Question 1

How is the central ray directed to obtain this image?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad 
B)  15 to 20 degrees caudad 
C)  25 to 30 degrees cephalad 
D)  25 to 30 degrees caudad 
A)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad 
B)  15 to 20 degrees caudad 
C)  25 to 30 degrees cephalad 
D)  25 to 30 degrees caudad

Question 2

The condition of the lumbar spine in which there is anterior displacement of one vertebra over another is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  scoliosis. 
B)  spondylolysis. 
C)  spondylolisthesis. 
D)  scoliokyphosis. 
A)  scoliosis. 
B)  spondylolysis. 
C)  spondylolisthesis. 
D)  scoliokyphosis.

Question 3

The respiration phase for the AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  shallow breathing. 
A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  shallow breathing.

Question 4

What anatomy is labeled with the letter E in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  L2 pedicle 
B)  L2 lamina 
C)  L3 pedicle 
D)  L3 lamina 
A)  L2 pedicle 
B)  L2 lamina 
C)  L3 pedicle 
D)  L3 lamina

Question 5

The part on the lumbar vertebra identified in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  superior vertebral notch. 
B)  inferior vertebral notch. 
C)  superior articular process. 
D)  inferior articular process. 
A)  superior vertebral notch. 
B)  inferior vertebral notch. 
C)  superior articular process. 
D)  inferior articular process.

Question 6

The intervertebral joints of the spinal column are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous,syndesmosis. 
B)  cartilaginous,symphysis. 
C)  synovial,gliding. 
D)  synovial,pivot. 
A)  fibrous,syndesmosis. 
B)  cartilaginous,symphysis. 
C)  synovial,gliding. 
D)  synovial,pivot.

Question 7

How are the lower limbs positioned for the AP axial projection (Ferguson method)of the lumbosacral junction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extended 
B)  Flexed 
C)  Externally rotated 
D)  Internally rotated 
A)  Extended 
B)  Flexed 
C)  Externally rotated 
D)  Internally rotated

Question 8

How many true,or movable,vertebrae are there in the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  33 
A)  7 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  33

Question 9

All of the joints of the vertebral column are synovial-freely movable-except one.Which joint is not?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intervertebral 
B)  Zygapophyseal 
C)  Costovertebral 
D)  Costotransverse 
A)  Intervertebral 
B)  Zygapophyseal 
C)  Costovertebral 
D)  Costotransverse

Question 10

Where is the IR centered for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)?

Accepted Answer

A)  C5 
B)  C6 
C)  C6-C7 interspace 
D)  C7-T1 interspace 
A)  C5 
B)  C6 
C)  C6-C7 interspace 
D)  C7-T1 interspace

Question 11

Which zygapophyseal joints are demonstrated on the AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joints farthest from the IR 
B)  Joints closest to the IR 
C)  Both joints equally demonstrated 
D)  The L1 to L4 joints closest to the IR 
A)  Joints farthest from the IR 
B)  Joints closest to the IR 
C)  Both joints equally demonstrated 
D)  The L1 to L4 joints closest to the IR

Question 12

Which thoracic vertebrae contain costal facets on the transverse process?

Accepted Answer

A)  T1-T3 
B)  T1-T9 
C)  T1-T10 
D)  T1-T12 
A)  T1-T3 
B)  T1-T9 
C)  T1-T10 
D)  T1-T12

Question 13

Which two vertebral areas have a lordotic curve? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Sacral 
B)  Lumbar 
C)  Thoracic 
D)  Cervical 
A)  Sacral 
B)  Lumbar 
C)  Thoracic 
D)  Cervical

Question 14

What anatomy is labeled with the letter C in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  L2-L3 zygapophyseal joint 
B)  L2-L3 intervertebral foramen 
C)  L1-L2 zygapophyseal joint 
D)  L1-L2 intervertebral foramen 
A)  L2-L3 zygapophyseal joint 
B)  L2-L3 intervertebral foramen 
C)  L1-L2 zygapophyseal joint 
D)  L1-L2 intervertebral foramen

Question 15

The respiration phase for a lateral cervical spine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  full expiration. 
B)  full inspiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  softly phonate "ah" during the exposure. 
A)  full expiration. 
B)  full inspiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  softly phonate "ah" during the exposure.

Question 16

What is the central-ray angle for the AP axial projection (Ferguson method)of the lumbosacral junction?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 to 30 degrees cephalad 
B)  30 to 35 degrees cephalad 
C)  35 to 45 degrees cephalad 
D)  40 to 50 degrees cephalad 
A)  25 to 30 degrees cephalad 
B)  30 to 35 degrees cephalad 
C)  35 to 45 degrees cephalad 
D)  40 to 50 degrees cephalad

Question 17

To reduce distortion of the intervertebral joint spaces of the lumbar spine for an AP projection,an SID of _____ inches is suggested.

Accepted Answer

A)  36 
B)  40 
C)  48 
D)  72 
A)  36 
B)  40 
C)  48 
D)  72

Question 18

Where is the IR centered for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral projection of the cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Second cervical vertebra 
B)  Third cervical vertebra 
C)  Fourth cervical vertebra 
D)  Seventh cervical vertebra 
A)  Second cervical vertebra 
B)  Third cervical vertebra 
C)  Fourth cervical vertebra 
D)  Seventh cervical vertebra

Question 19

Which of the following describes the central-ray centering point for the L5-S1 lateral projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 inches posterior to the ASIS 
B)  3 inches posterior to the ASIS 
C)  2 inches posterior to the ASIS and 1 inches below the iliac crest 
D)  2 inches posterior to the ASIS and 2 inches below the iliac crest 
A)  2 inches posterior to the ASIS 
B)  3 inches posterior to the ASIS 
C)  2 inches posterior to the ASIS and 1 inches below the iliac crest 
D)  2 inches posterior to the ASIS and 2 inches below the iliac crest

Question 20

Which of the following will demonstrate the cervicothoracic region in the lateral projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ottonello method 
B)  Swimmer's technique 
C)  Ferguson method 
D)  Fuchs method 
A)  Ottonello method 
B)  Swimmer's technique 
C)  Ferguson method 
D)  Fuchs method

Exam 9: Vertebral Column

How is the central ray directed to obtain this image?

The condition of the lumbar spine in which there is anterior displacement of one vertebra over another is termed:

The respiration phase for the AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine is:

What anatomy is labeled with the letter E in the image below?

The part on the lumbar vertebra identified in this figure is the:

The intervertebral joints of the spinal column are classified as:

How are the lower limbs positioned for the AP axial projection (Ferguson method)of the lumbosacral junction?

How many true,or movable,vertebrae are there in the vertebral column?

All of the joints of the vertebral column are synovial-freely movable-except one.Which joint is not?

Where is the IR centered for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)?

Which zygapophyseal joints are demonstrated on the AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine?

Which thoracic vertebrae contain costal facets on the transverse process?

Which two vertebral areas have a lordotic curve? (Select all that apply.)

What anatomy is labeled with the letter C in the image below?

The respiration phase for a lateral cervical spine is:

What is the central-ray angle for the AP axial projection (Ferguson method)of the lumbosacral junction?

To reduce distortion of the intervertebral joint spaces of the lumbar spine for an AP projection,an SID of _____ inches is suggested.

Where is the IR centered for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral projection of the cervical spine?

Which of the following describes the central-ray centering point for the L5-S1 lateral projection?

Which of the following will demonstrate the cervicothoracic region in the lateral projection?

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