spine state exam Flashcards
CR for lateral L5-S1 spot shot
3-5 degree caudad angle, 1.5 inches inferior to iliac crest and 2 inches posterior to ASIS
CR for AP lumbar
Level of iliac crest
CR for oblique lumbar
1-2 inches above iliac crest
CR for lateral lumbar
level of iliac crest
Which projection of the lumbar spine demonstrates the “scottie dog”?
oblique
Which portion of the vertebral arch is situated between the body and transverse process of lumbar vertebrae?
Pedicle
Which portion of the vertebral arch is situated between the body and spinous process?
Lamina
What anatomy is viewed in a 45 degree PA cervical oblique?
Intervertebral Foramina
Breathing technique for thoracic spine
orthostatic
What can you put behind patient for thoracic lateral to absorb extra scatter?
lead strip
Position of CR for cervical Posterior oblique
15 degrees cephalid at C4
Structure best demonstrated on lateral thoracic?
Intervertebral foramina
Position of CR for cervical AP axial
15-20 degrees cephalid toward C4
Structure best demonstrated on lateral cervical.
Z-joints
convex curvatures in the thoracic and sacral regions
kyphotic