Radiography: Spine Flashcards

1
Q

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?

A

45°

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2
Q

A patient with ________________ is a patient with an exaggerated anterior concavity of the lumbar spine.

A

lordosis

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3
Q

When performing an anteroposterior projection/view of the lumbar spine, the central ray of the X-ray beam should be centered between which vertebrae?

A

Between L3 and L4

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4
Q

A properly positioned lateral cervical spine projection/view should image the entire cervical spine up to which vertebrae (on most patients)?

A

T1

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5
Q

What X-ray technique provides an anteroposterior (AP) projection/view of the L5 to S1 junction?

A

An AP view with 30° to 35° angle cephalad

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6
Q

Which radiographic projection/view provides visualization of the cervicothoracic junction (between C7 and T1)?

A

Swimmer’s lateral

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7
Q

An anteroposterior view/projection moving view, or “wagging jaw” view, of the cervical spine is known as the ____________ method.

A

Ottonello

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8
Q

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.

A

spinous process

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9
Q

The first cervical vertebrae (C1) is also commonly known as the _____________.

A

atlas

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10
Q

The seventh cervical vertebrae (C7) is also known as the ___________.

A

vertebra prominens

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11
Q
  1. The ________artery originates from its respective subclavian artery in the root of the neck.
A

vertebral

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12
Q

The ________projection/view is a type of modified Water’s method used to better demonstrate the odontoid tip of the second cervical vertebrae (C2).

A

Fuchs

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13
Q

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.

A

45°

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14
Q

If clinically indicated, a specialized exposure-breathing technique may be used when performing a lateral projection of which portion of the spinal region?

A

The thoracic region

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15
Q

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?

A

15° to 20° cephalad

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