SPINE Flashcards
Cervical vertebrae that has ring-like structure, no body, and a very short spinous process
C1 Atlas (Atypical)
Which thoracic bodies have demifacets superiorly?
T9
Which Lumbar vertebrae has the thickest transverse process?
L5
The coccyx is composed of how many rudimentary vertebrae?
3-5
What is the purpose of flexion and extension?
Functional study (determine ROM)
What area of the L spine is associated with herniated discs?
L5-S1
IR is centered where for AP Axial C spine?
Level of C3
This exam requires patient to drop head forward and draw chin to chest
Hyperflexion Lateral (Functional study)
Which transverse process of the Lumbar vertebrae project almost exactly laterally?
L1-L3
At how many months can babies hold their heads up?
3-4 months
Which spinous process of the cervical spine is not bifid?
C1,C2,C7
Which obliques demonstrate the Thoracic Zygapophyseal articulations closest to the film?
Anterior
What is located posterior to the body of the sacrum and is perforated with 4 pairs of pelvic sacral foramina?
Sacral canal
What allows passage for the vertebral arteries and veins?
Transverse foramen
What do bodies of the Thoracic vertebrae resemble superiorly?
Cervical bodies
What transverse processes of the Lumbar vertebrae are inclined slightly superior?
L4 and L5
Which exam would be done to evaluate the intervertebral disc space of the cervical spine using 15 degree caudal CR?
PA Axial C-Spine
What direction does the coccyx curve from the sacrum?
Inferiorly and Anteriorly
CR angle on a Lateral T Spine if the vertebral column is not horizontal
10-15 degrees cephalad
Which surfaces are flat for L-1 to L-4
Superior and Inferior surfaces
What part of C1 separates the anterior and posterior arch?
Transverse atlantal ligament
Which vertebral bodies contain whole facets on the Thoracic spine?
T1, T10, T11, T12
What shaped facet is located on the Apex of the Sacrum and articulates with the coccyx?
Oval
What part of the T Spine has transverse processes that contain a small concave facet for articulation with the tubercle of the ribs?
T1 - T10
Smooth, rounded projection on the back of each superior articular process
Mammillary process
Portion of the laminae between superior and inferior articular process
Pars Inter-articularis
This projects inferiorly from the posterolateral aspect of the last sacral segment
Cornua
What scale of contrast should be used when shooting the sacrum or coccyx?
Short scale
What part of the Thoracic spine is broad and thick?
Laminae
Which thoracic bodies contain demifacets superiorly and inferiorly?
T2-T8
What part of the Lumbar vertebrae is inclined posteriorly from the coronal plane forming an angle of 30-60 degrees
Zygapophyseal articulations
How many pairs are within the pelvic sacral foramina?
4 pairs or 8 foramina
Which thoracic bodies are triangular in form
T3-T9
