SC joints

Question 1

what type of joint is an SC joint?

Answer 1

di-arthrodial (saddle shaped)

Question 2

SID for PA SC joints

Answer 2

40 inches

Question 3

CR angle for PA SC joints

Answer 3

perpendicular to the IR

Question 4

CR entrance for PA SC joints

Answer 4

level of T-3 spinous process (jugular notch)

Question 5

collimation for PA SC joints

Answer 5

2 inches on either side of vertebra

Question 6

respiration for PA SC joints

Answer 6

expiration

Question 7

SID for PA Oblique SC joints

Answer 7

40 inches

Question 8

x-raying the ________ joint for SC joints

Answer 8

downside

Question 9

patient rotation for PA Oblique SC joints

Answer 9

10-15 degrees

Question 10

CR angle for PA Oblique SC joints

Answer 10

perpendicular

Question 11

CR entrance for PA Oblique SC joints

Answer 11

the level of T-2 or T-3 spinous process (jugular notch) and 1-2 inches lateral towards the upside to the MSP

Question 12

respiration for PA Oblique SC joints

Answer 12

expiration

Question 13

Eval criteria for PA SC joints

Answer 13

-both SC joints and medial ends of clavicles
-SC joints through superimposing vertebral and rib shadows

Question 14

Eval criteria for PA Oblique SC joints

Answer 14

-downside joint
-open SC joint space

Question 15

for PA Oblique SC joints, you center to the ___________ even though you are visualizing the ____________

Answer 15

upside, downside