T-Spine Quiz Flashcards
Situation: A lateral projection of the thoracic spine reveals that the upper aspect, which is a primary area of interest on this patient, is obscured by the patients shoulders. Which of the following changes will best demonstrate this region of the spine?
a.) use a wedge filter and repeat the exposure with increased kv
b.) angle the CR 10 to 15 degrees cephalad
c.) perform a swimmers lateral position
d.) perform the projection with the patient erect and holding weights in hand during exposure
c.) perform a swimmers lateral position
The thoracic spine spinous processes are pointed ____________.
a.) caudally
b.) vertically
c.) cephallically
d.) laterally
a.) caudally
Which of the following make thoracic vertebra distinctive from other vertebra?
1.) they contain facets and demifacets
2.) the spinous processes point caudally
3.) they have bifid spinous processes
4.) they contain lateral masses
a.) 3 and 4
b.) 1 and 2
c.) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d.) 1, 2 and 3
b.) 1 and 2
The jugular notch is located at what area on the spinal column?
a.) T10-T11
b.) T7
c.) T12
d.) T3
e.) C4-C5
f.) C6
d.) T3
The xiphoid is located at what area on the spinal column?
a.) T10-T11
b.) T7
c.) T12
d.) T3
e.) C4-C5
f.) C6
a.) T10-T11
The sternal angle is located at what area on the spinal column?
a.) T10-T11
b.) T7
c.) T12
d.) T3
e.) C4-C5
f.) C6
e.) C4-C5
3-4 inches below the jugular notch
a.) T10-T11
b.) T7
c.) T12
d.) T3
e.) C4-C5
f.) C6
b.) T7
Harrington rods are used to correct ____________.
a.) osteoporosis
b.) kyphosis
c.) scoliosis
d.) lordosis
c.) scoliosis
For an AP thoracic spine where should the CR be centered on the anterior chest wall?
a.) jugular notch
b.) sternal angle
c.) 3-4 inches below the jugular notch
d.) inferior angle of the scapula
c.) 3-4 inches below the jugular notch
To reduce curvature of the spine while in the AP recumbent position, the patient should :
1.) flex knees
2.) raise their arms above their head
3.) place a support under the curve of the spine
a.) 1 only
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 3 only
a.) 1 only
A radiograph of an AP thoracic spine projection reveals that the upper thoracic spine is overexposed. The lower vertebra have acceptable density and contrast. Which of the following modifications will imporve the visibility of the upper thoracic spine?
a.) use a breathing technique
b.) place the upper spine under the cathode side of the tube
c.) increase the kv to decrease the contrast of the upper spine
d.) use a compensating filter
d.) use a compensating filter
The transverse process of the vertebra connects to the:
a.) neck of the rib
b.) tubercle of the rib
c.) head of the rib
d.) body of the rib
b.) tubercle of the rib
The zygapophyseal joints for the thoracic spine lie at an angle of ___________in relation to the midsagital plane.
a.) 70 to 75 degrees
b.) 60 degrees
c.) 90 degrees
d.) 45 degrees
a.) 70 to 75 degrees
Kyphosis is defined as:
a.) abnormal thoracic curvature with increased convexity
b.) normal compensatory curve of throacic spine
c.) normal or abnormal lumbar swayback curvature
d.) normal or abnormal convex sacral curvature
a.) abnormal throacic curvature with increased convexity
The superior articular process rests on the facet, which is formed by the:
a.) pedicle and lamina
b.) transverse process and spinous process
c.) pedicle and body
d.) transverse process and lamina
a.) pedicle and lamina