FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS Flashcards
The vertebral body and the vertebral arch surround a space called the:
lamina
vertebral notch
vertebral foramen
intervertebral foramina
The vertebral body and the vertebral arch surround a space called the:
vertebral foramen
How many vertebrae make up the vertebral column?
24
27
33
54
How many vertebrae make up the vertebral column?
24
What is the centralray
angle for the AP axial projection of the lumbosacral junction (Ferguson
Method)?
25 degrees cephalad
30 to 35 degrees cephalad
35 to 45 degrees cephalad
40 to 50 degrees cephalad
What is the centralray
angle for the AP axial projection of the lumbosacral junction (Ferguson
Method)?
30 to 35 degrees cephalad
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed:
scoliosis
kyphosis
lordosis
scoliokyphosis
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed:
scoliosis
Which zygapophyseal joints are demonstrated on the AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine?
joints farthest from the IR
joints closest to the IR
both joints equally demonstrated
the L1 to L4 joints closest to the IR
Which zygapophyseal joints are demonstrated on the AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine?
joints closest to the IR
Which of the following is the essential projection used to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the
lumbar spine?
AP
lateral
AP oblique, RPO and LPO position
PA oblique, RAO and LAO position
Which of the following is the essential projection used to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the
lumbar spine?
AP oblique, RPO and LPO position
What lumbar anatomy should be demonstrated in the lateral projection?
Lumbar zygapophyseal joints
Intervertebral foramina
Pars interarticularis
Pedicles
What lumbar anatomy should be demonstrated in the lateral projection?
Intervertebral foramina
Which projections will demonstrate the right sacroiliac joint?
1 AP oblique, LPO position
2 AP oblique, RPO position
3 PA oblique, RAO position
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which projections will demonstrate the right sacroiliac joint?
1 and 3
Which of the following vertebral areas have a kyphotic curve?
1 thoracic
2 lumbar
3 sacrum and coccyx
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following vertebral areas have a kyphotic curve?
1 and 3
Which of the following describes the central ray centering point for the L5S1
lateral projection?
2 inches posterior to the ASIS
3 inches posterior to the ASIS
2 inches posterior to the ASIS and 1.5 inches inferior to the iliac crest
1.5 inches posterior to the ASIS and 2 inches inferior to the iliac crest
Which of the following describes the central ray centering point for the L5S1
lateral projection?
2 inches posterior to the ASIS and 1.5 inches inferior to the iliac crest
Women cannot be shielded for an AP projection of the:
1 hip
2 sacrum
3 coccyx
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Women cannot be shielded for an AP projection of the:
1 hip
2 sacrum
3 coccyx
2 and 3
Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the lumbosacral spine?
L2
L3
the ASIS
the iliac crests
Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the lumbosacral spine?
the iliac crests
Which of the following planes is placed perpendicular to the tabletop and centered to the midline of
the grid for a lateral lumbar spine?
horizontal plane
midcoronal plane
midsagittal plane
coronal plane
Which of the following planes is placed perpendicular to the tabletop and centered to the midline of
the grid for a lateral lumbar spine?
midcoronal plane
Which vertebral process projects posteriorly from the junction of the laminae and pedicles?
spinous process
transverse process
superior articular process
inferior articular process
Which vertebral process projects posteriorly from the junction of the laminae and pedicles?
spinous process
Where does the central ray enter the body for the AP axial projection of the lumbosacral junction
(Ferguson Method)?
at the pubic symphysis
1.5 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
3 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
at the level of the ASISs
Where does the central ray enter the body for the AP axial projection of the lumbosacral junction
(Ferguson Method)?
1.5 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
Which plane is centered to the midline of the grid when positioning for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint?
midcoronal plane
midsagittal plane
longitudinal plane 1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS
longitudinal plane 2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS
Which plane is centered to the midline of the grid when positioning for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint?
longitudinal plane 1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS
A typical vertebra is composed of which main parts:
1 body
2 lamina
3 vertebral arch
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
A typical vertebra is composed of which main parts:
1 body
2 lamina
3 vertebral arch
1 and 3
Which of the following are functions of the vertebral column?
