T-Spine Flashcards
0
Q
jugular notch located where?
A
T2-3
1
Q
vertebra prominens located where?
A
C7-T1
2
Q
sternal angle located where?
A
T4-5
3
Q
xiphoid process located where?
A
T9-10
4
Q
what pos of T-spine demonstrates the intervertebral foramina?
A
lat
5
Q
what pos of T-spine demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints?
A
70 degree obl
6
Q
T-Spine Heel effect?
A
cathode at thoracolumbar region
7
Q
AP T-Spine CR? top of IR? pt instructions?
A
CR perpendicular to T7 (3-4” below jugular notch)
top IR 1.5” above shoulders
flex knees, expiration
8
Q
Lat T-Spine Exposure factors
A
85-95 kVp, low mA and 3-4 s of exposure w orthostatic breathing (pb mat behind pt)
9
Q
Lat T-Spine CR? Top of IR?
A
CR perpendicular to T7
top of IR 2” above shoulders
flex knees, orthostatic breathing