Spine quiz Flashcards
Spondylolysis
Spondylosis
Spondylolisthesis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Spondylitis
Spondylolysis - Defect in the pars interarticularis
Spondylosis - osteoarthritis of the spine
Spondylolisthesis - Anterior displacement of a vertebra in relation to the vertebra below
Ankylosing spondylitis - Inflammatory arthritis of spine and SIJ’s
Spondylitis - Inflammation of a vertebra
What is the antigen found in 90% of patients with ankylosing spondylitis?
Select one:
a.
HLA B27
b.
HLB 27
c.
HBL B27
d.
HLA 27B
e.
HBL A25
HLA B27
In adults, the normal pre-dental space should be no more than this measurement
Select one:
a.
5mm
b.
5cm
c.
3cm
d.
2cm
e.
2mm
f.
3mm
f.
3mm
Ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament is typical in which of the following spine conditions:
Select one:
a.
Scheuermann’s disease
b.
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
c.
Spina Bifida
d.
Osteomyelitis
e.
Scoliosis
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
The Cobb angle is measured for which of the following spine conditions:
Select one:
a.
Scoliosis
b.
Lordosis
c.
Kyphosis
Scoliosis
A right posterior oblique (RPO) C-spine demonstrates the vertebral foramina on which side? Also what would be the direction of the central ray for this projection?
Get both correct for the marks
Select one:
a.
Demonstrated foramina on left. Angle cranially 15 degrees
b.
Demonstrated foramina on right. Angle caudally 15 degrees
c.
Demonstrated foramina on right. Angle cranially 15 degrees
d.
Demonstrated foramina on left. Angle caudally 15 degrees
Demonstrated foramina on left. Angle cranially 15 degrees
For which of the following spine regions would we be most likely to use autotomography?
Select one:
a.
Lumbar Spine
b.
Thoracic spine
c.
Cervical spine
b.
Thoracic spine
this is when the patient maintains shallow breathing throughout a long exposure time to blur out the ribs.