1 supports the trunk
2 protects the spinal cord
3 supports the skull superiorly
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following are functions of the vertebral column?
1, 2, and 3
Which projection of the lumbar spine displays the vertebrae in the form of a “Scottie dog”?
1 lateral
2 AP oblique
3 PA oblique
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which projection of the lumbar spine displays the vertebrae in the form of a “Scottie dog”?
1 lateral
2 AP oblique
3 PA oblique
2 and 3
How are the lower limbs positioned for the AP axial projection of the lumbosacral junction?
extended
flexed
externally rotated
internally rotated
How are the lower limbs positioned for the AP axial projection of the lumbosacral junction?
extended
The centralray angle for an AP axial projection of the coccyx is:
10 degrees caudad
15 degrees caudad
10 degrees cephalad
15 degrees cephalad
The centralray angle for an AP axial projection of the coccyx is:
10 degrees caudad
If the lumbar spine cannot be adjusted so it is horizontal for the lateral projection, the central ray should be angled:
5 degrees men, 8 degrees women—cephalad
5 degrees men, 8 degrees women—caudad
8 degrees men, 12 degrees women—cephalad
8 degrees men, 12 degrees women—caudad
If the lumbar spine cannot be adjusted so it is horizontal for the lateral projection, the central ray should be angled:
5 degrees men, 8 degrees women—caudad
The articulations between the articular processes of the vertebral arches are called the:
costovertebral joints
costotransverse joints
intervertebral joints
zygapophyseal joints
The articulations between the articular processes of the vertebral arches are called the:
zygapophyseal joints
The centralray
angle for a lateral coccyx and sacrum is:
0 degrees
5 degrees caudad
10 degrees caudad
5 to 10 degrees cephalad
The centralray
angle for a lateral coccyx and sacrum is:
0 degrees
Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP axial projection of the sacrum?
2 inches at the pubic symphysis
1 inch inferior to the symphysis
1 inch at the pubic symphysis
2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP axial projection of the sacrum?
2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
When viewed from the side, the vertebral column presents how many curves?
2
3
4
5
When viewed from the side, the vertebral column presents how many curves?
4
Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP axial projection of the coccyx?
at the pubic symphysis
1 inch inferior to the pubic symphysis
2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
3 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP axial projection of the coccyx?
2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
The part of the lamina that lies between the superior and inferior articular processes is called the:
transverse process
pars interarticularis
accessory process
mammillary process
The part of the lamina that lies between the superior and inferior articular processes is called the:
pars interarticularis
Where is the 35 x 43 cm IR centered for a lateral lumbosacral spine?
L2
L3
the ASIS
the iliac crests
Where is the 35 x 43 cm IR centered for a lateral lumbosacral spine?
the iliac crests
To demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine, the patient angle is:
30 degrees
45 degrees
50 degrees
55 degrees
To demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine, the patient angle is:
45 degrees
Which of the following should be performed to reduce the lordotic curvature of the lumbar spine for the AP projection? 1 flex the hips 2 flex the knees 3 flex the elbows
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following should be performed to reduce the lordotic curvature of the lumbar spine for the AP projection? 1 flex the hips 2 flex the knees 3 flex the elbows
1 and 2
Occasionally, a patient may have to be placed in the prone position for a sacrum radiography, and a
PA projection performed. What is the centralray angle for this projection?
10 degrees caudad
15 degrees caudad
10 degrees cephalad
15 degrees cephalad
Occasionally, a patient may have to be placed in the prone position for a sacrum radiography, and a
PA projection performed. What is the centralray angle for this projection?
