Procedures - Spine and Pelvis

Question 1

What is the congenital condition where the vertebral neural arch does not close?

Answer 1

Spina Bifida

Question 2

What anatomical landmarks are used to locate the neck of the femur?

Answer 2

Symphysis and the ASIS

Question 3

What is the other name for the second cervical vertebrae?

Answer 3

Axis

Question 4

How does Spina Bifida occur?

Answer 4

Posterior Lamina not fusing

Question 5

What bone in the vertebral column is five separate vertebrae fused together?

Answer 5

Sacrum

Question 6

What is the outer meningeal layer of the spinal cord called?

Answer 6

Dura matter

Question 7

What is the name of the opening through which the spinal cord passes?

Answer 7

vertebral foramen

Question 8

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

Answer 8

31

Question 9

What is the most inferior portion of the pelvis?

Answer 9

Ischial tuberosity

Question 10

What position is the patient in when his head is lower than his feet?

Answer 10

Trendelenburg

Question 11

What are the layers of the spinal cord from inside to outside ?

Answer 11

1- Pia Matter
2- Arachnoid
3- Dura matter

Question 12

Which vertebrae has no body?

Answer 12

First cervical

Question 13

Rotation of the skull takes place between what two vertebrae?

Answer 13

C1 and C2

Question 14

A 45 degree oblique of the Lumbar spine is used to visualize what?

Answer 14

Zygapophyseal joints

Question 15

For the frog leg (cleaves) position, where is the CR directed?

Answer 15

Perpendicular to the neck of the femur

Question 16

What corresponds to the level of the iliac crest?

Answer 16

L4-5 interspace

Question 17

At what level is the image receptor centered for a lateral lumbosacral spine?

Answer 17

Iliac crest

Question 18

What are the lateral projections on a typical vertebrae called?

Answer 18

Transverse processes

Question 19

What is the name of the bony landmark on the anterior portion of the iliac crest?

Answer 19

ASIS
Anterior superior Iliac Spine

Question 20

What is hemiplegic?

Answer 20

Paralyzed on one side

Question 21

What project off the posterior and lateral borders of the vertebral body?

Answer 21

Pedicles

Question 22

Thoracic vertebrae have demi facets that articulate with what part of the rib?

Answer 22

Head

Question 23

What is the correct tube angle for a PA Axial Oblique Projection of the C Spine?

Answer 23

20 degrees caudad