Question 1

Letter B in the image below labels the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pedicle. 
B)  lamina. 
C)  spinous process. 
D)  transverse process. 
A)  pedicle. 
B)  lamina. 
C)  spinous process. 
D)  transverse process.

Question 2

An abnormal increase in the convexity of the thoracic spine is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  scoliosis. 
B)  spondylosis. 
C)  lordosis. 
D)  kyphosis. 
A)  scoliosis. 
B)  spondylosis. 
C)  lordosis. 
D)  kyphosis.

Question 3

The articulating facet on the inferior articular process of the vertebrae is located on its _____ surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior 
B)  anterior 
C)  superior 
D)  inferior 
A)  posterior 
B)  anterior 
C)  superior 
D)  inferior

Question 4

Which positioning maneuver helps to reduce the lordotic curvature of the lumbar spine for the AP projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexing the hips and knees 
B)  Abducting the legs 45 degrees 
C)  Raising the arms overhead 
D)  Arms in right angle abduction,elbows flexed 
A)  Flexing the hips and knees 
B)  Abducting the legs 45 degrees 
C)  Raising the arms overhead 
D)  Arms in right angle abduction,elbows flexed

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Intervertebral disk space of C6-C7 
B)  Intervertebral foramen of C6-C7 
C)  Intervertebral disk space of C7-T1 
D)  Intervertebral foramen of C7-T1 
A)  Intervertebral disk space of C6-C7 
B)  Intervertebral foramen of C6-C7 
C)  Intervertebral disk space of C7-T1 
D)  Intervertebral foramen of C7-T1

Question 6

All of the following might be used to provide an optimal image on a lateral projection of the lumbar spine,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  close collimation. 
B)  sponge to support spine in horizontal position. 
C)  72-inch SID. 
D)  leaded rubber sheet. 
A)  close collimation. 
B)  sponge to support spine in horizontal position. 
C)  72-inch SID. 
D)  leaded rubber sheet.

Question 7

A typical vertebra is composed of which two main parts? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Lamina 
B)  Vertebral foramen 
C)  Body 
D)  Vertebral arch 
A)  Lamina 
B)  Vertebral foramen 
C)  Body 
D)  Vertebral arch

Question 8

Where should the center of the IR be positioned for the "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis?

Accepted Answer

A)  To the "Adam's apple" 
B)  First cervical vertebra 
C)  Second cervical vertebra 
D)  Fourth cervical vertebra 
A)  To the "Adam's apple" 
B)  First cervical vertebra 
C)  Second cervical vertebra 
D)  Fourth cervical vertebra

Question 9

What is the central-ray angle for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 degrees cephalad 
B)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad 
C)  15 to 20 degrees caudad 
D)  Perpendicular 
A)  15 degrees cephalad 
B)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad 
C)  15 to 20 degrees caudad 
D)  Perpendicular

Question 10

The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine open:

Accepted Answer

A)  laterally. 
B)  45 degrees anteriorly. 
C)  70 degrees anteriorly. 
D)  45 degrees anteriorly and 15 degrees inferiorly. 
A)  laterally. 
B)  45 degrees anteriorly. 
C)  70 degrees anteriorly. 
D)  45 degrees anteriorly and 15 degrees inferiorly.

Question 11

What is the central-ray angulation for the AP projection of the dens,Fuchs method?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees caudad 
C)  15 degrees cephalad 
D)  20 degrees cephalad 
A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees caudad 
C)  15 degrees cephalad 
D)  20 degrees cephalad

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Occipital base 
B)  Lateral mass of C1 
C)  Dens of C2 
D)  Body of C2 
A)  Occipital base 
B)  Lateral mass of C1 
C)  Dens of C2 
D)  Body of C2

Question 13

The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:

Accepted Answer

A)  sacroiliac joint. 
B)  pubic symphysis. 
C)  acetabulum. 
D)  L5-S1 joint. 
A)  sacroiliac joint. 
B)  pubic symphysis. 
C)  acetabulum. 
D)  L5-S1 joint.

Question 14

What is the projection and anatomy of interest in the figure below?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP oblique cervical spine 
B)  PA axial cervical spine 
C)  Lateral cervical spine 
D)  AP axial cervical spine 
A)  AP oblique cervical spine 
B)  PA axial cervical spine 
C)  Lateral cervical spine 
D)  AP axial cervical spine

Question 15

If the lumbar spine cannot be adjusted so it is horizontal for the lateral projection,the central ray should be angled:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 degrees men,8 degrees women,cephalad. 
B)  5 degrees men,8 degrees women,caudad. 
C)  8 degrees men,12 degrees women,cephalad. 
D)  8 degrees men,12 degrees women,caudad. 
A)  5 degrees men,8 degrees women,cephalad. 
B)  5 degrees men,8 degrees women,caudad. 
C)  8 degrees men,12 degrees women,cephalad. 
D)  8 degrees men,12 degrees women,caudad.

Question 16

Which projection of the vertebral column is depicted in the figure below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral cervical spine 
B)  Lateral cervicothoracic spine 
C)  AP axial oblique cervical spine 
D)  Oblique thoracic spine 
A)  Lateral cervical spine 
B)  Lateral cervicothoracic spine 
C)  AP axial oblique cervical spine 
D)  Oblique thoracic spine

Question 17

Where is the central ray directed for a PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

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 18

The zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic spine form an angle of how many degrees with the midsagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 
B)  90 
C)  15 to 20 
D)  70 to 75 
A)  45 
B)  90 
C)  15 to 20 
D)  70 to 75

Question 19

The articulating surfaces of the articular processes of the vertebrae are covered with fibrocartilage.These surfaces are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  facets. 
B)  notches. 
C)  foramens. 
D)  tubercles. 
A)  facets. 
B)  notches. 
C)  foramens. 
D)  tubercles.

Question 20

Which projection is recommended to demonstrate the cervical vertebral arches or pillars when the patient cannot hyperextend the neck?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP axial 
B)  PA axial 
C)  AP axial oblique with right and left head rotation 
D)  Lateral projection,dorsal decubitus position 
A)  AP axial 
B)  PA axial 
C)  AP axial oblique with right and left head rotation 
D)  Lateral projection,dorsal decubitus position

Exam 9: Vertebral Column

Letter B in the image below labels the:

An abnormal increase in the convexity of the thoracic spine is termed:

The articulating facet on the inferior articular process of the vertebrae is located on its _____ surface.

Which positioning maneuver helps to reduce the lordotic curvature of the lumbar spine for the AP projection?

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

All of the following might be used to provide an optimal image on a lateral projection of the lumbar spine,except:

A typical vertebra is composed of which two main parts? (Select all that apply.)

Where should the center of the IR be positioned for the "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis?

What is the central-ray angle for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine open:

What is the central-ray angulation for the AP projection of the dens,Fuchs method?

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

The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:

What is the projection and anatomy of interest in the figure below?

If the lumbar spine cannot be adjusted so it is horizontal for the lateral projection,the central ray should be angled:

Which projection of the vertebral column is depicted in the figure below?

Where is the central ray directed for a PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

The zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic spine form an angle of how many degrees with the midsagittal plane?

The articulating surfaces of the articular processes of the vertebrae are covered with fibrocartilage.These surfaces are called:

Which projection is recommended to demonstrate the cervical vertebral arches or pillars when the patient cannot hyperextend the neck?

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