15 degrees caudad
Spina bifida is a congenital deformity of the vertebral column in which the ____ fail to unite posteriorly.
arches
bodies
pedicles
lamina
Spina bifida is a congenital deformity of the vertebral column in which the ____ fail to unite posteriorly.
lamina
The centralray
angle for an AP axial projection of the sacrum is:
10 degrees caudad
10 degrees cephalad
15 degrees caudad
15 degrees cephalad
The centralray
angle for an AP axial projection of the sacrum is:
15 degrees cephalad
The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:
sacroiliac joint
pubic symphysis
acetabulum
lumbar5, sacral1 joint
The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:
sacroiliac joint
The centralray
angle for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint is:
0 degrees
5 degrees
7 degrees
5 to 7 degrees
The centralray
angle for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint is:
0 degrees
Which of the following vertebral areas have a lordotic curve?
1 cervical
2 thoracic
3 lumbar
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following vertebral areas have a lordotic curve?
1 cervical
2 thoracic
3 lumbar
1 and 3
Occasionally, a patient may have to be placed in the prone position for a sacrum radiography, and a
PA projection performed. What is the centralray
angle for this projection?
10 degrees caudad
15 degrees caudad
10 degrees cephalad
15 degrees cephalad
Occasionally, a patient may have to be placed in the prone position for a sacrum radiography, and a
PA projection performed. What is the centralray
angle for this projection?
15 degrees caudad
The vertebral body and the vertebral arch surround a space called the:
lamina
vertebral notch
vertebral foramen
intervertebral foramina
The vertebral body and the vertebral arch surround a space called the:
vertebral foramen
The centralray
angle for an AP axial projection of the sacrum is:
10 degrees caudad
10 degrees cephalad
15 degrees caudad
15 degrees cephalad
The centralray
angle for an AP axial projection of the sacrum is:
15 degrees cephalad
The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:
sacroiliac joint
pubic symphysis
acetabulum
lumbar5, sacral1 joint
The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:
sacroiliac joint
The centralray
angle for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint is:
0 degrees
5 degrees
7 degrees
5 to 7 degrees
The centralray
angle for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint is:
0 degrees
Which of the following vertebral areas have a lordotic curve?
1 cervical
2 thoracic
3 lumbar
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following vertebral areas have a lordotic curve?
1 cervical
2 thoracic
3 lumbar
1 and 3
How many true, or movable, vertebrae are there in the vertebral column?
7
12
24
33
How many true, or movable, vertebrae are there in the vertebral column?
24
Where is the central ray directed for a PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
second cervical vertebra
third cervical vertebra
fourth cervical vertebra
seventh cervical vertebra
Where is the central ray directed for a PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
fourth cervical vertebra
Which of the following methods uses a “chewing motion” of the mandible to demonstrate the cervical spine
in an AP projection?
Ottonello
Grandy
Twining
Fuchs
Which of the following methods uses a “chewing motion” of the mandible to demonstrate the cervical spine
in an AP projection?
Ottonello
The vertebral foramen of the first cervical vertebra contains the:
1 dens
2 facets
3 spinal cord
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
The vertebral foramen of the first cervical vertebra contains the:
1 dens
2 facets
3 spinal cord
1 and 3
How many foramina are located in each cervical vertebra?
1
2
3
4
How many foramina are located in each cervical vertebra?
3
The Grandy method is a(n):
lateral projection of the cervical vertebrae
lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region
AP/PA thoracolumbar spine
lateral thoracolumbar spine
The Grandy method is a(n):
lateral projection of the cervical vertebrae
Where is the IR centered for a lateral cervical spine?
second cervical vertebra
third cervical vertebra
fourth cervical vertebra
seventh cervical vertebra
Where is the IR centered for a lateral cervical spine?
fourth cervical vertebra
The openings in the cervical vertebrae for the transmission of the vertebral artery and vein are called the:
transverse foramen
vertebral foramen
intervertebral foramina
inferior vertebral notch
The openings in the cervical vertebrae for the transmission of the vertebral artery and vein are called the:
transverse foramen
The first cervical vertebra is called the:
axis
atlas
dens
vertebra prominens
The first cervical vertebra is called the:
atlas
Which of the following lines must be perpendicular to the IR for the AP “open mouth” atlas and axis?
