Procedures - Spine and Pelvis Flashcards
What is the congenital condition where the vertebral neural arch does not close?
Spina Bifida
What anatomical landmarks are used to locate the neck of the femur?
Symphysis and the ASIS
What is the other name for the second cervical vertebrae?
Axis
How does Spina Bifida occur?
Posterior Lamina not fusing
What bone in the vertebral column is five separate vertebrae fused together?
Sacrum
What is the outer meningeal layer of the spinal cord called?
Dura matter
What is the name of the opening through which the spinal cord passes?
vertebral foramen
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
31
What is the most inferior portion of the pelvis?
Ischial tuberosity
What position is the patient in when his head is lower than his feet?
Trendelenburg
What are the layers of the spinal cord from inside to outside ?
1- Pia Matter
2- Arachnoid
3- Dura matter
Which vertebrae has no body?
First cervical
Rotation of the skull takes place between what two vertebrae?
C1 and C2
A 45 degree oblique of the Lumbar spine is used to visualize what?
Zygapophyseal joints
For the frog leg (cleaves) position, where is the CR directed?
Perpendicular to the neck of the femur
What corresponds to the level of the iliac crest?
L4-5 interspace
At what level is the image receptor centered for a lateral lumbosacral spine?
Iliac crest
What are the lateral projections on a typical vertebrae called?
Transverse processes
What is the name of the bony landmark on the anterior portion of the iliac crest?
ASIS
Anterior superior Iliac Spine
What is hemiplegic?
Paralyzed on one side
What project off the posterior and lateral borders of the vertebral body?
Pedicles
Thoracic vertebrae have demi facets that articulate with what part of the rib?
Head
What is the correct tube angle for a PA Axial Oblique Projection of the C Spine?
20 degrees caudad
