POSI FINALS QUIZ 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Method that demonstrates lower cervical
and upper thoracic vertebrae in recumbent

A

Pawlow Method

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2
Q

The central ray for a lateral position for atlas
and axis is directed to a point,

A

1 inch distal to the the adjacent mastoid tip

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3
Q

To obtain an ap projection of the cervical
vertabrae without superimposition of the
mandible, one should

A

15 - 20 degrees cephalad

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3
Q

It is performed to demonstrate the entire
cervical vertebrae

A

AP Projection Ottonello Method

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4
Q

It requires right and left bending for scoliosis
study ?

A

PA Projection Ferguson Method

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4
Q

What is the CR angulation for a PA
projection of the sacrum?

A

15 degree cephalad

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5
Q

What CR angulation should be used to
demonstrate coccyx when the patient is?

A

10 degrees caudad

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5
Q

Structure of the lumbar vertebrae forming
30-50 degrees to MSP

A

Articular processes/Scottie dogs

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5
Q

Scottie dog’ sign in an oblique position of
the lumbar vertebrae indicates that

A

The articular process has been
demonstrated

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5
Q

It does not demonstrate in the routine lateral
position of the thoracic vertebrate

A

T1- T4

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5
Q

In oblique position for lumbosacral
vertebrae which of the following structure
represents the eye of the Scottie dog sign?

A

Pedicle

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6
Q

In lateral position of the lumbar spine, the
film is centered at the level of

A

Iliac Crest

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7
Q

In AP oblique position, the sacro-iliac joint
demonstrated is the one

A

Farthest from the film

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8
Q

The central ray in AP projection of the
coccyx is directed?

A

2’ superior to the
pubic symphysis

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9
Q

Position used to demonstrate
spondylolisthesis or exaggerated degrees of
Kyphosis and Lordosis?

A

Lateral Upright position

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9
Q

Which is true regarding AP oblique position
of the cervical spine

A

intervertebral foramina farther
from the film is demonstrated

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10
Q

What central ray is utilized when the
vertebral column is not elevated to a
horizontal plane in a male patient in lateral
projection of the thoracic vertebrae?

A

15 degrees cephalad

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10
Q

What joint is demonstrated if the body is
rotated 30 degrees in an oblique position of
the lumbosacral vertebrae?

A

Zygapophyseal Joint

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11
Q

Reference point used to demonstrate the
lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae
in Swimmers lateral?

A

C7-T1

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12
Q

Method used to demonstrate the dens lying
within the shadow of the foramen magnum
in AP?

A

Fuchs Method

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13
Q

In AP Axial Oblique projection of the
sacro-iliac joint, the CR is directed 1”medial
and 1 1⁄2 “ distal of the elevated ASIS at;

A

20-25 degrees Cephalad

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14
Q

Which of the following projections
demonstrates the amount/degree of
curvature that occurs with the force of
gravity acting on the body?

A

PA/AP prone or supine projection and Lateral upright projection

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15
Q

Where does the central ray enters when
performing PA Axial projection of the
lumbosacral junction?

A

Angle of 35 degrees caudal entering the spinous process of L4

15
Q

the 1st two cervical vertebrae are atypical because they are structurally modified to join the skull.

A

Atlas & Axis

15
Q

Other term for ottonello method?

A

Wagging jaw method

15
Q

What is the site of spinal fusion in scoliosis
study?

A

3rd lumbar vertebrae

15
Q

These are often used to differentiate
primary from compensatory curves.

A

Bending Studies

16
Q

Functions of the Vertebral Column:

A

it encloses and protects the spinal cord;
it acts as a support for the trunk;
it supports the skull superiorly; and
it provides for attachment for the deep muscles of the back and the rib laterally.

16
Q

It provides a standardized reference point
from which to center the sacrum and coccyx

A

ASIS

16
Q

Articulation between articulation process of
the vertebral arches

A

Zygapophyseal joint

17
Q

most superior occupying the region of the neck.

A

Cervical vertebrae (7)

17
Q

also atypical because it is slightly modified to join the thoracic spine.

A

7th cervical vertebra

17
Q

forms the central axis of the skeleton and is centered in the mid-sagittal plane of the posterior part of the trunk.

A

vertebral column or spine

18
Q

lies in the dorsal or posterior portion of the thorax.

A

Thoracic vertebrae (12)

18
Q

occupying the region of the loin.

A

Lumbar vertebrae (5)

19
Q

located in the pelvic region.

A

Sacral vertebrae (5)

19
Q

convexity anteriorly

A

Lordotic curve

20
Q

terminal vertebrae also in the pelvic region.

A

Coccygeal vertebrae

20
Q

concavity anteriorly or convexity posteriorly

A

Kyphotic curve

20
Q

re termed the true or movable vertebrae because they remain distinct throughout life

A

upper three regions

20
Q

The pelvic segment in the two lower regions are called WHAT THAT because of the change they undergo in adults.

A

false or fixed vertebrae

21
Q

Abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column is called

A

Scoliosis.

22
Q

between the two vertebral bodies. Cartilaginous symphysis joints which is slightly movable.

A

Intervertebral joints

23
Q

between articulation processes of the vertebral arches. Synovial gliding joints which is freely movable.

A

Zygapophyseal joints

24
Q

anterior arch of the atlas that rotate around the dens of the axis. Synovial gliding and synovial pivot articulations. Lateral side (2) synovial, freely movable
Medial(1-Dens)- pivot, freely movable

A

Atlantoaxial joint

25
Q

between the atlas and occipital bone. Synovial ellipsoidal joints.

A

Atlanto-occipital joints

26
Q

between the tubercle of the ribs and the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae.Synovial gliding articulation, freely movable.

A

Costotransverse joints

26
Q

between the heads of the ribs and bodies of the thoracic vertebrae. Synovial gliding, freely movable

A

Costovertebral joints

27
Q

articulations between the ribs and transverse process of the thoracic vertebra

A

Costo-transverse

27
Q

between the sacrum and two ilia.

A

Sacroiliac joints

27
Q

other called for Dens

A

odontoid process

27
Q

articulations between the ribs and vertebra

A

Costo-vertebral

27
Q

Articulations between the articular two processes, the inferior articular process and superior articular process

A

Zygapophyseal articluation

28
Q

Eye of scottie dog signis

A

pedicle

29
Q

what region for Kyphotic curve

A

thoracic and pelvic region

29
Q

what region for Lordotic curve

A

cervical and lumbar region

30
Q

why Atlas and axis cannot seen in ap projection?

A

natatakpan ng facial bone particular in mandible