Selected
glabellomeatal line orbitomeatal line acanthiomeatal line a line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisors to the tip of the mastoid process
Which of the following lines must be perpendicular to the IR for the AP “open mouth” atlas and axis?
a line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisors to the tip of the mastoid process
The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?
AP
lateral
AP oblique
PA oblique
The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?
lateral
The SID for a lateral cervical spine must be a minimum of how many inches?
40 inches
48 inches
40 to 60 inches
60 to 72 inches
The SID for a lateral cervical spine must be a minimum of how many inches?
60 to 72 inches
What is the centralray
angulation for the AP projection of the dens, Fuchs method?
0 degrees
5 degrees caudad
15 degrees cephalad
20 degrees cephalad
What is the centralray
angulation for the AP projection of the dens, Fuchs method?
0 degrees
How much is the body rotated for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
45 degrees
60 degrees
70 degrees
40 to 60 degrees
How much is the body rotated for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
45 degrees
How much is the body rotated for a PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
30 degrees
45 degrees
60 degrees
50 to 60 degrees
How much is the body rotated for a PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
45 degrees
Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?
those farthest from the IR
those closest to the IR
both sides equally demonstrated
the inferior six closest to the IR
Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?
those farthest from the IR
Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?
those closest to the IR
those farthest from the IR
both sides are equally demonstrated
the inferior side farthest from the IR
Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?
those closest to the IR
According to the text, how are small weights applied to the arms for the lateral projection of the cervical
spine?
affixed to the elbows
affixed to the wrists
held in the hands
held by the fingers
According to the text, how are small weights applied to the arms for the lateral projection of the cervical
spine?
affixed to the wrists
Which vertebra contains both an anterior and a posterior arch?
cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacral
Which vertebra contains both an anterior and a posterior arch?
cervical
According to the text, the intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine open:
laterally
45 degrees anteriorly
70 degrees anteriorly
45 degrees anteriorly and 15 degrees inferiorly
According to the text, the intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine open:
45 degrees anteriorly and 15 degrees inferiorly
What is the centralray
angle for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
15 degrees cephalad
15 to 20 degrees cephalad
15 to 20 degrees caudad
perpendicular
What is the centralray
angle for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
15 to 20 degrees cephalad
Which of the following methods can be used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum?
Grandy
Fuchs
Twining
Pawlow
Which of the following methods can be used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum?
Fuchs
Where is the central ray centered for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral cervical spine?
second cervical vertebra
third cervical vertebra
fourth cervical vertebra
seventh cervical vertebra
Where is the central ray centered for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral cervical spine?
fourth cervical vertebra
The centralray
angle for an AP axial cervical vertebrae is:
10 degrees cephalad
20 degrees cephalad
15 to 20 degrees cephalad
variable, depending on the body habitus
The centralray
angle for an AP axial cervical vertebrae is:
15 to 20 degrees cephalad
When the shoulder is immobile and cannot be depressed sufficiently for the cervicothoracic region lateral
projection (swimmer’s technique), the central ray is angled:
0 degrees
10 degrees caudad
3 to 5 degrees caudad
3 to 5 degrees cephalad
When the shoulder is immobile and cannot be depressed sufficiently for the cervicothoracic region lateral
projection (swimmer’s technique), the central ray is angled:
3 to 5 degrees caudad
Where is the IR centered for an AP axial cervical spine?
second cervical vertebra
third cervical vertebra
fourth cervical vertebra
seventh cervical vertebra
Where is the IR centered for an AP axial cervical spine?
fourth cervical vertebra
The respiration phase for a lateral cervical spine is:
full expiration
full inspiration
suspended respiration
softly phonate “ah” during the exposure
The respiration phase for a lateral cervical spine is:
full expiration
What is the centralray
angle for the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
45 degrees cephalad
45 degrees caudad
15 to 20 degrees cephalad
15 to 20 degrees caudad
What is the centralray
angle for the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?
