T-Spine Flashcards

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jugular notch located where?

A

T2-3

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1
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vertebra prominens located where?

A

C7-T1

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2
Q

sternal angle located where?

A

T4-5

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3
Q

xiphoid process located where?

A

T9-10

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4
Q

what pos of T-spine demonstrates the intervertebral foramina?

A

lat

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5
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what pos of T-spine demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints?

A

70 degree obl

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6
Q

T-Spine Heel effect?

A

cathode at thoracolumbar region

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7
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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

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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)

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9
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Lat T-Spine CR? Top of IR?

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CR perpendicular to T7
top of IR 2” above shoulders
flex knees, orthostatic breathing

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