Quiz 2 Flashcards
What are the two additional views that can be taken in the Thoracic spine?
Swimmer’s lateral, oblique
Which structures require two views at 90 degrees to each other?
Ribs, Sternum (lateral and PA film, RAO projects sternum away from the heart)
What is the minimal diagnostic series for the Lumbar Spine?
AP or PA, Lateral
What are the additional views that can be taken of the Lumbar Spine?
Oblique, Lumbosacral (AP or lateral), Flexion/Extension
Do the posterior lumbar oblique views show the same or opposite side structures?
Same. RPO = right pars interarticularis. LPO = left pars interarticularis
Which 3 bones is the acetabulum formed by?
Ilium, Ischium, Pubis
What is the minimal diagnostic series for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Coccyx?
AP, Feet should be internally rotated 15 degrees
In what view can the Cobb Scoliosis Measurement be taken?
AP spine
What are the degrees of measurement that require bracing or surgery in the Cobb Scoliosis Measurement?
> 20 degrees require bracing, >40 degrees need surgery
In what view is the Risser-Ferguson Scoliosis Measurement taken?
AP spine; Gives a measurement 25% below Cobb method
In what view is the Thoracic Kyphosis measurement taken?
Lateral Thoracic; Superior endplate of T1 and Inferior endplate of T12
What is the minimal distance found in the Thoracic Cage Dimension?
Males 11cm, Females 9 cm
What is the normal degree range in a Lumbar Lordosis measurement?
50-60 degrees
What is the normal range of the Lumosacral Angle?
25-57 degrees in a lateral lumbar view
What is the normal range of of the Lumbosacral Disc Angle measurement?
10-15 degrees. Increase >15 degrees facet impaction & LBP