15 to 20 degrees caudad
Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the cervicothoracic region in the lateral projection?
1 Ottonello method
2 swimmer’s technique
3 Ferguson method
1
2
3
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the cervicothoracic region in the lateral projection?
2 swimmer’s technique
For which projection is the patient instructed to softly phonate “ah” during the exposure?
lateral cervical vertebrae
AP “open mouth” atlas and axis
AP dens, Fuchs method
AP axial cervical spine
For which projection is the patient instructed to softly phonate “ah” during the exposure?
AP “open mouth” atlas and axis
The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine are demonstrated on which of the following projections?
1 AP axial
2 AP axial oblique
3 PA axial oblique
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine are demonstrated on which of the following projections?
1 AP axial
2 AP axial oblique
3 PA axial oblique
2 and 3
The “vertebra prominens” is the name given to the:
First cervical vertebra
Second cervical vertebra
Seventh cervical vertebra
First thoracic vertebra
The “vertebra prominens” is the name given to the:
Seventh cervical vertebra
A unique feature of the cervical vertebra is the location of the foramen for the passage of arteries and
veins. Where is this cervical foramen located?
on the transverse process
on the spinous process
on the lamina
on the pedicle
A unique feature of the cervical vertebra is the location of the foramen for the passage of arteries and
veins. Where is this cervical foramen located?
on the transverse process
The second cervical vertebra is called the:
dens
atlas
axis
vertebra prominens
The second cervical vertebra is called the:
axis
What is the recommended SID for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?
48 inches
60 inches
40 to 48 inches
60 to 72 inches
What is the recommended SID for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?
60 to 72 inches
Patients may arrive in the emergency department with trauma to the neck. Which projection of the cervical
spine is performed first, and then reviewed by a physician, before proceeding with other projections?
AP axial
PA axial oblique
AP axial oblique
dorsal decubitus (crosstable) lateral
Patients may arrive in the emergency department with trauma to the neck. Which projection of the cervical
spine is performed first, and then reviewed by a physician, before proceeding with other projections?
dorsal decubitus (crosstable) lateral
Where should the center of the IR be positioned for the “open mouth” AP projection of the atlas and axis?
to the “Adam’s apple”
first cervical vertebra
second cervical vertebra
fourth cervical vertebra
Where should the center of the IR be positioned for the “open mouth” AP projection of the atlas and axis?
second cervical vertebra
Which projection of the cervical spine will demonstrate the lower five zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine? 1 lateral 2 lateral in hyperflexion 3 lateral in hyperextension
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which projection of the cervical spine will demonstrate the lower five zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine? 1 lateral 2 lateral in hyperflexion 3 lateral in hyperextension
1, 2, and 3
According to the text, for the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer’s technique), the
recommended position of the humeral head farthest from the IR is:
move anteriorly
move posteriorly
move anteriorly 15 degrees
move posteriorly 10 degrees
According to the text, for the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer’s technique), the
recommended position of the humeral head farthest from the IR is:
move posteriorly
What is the centralray
angle for an AP thoracic spine?
0 degrees
5 degrees caudad
7 degrees caudad
5 to 7 degrees cephalad
What is the centralray
angle for an AP thoracic spine?
0 degrees
Where is the IR centered for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer’s
technique)?
sixth cervical vertebra seventh cervical vertebra first thoracic vertebra at the C7T1 interspace
Where is the IR centered for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer’s
technique)?
at the C7T1 interspace
A typical vertebra is composed of which main parts:
- Body
- Lamina
- Vertebral arch
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
A typical vertebra is composed of which main parts:
- Body
- Lamina
- Vertebral arch
1 and 3
How much is the body rotated from the lateral position to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the
thoracic region?
