SC Joints Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct part position for the PA projection of the SC joints?

a.) at vertebral prominens
b.) 2’’ distal to vertebral prominens
c.) 2’’ above vertebral prominens
d.) 3’’ distal to vertebral prominens

Answer 1

d.) 3’’ distal to vertebral prominens

Question 2

What is the correct CR angulation for the PA SC joint projection?

a.) level T1
b.) level of C7
c.) level of T2-T3
d.) level of T4

Answer 2

c.) level of T2-T3

Question 3

Which of the following sides is best visulazied on the RAO/LAO SC joints?

a.) upside
b.) medial SC joint
c.) downside
d.) manubrium

Answer 3

c.) downside

Question 4

What is the correct CR direction on the RAO/ LAO SC joints?

a.) perpendicular to T2-T3
b.) 3’’ distal to vertebral prominens
c.) 1/2’’ lateral to upside to midsagital plane
d.) perpendicular to C7
e.) 1’‘-2’’ lateral to upside to midsagital plane

Answer 4

a.) perpendicular to T2-T3
b.) 3’’ distal to vertebral prominens
e.) 1’‘-2’’ lateral to upside to midsagital plane

Question 5

Which of the following patient positions should be demonstrated on the RAO/LAO of the SC joints?

a.) slight patient rotation
b.) upside arm up by patients face
c.) opposite arm down by patient side
d.) moderate patient rotation
e.) both arms down by patients side

Answer 5

a.) slight patient rotation
b.) upside arm up by patients face
c.) opposite arm down by patient side