SPINE Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of the soft, inner layer of the intervertebral disks?

A

Nucleus pulposus

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2
Q

The toothlike projection from the superior surface of the body of the axis is called the

A

Dens or odontoid process

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3
Q

What is the proper CR angle and direction for the AP oblique projection of the cervical spine?

A

15 degrees cephalad

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4
Q

If the base of the skull is superimposing the dens in the open mouth technique, what positioning error has occurred?

A

The patients neck was extended too much

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5
Q

The patient is positioned with the coronal plane of the body perpendicular to the IR, the MSP is parallel to the IR, and the arm closest to the IR is raised over the head. The CR is perpendicular and centered to C7-T1 interspace. What anatomy and projection are demonstrated on this image?

A

A lateral projection of the cervicothoracic spine

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6
Q

Which of the following must be done to demonstrate the cervical intervertebral foramina in the patients right side?

A

CR 15 degrees caudad,patient in the RAO

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7
Q

The RAO position of the cervical vertebrae demonstrates which side of the patients intervertebral foramina

A

Right

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8
Q

What is the proper patient position for an AP oblique projection of the cervical spine?

A

45 degrees posterior oblique position

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9
Q

Which vertebrae is known as the axis?

A

C2

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10
Q

The vertebral arch is formed by the

A

Pedicles and laminae

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11
Q

What is one of the unique anatomic characteristics of the cervical vertebrae

A

Cervical vertebrae have a transverse foramen on each side of the body

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12
Q

Where should the CR enter the patient for a lateral projection of the cervicothoracic spine?

A

Perpendicular through C7-T1 interspace

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13
Q

What anatomic structures of the cervical spine are best demonstrated by the lateral projection?

A

Zygapophyseal joints

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14
Q

Which vertebrae should be included in the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic spine?

A

C6-T3

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15
Q

Which of the following body positions demonstrates the left zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine?

A

45 degrees LPO

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16
Q

Which sacroiliac joint is demonstrated when the patient is positioned in a 25-30 degree RAO position?

A

The right sacroiliac joint is demonstrated

17
Q

What specific anatomy is demonstrated on the AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine if the patient is positioned in a 45 degree RPO

A

Right zygapophyseal joints

18
Q

The articular surfaces of the articular processes of the vertebrae are called

A

Facets

19
Q

What is the CR angle and direction for the AP Axial projection of the sacrum

A

15 degrees cephalad

20
Q

Which SI joint is demonstrated when the patient is positioned in a 25-30 degree RPO position

A

The left sacroiliac joint is demonstrated

21
Q

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called

A

Scoliosis

22
Q

On which projection of the spine is the Scottie dog configuration demonstrated

A

Oblique projection of the lumbar spine

23
Q

When using a 35x43cm IR, where should the CR enter the patient for an AP projection of the lumbar spine?

A

At the level of the iliac crest in the midline of the patient

24
Q

Where does the CR enter the patient for an AP projection of the lumbar spine?

A

At the level of the iliac crest, centered to the MSP

25
Q

What is the rationale for using a 72in SID for the lateral projection of the cervical spine?

A

This SID helps to overcome the magnification caused by the increased OID of the position

26
Q

Where does the CR enter the patient for the AP projection of the thoracic spine?

A

Perpendicular to T7

27
Q

Which portion of the Scottie dog represents the pars interarticularis

A

Neck

28
Q

Which pathology term applies to the anterior displacement of one vertebrae on another

A

Spondylolisthesis

29
Q

What specific spine anatomy is demonstrated on a lateral projection of the lumbar spine?

A

Intervertebral foramina

30
Q

What is the odontoid process and where is it located?

A

A toothlike projection on the superior surface of C2

31
Q

When taking an AP axial projection of the cervical spine, the CR is directed

A

15 degrees cephalad

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