent superimposition of mandible
how do you see Z joints of T spine?
20° from lateral
how do you see vertebral bodies of the T spine on a lateral?
ensure vertebral column is parallel to IR
if you can see dens on open mouth projection, what do you do?
perform Fuchs method
what is the avg number of fused segments of the adult coccyx?
4
anterior wedging and loss of vertebral height usually at T12-L1
compression f/x
bony landmarks:
how many ribs are true/false/floating?
7
5
2
at what age is the xiphoid process fully ossified?
40
which part of the rib articulates w the T spine?
head
why is a PA projection of the sternum preferred?
places sternum over the heart when in RAO position?
what position is used for right axillary rib
LAO/RPO
how does hemothorax occur?
blunt trauma
air in pleural cavity space:
pneumothorax
kVp for lower ribs:
+/- 80
pectus carinatum:
puffed up chest
what projection is used to view right posterior side?
RPO
what landmark can be used for bariatric pt on mobile AP chest or sternum?
jugular notch