lumbar spine Flashcards
at what level is the lower costal margin
L2-3
at what level is the iliac crest
L4-5
at what level is ASIS
S1-2
what is spinal fusion used to treat?
spondylolithesis
what is an important part of positioning the AP lumbar
knees up!
which is more optimal (AP/PA) and why? for lumbar spine
PA
beam divergence matches curve
what opening should be well visualized on a lateral lumbar spine
intervertebral disc spaces open
intervertebral foramina open
lateral L5-S1 is also known as what?
a spot view
what is an average angle needed for a lateral lumbar or spot view
5-8 degrees caudad
what do you palpate to match the CR for a lateral lumbar spine
PSIS, or sacral dimples
AP oblique lumbar spines demonstrate what
the CLOSEST zygapophyseal joint
PA oblique lumbar spines demonstrate what
the FARTHEST zygapophyseal joint
what forms the ear of the scotty dog
superior articular process
what forms the nose of the scotty dog
transverse process
what forms the eyesof the scotty dog
pedicle
what forms the neck of the scotty dog
pars interarticularis
what forms the leg of the scotty dog
inferior articular process
where should the pedicles be on an oblique L spine
centred in there vertebral body
