Radiography: Spine Flashcards
To properly demonstrate the apophyseal joints of the lumbar vertebrae with an oblique projection/view, it is necessary to rotate the patient by how many degrees?
45°
A patient with ________________ is a patient with an exaggerated anterior concavity of the lumbar spine.
lordosis
When performing an anteroposterior projection/view of the lumbar spine, the central ray of the X-ray beam should be centered between which vertebrae?
Between L3 and L4
A properly positioned lateral cervical spine projection/view should image the entire cervical spine up to which vertebrae (on most patients)?
T1
What X-ray technique provides an anteroposterior (AP) projection/view of the L5 to S1 junction?
An AP view with 30° to 35° angle cephalad
Which radiographic projection/view provides visualization of the cervicothoracic junction (between C7 and T1)?
Swimmer’s lateral
An anteroposterior view/projection moving view, or “wagging jaw” view, of the cervical spine is known as the ____________ method.
Ottonello
The seventh cervical vertebra (C7) is considered an atypical cervical vertebra because of its long ________________that can be seen and felt in the back of the neck.
spinous process
The first cervical vertebrae (C1) is also commonly known as the _____________.
atlas
The seventh cervical vertebrae (C7) is also known as the ___________.
vertebra prominens
- The ________artery originates from its respective subclavian artery in the root of the neck.
vertebral
The ________projection/view is a type of modified Water’s method used to better demonstrate the odontoid tip of the second cervical vertebrae (C2).
Fuchs
When performing an axial oblique projection/view of the cervical spine to demonstrate the intervertebral foramen of the cervical spine to be open, it is necessary to achieve adequate rotation of the vertebral column, usually at a ___________ angle.
45°
If clinically indicated, a specialized exposure-breathing technique may be used when performing a lateral projection of which portion of the spinal region?
The thoracic region
What angle and direction should the central ray of the X-ray beam be directed towards when performing an anteroposterior projection/view of the cervical spine?
15° to 20° cephalad