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Advanced Procedures II Spine (Sir Robert)

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  • Where is the CR directed in an SI joint posterior oblique?
    1 " medial to the upside ASIS
  • Which c-spine projection demonstrates the zygopophyseal joints of C1-C2?
    AP Open Mouth
  • What is the KV range for an AP axial SI joint projection?
    85 +/- 5
  • Which clinical conditions would require a decrease in analog manual technique?
    osteoporosis
  • The zygopophyseal joints for a typical cervical vertebrae lie at an angle of?
    90* to the MSP
  • What type of CR angle is required for AP projection of the coccyx?
    caudal
  • Why are patients hips and knees flexed for an AP L-spine?
    Patient comfort and OID
  • What is the CR angle for the AP axial SI joint projection?
    30-35 degrees, 30 for males and 35 for females
  • The joints between articular processes of vertebrae are termed what?
    zygopophyseal
  • What is C 2 known as?
    axis
  • Which landmark corresponds to L4-L5 ?
    crest
  • Along with decreasing the source of SID what other factors can improve the spacial resolution of the c-spine?
    small focal spot
  • The apex of the sacrum is at the top of the sacrum? T or F ?
    False
  • What degree of body rotation is for the posterior obliques of the SI joints?
    25-30 Degrees
  • What is C 1 known as?
    atlas
  • The most prominent aspect of the thyroid cartilage lies at the vertebral level of?
    C- 5
  • How is the cervical vertebrae unique compared to other types of vertebrae?
    bifid spinous process, transverse foramen, overlapping vertebral bodies, presence of zygopophyseal joints
  • Which enhances the visibility of the vertebral bodies of the T-spine?
    breathing technique
  • PA scoliosis view can decrease breast dose by ?
    90%
  • What CR angulation should be used for an AP Axial L5-S1 on a male patient?
    30 degrees cephalic
  • Where is the CR directed for the AP axial SI joint?
    2 " below the level of the ASIS
  • The axial SI joint can be done PA with what angle?
    30-35 degree caudal
  • What is true about thoracic vertebrae?
    all of the thoracic vertebrae have at least one facet for rib articulation
  • There is an average of _______ segments that make up the adult coccyx?
    4
  • What term is used interchangeably with the term zygopophyseal joint?
    facet
  • The average degree of rotation is used to demonstrate L3-L4 zygopop joint?
    45 degree
  • What is the exaggerated lateral curvature of the spine called?
    scoliosis
  • On average how many separate bones make up the adult vertebral column?
    26
  • How many sections is the spine divided into?
    5
  • Which best shows a compression fracture of the T-spine?
    lateral
  • How many lumbar vertebra are there?
    5
  • Where is the CR centered for the AP Axial of the sacrum?
    2 " above symphysis pubis
  • Which set of thoracic vertebrae are considered typical thoracic vertebrae?
    T 5-T 6
  • What CR angle should be used for a lateral sacrum/coccyx?
    0 degrees
  • What thoracic vertebrae possesses no facets or controtransverse joints?
    T11- T12
  • The gonion corresponds to what vertebral level?
    C 3
  • What vertebrae is at the level of the ASIS?
    S1-S2
  • The PA axial SI joint projection would be centered where?
    level of L4 or slightly above the iliac crest
  • What CR angle is recommended for an AP Axial c-spine projection ERECT ?
    20 degrees cephalic
  • What is the KV range for the posterior obliques of the SI joints?
    85-95 kV
  • Which projection would project the Dens into the shadow of the foramen magnum?
    Fuch's
  • What landmark is at the level of T2-T3 ?
    jugular notch
  • At what level is the T 2-T 3 intervertebral disc space found? (Hint* what landmark?)
    jugular notch
  • What type of CR angle is used for AP Axial of the c-spine?
    15-20 degrees cephalic
  • The zygopop joints of the upper lumbar vertebrae are _________ in relationship to the MSP?
    50 degrees
  • Where is the CR for an AP L-spine with a 14x17 IR?
    level of the crest
  • What part of the vertebrae extends posteriorly at the midline junction of the two lamina?
    spinous process
  • Which vertebrae have controtransverse joints?
    T1-T10
  • How much angle would be required on an oblique position of the thoracic spine to demonstrate the zygopophyseal joints.
    70-75 degrees
  • What projection best demonstrates C4-C5 zygopop joints of the c-spine?
    lateral
  • What side are you looking at in a posterior oblique of the SI joint?
    upside joint
  • A radiograph of the left SI joint demonstrates it open and clearly seen. Which position is the patient in?
    RPO
  • What is kyphosis?
    an abnormal thoracic curvature with increased convexity
  • Is there a vertebral body of C1 ? Y or N
    NO
  • How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
    12
  • The lumbar vertebra are the strongest in the spine because they have to support most body weight. T or F
    True
  • Along with the upper incisors, what other bony landmark must be aligned for the AP Open Mouth?
    Base of skull
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