SPINE

Question 1

Cervical vertebrae that has ring-like structure, no body, and a very short spinous process

Answer 1

C1 Atlas (Atypical)

Question 2

Which thoracic bodies have demifacets superiorly?

Answer 2

T9

Question 3

Which Lumbar vertebrae has the thickest transverse process?

Answer 3

L5

Question 4

The coccyx is composed of how many rudimentary vertebrae?

Answer 4

3-5

Question 5

What is the purpose of flexion and extension?

Answer 5

Functional study (determine ROM)

Question 6

What area of the L spine is associated with herniated discs?

Answer 6

L5-S1

Question 7

IR is centered where for AP Axial C spine?

Answer 7

Level of C3

Question 8

This exam requires patient to drop head forward and draw chin to chest

Answer 8

Hyperflexion Lateral (Functional study)

Question 9

Which transverse process of the Lumbar vertebrae project almost exactly laterally?

Answer 9

L1-L3

Question 10

At how many months can babies hold their heads up?

Answer 10

3-4 months

Question 11

Which spinous process of the cervical spine is not bifid?

Answer 11

C1,C2,C7

Question 12

Which obliques demonstrate the Thoracic Zygapophyseal articulations closest to the film?

Answer 12

Anterior

Question 13

What is located posterior to the body of the sacrum and is perforated with 4 pairs of pelvic sacral foramina?

Answer 13

Sacral canal

Question 14

What allows passage for the vertebral arteries and veins?

Answer 14

Transverse foramen

Question 15

What do bodies of the Thoracic vertebrae resemble superiorly?

Answer 15

Cervical bodies

Question 16

What transverse processes of the Lumbar vertebrae are inclined slightly superior?

Answer 16

L4 and L5

Question 17

Which exam would be done to evaluate the intervertebral disc space of the cervical spine using 15 degree caudal CR?

Answer 17

PA Axial C-Spine

Question 18

What direction does the coccyx curve from the sacrum?

Answer 18

Inferiorly and Anteriorly

Question 19

CR angle on a Lateral T Spine if the vertebral column is not horizontal

Answer 19

10-15 degrees cephalad

Question 20

Which surfaces are flat for L-1 to L-4

Answer 20

Superior and Inferior surfaces

Question 21

What part of C1 separates the anterior and posterior arch?

Answer 21

Transverse atlantal ligament

Question 22

Which vertebral bodies contain whole facets on the Thoracic spine?

Answer 22

T1, T10, T11, T12

Question 23

What shaped facet is located on the Apex of the Sacrum and articulates with the coccyx?

Answer 23

Oval

Question 24

What part of the T Spine has transverse processes that contain a small concave facet for articulation with the tubercle of the ribs?

Answer 24

T1 - T10

Question 25

Smooth, rounded projection on the back of each superior articular process

Answer 25

Mammillary process

Question 26

Portion of the laminae between superior and inferior articular process

Answer 26

Pars Inter-articularis

Question 27

This projects inferiorly from the posterolateral aspect of the last sacral segment

Answer 27

Cornua

Question 28

What scale of contrast should be used when shooting the sacrum or coccyx?

Answer 28

Short scale

Question 29

What part of the Thoracic spine is broad and thick?

Answer 29

Laminae

Question 30

Which thoracic bodies contain demifacets superiorly and inferiorly?

Answer 30

T2-T8

Question 31

What part of the Lumbar vertebrae is inclined posteriorly from the coronal plane forming an angle of 30-60 degrees

Answer 31

Zygapophyseal articulations

Question 32

How many pairs are within the pelvic sacral foramina?

Answer 32

4 pairs or 8 foramina

Question 33

Which thoracic bodies are triangular in form

Answer 33

T3-T9