spine state exam

Question 1

CR for lateral L5-S1 spot shot

Answer 1

3-5 degree caudad angle, 1.5 inches inferior to iliac crest and 2 inches posterior to ASIS

Question 2

CR for AP lumbar

Answer 2

Level of iliac crest

Question 3

CR for oblique lumbar

Answer 3

1-2 inches above iliac crest

Question 4

CR for lateral lumbar

Answer 4

level of iliac crest

Question 5

Which projection of the lumbar spine demonstrates the “scottie dog”?

Answer 5

oblique

Question 6

Which portion of the vertebral arch is situated between the body and transverse process of lumbar vertebrae?

Answer 6

Pedicle

Question 7

Which portion of the vertebral arch is situated between the body and spinous process?

Answer 7

Lamina

Question 8

What anatomy is viewed in a 45 degree PA cervical oblique?

Answer 8

Intervertebral Foramina

Question 9

Breathing technique for thoracic spine

Answer 9

orthostatic

Question 10

What can you put behind patient for thoracic lateral to absorb extra scatter?

Answer 10

lead strip

Question 11

Position of CR for cervical Posterior oblique

Answer 11

15 degrees cephalid at C4

Question 12

Structure best demonstrated on lateral thoracic?

Answer 12

Intervertebral foramina

Question 13

Position of CR for cervical AP axial

Answer 13

15-20 degrees cephalid toward C4

Question 14

Structure best demonstrated on lateral cervical.

Answer 14

Z-joints

Question 15

convex curvatures in the thoracic and sacral regions

Answer 15

kyphotic

Question 16

Concave curvatures in cervical and lumbar regions

Answer 16

lordotic

Question 17

Where is the articular pillar located on cervical vertebrae

Answer 17

between inferior and superior articular processes

Question 18

Nose of scottie dog

Answer 18

transverse process

Question 19

Eye of scottie dog

Answer 19

pedicle

Question 20

Ear of scottie dog

Answer 20

superior articular process

Question 21

leg of scottie dog

Answer 21

inferior articular process

Question 22

Neck of the scottie dog

Answer 22

pars articularis

Question 23

CR for AP Axial Sacrum

Answer 23

15 degrees cephalid, 2 inches superior to pubic symphysis

Question 24

CR. for AP axial coccyx

Answer 24

10 degrees caudad, centered to 2 inches superior to pubic symphysis

Question 25

Patient position for RPO/LPO SI joint

Answer 25

Placed 25-30 degrees oblique. LPO, Right side to IR RPO, Left side to IR

Question 26

Pt position lumbar RPO/LPO

Answer 26

45 degrees oblique. Left side to IR for LPO. Right side to IR for RPO.

Question 27

SID for RPO/LPO cervical spine

Answer 27

72

Question 28

SID for lateral cervical spine

Answer 28

72

Question 29

SID for AP Axial of cervical spine

Answer 29

40

Question 30

SID and CR for lateral cervical thoracic (swimmers)

Answer 30

60-72 inch SID and CR centered to T1, (1 inch above jugular notch) 3-5 degree caudad angle.

Question 31

Breathing instructions for lumbar spine

Answer 31

hold breath on expiration