30 degrees
45 degrees
20 degrees
70 degrees
How much is the body rotated from the lateral position to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the
thoracic region?
20 degrees
What do the costal facets of the thoracic vertebrae articulate with?
each other
articular process
head of ribs
lamina
What do the costal facets of the thoracic vertebrae articulate with?
head of ribs
How many thoracic vertebrae have a small concave facet on the transverse process, for articulation
with the tubercle of a rib?
7
8
10
12
How many thoracic vertebrae have a small concave facet on the transverse process, for articulation
with the tubercle of a rib?
10
The short, thick processes that project obliquely, laterally, and posteriorly on each side of a
vertebral body are called the:
Pedicles
Laminae
Transverse process
Spinous process
The short, thick processes that project obliquely, laterally, and posteriorly on each side of a
vertebral body are called the:
Transverse process
Which thoracic vertebrae contain costal facets on the transverse process?
T1T3
T1T9
T1T10
T1T12
Which thoracic vertebrae contain costal facets on the transverse process?
T1T10
How is the thorax centered for a lateral thoracic spine?
center the anterior half to the center of the grid
center the posterior half to the center of the grid
center the midcoronal plane to the center of the grid
center the midsagittal plane to the center of the grid
How is the thorax centered for a lateral thoracic spine?
center the posterior half to the center of the grid
What is the centralray
angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer’s
technique) when the shoulder can be depressed?
0 degrees
5 degrees caudad
10 degrees caudad
5 to 10 degrees caudad
What is the centralray
angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer’s
technique) when the shoulder can be depressed?
0 degrees
Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the cervicothoracic region in the lateral projection? 1. Ottonello method 2. Swimmer’s technique 3. Ferguson method
1
2
3
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the cervicothoracic region in the lateral projection? 1. Ottonello method 2. Swimmer’s technique 3. Ferguson method
2
According to the text, for the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer’s technique), the
recommended position of the humeral head closest to the IR is:
move anteriorly
move posteriorly
move anteriorly 15 degrees
move posteriorly 15 degrees
According to the text, for the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer’s technique), the
recommended position of the humeral head closest to the IR is:
move anteriorly
The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine form an angle of how many degrees with the
midsagittal plane?
45 degrees
90 degrees
15 to 20 degrees
70 to 75 degrees
The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine form an angle of how many degrees with the
midsagittal plane?
90 degrees
A unique feature of the cervical vertebra is the location of the foramen for the passage of
arteries and veins. Where is this cervical foramen located?
spinous process
transverse process
superior articular process
inferior articular process
A unique feature of the cervical vertebra is the location of the foramen for the passage of
arteries and veins. Where is this cervical foramen located?
transverse process
Ideally for some exams, the cathode end of an xray
tube should be positioned in a certain way to
take advantage of the “heel effect” of the tube. Where should the cathode be placed for an AP
thoracic spine?
toward the head
toward the feet
head or foot end
variable, depending on body habitus
Ideally for some exams, the cathode end of an xray
tube should be positioned in a certain way to
take advantage of the “heel effect” of the tube. Where should the cathode be placed for an AP
thoracic spine?
toward the feet
Which of the following vertebral areas have a kyphotic curve?
- Thoracic
- Lumbar
- Sacrum and coccyx
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which of the following vertebral areas have a kyphotic curve?
- Thoracic
- Lumbar
- Sacrum and coccyx
1 and 3
If support is not placed under the lower thoracic vertebrae for a lateral projection, the central ray may
have to be angled. What is the degree of angulation that would be required?
5 degrees caudad
10 to 15 degrees caudad
5 degrees cephalad
10 to 15 degrees cephalad
If support is not placed under the lower thoracic vertebrae for a lateral projection, the central ray may
have to be angled. What is the degree of angulation that would be required?
10 to 15 degrees cephalad