Question 1

The part identified in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ala. 
B)  base. 
C)  promontory. 
D)  first sacral segment. 
A)  ala. 
B)  base. 
C)  promontory. 
D)  first sacral segment.

Question 2

If a lead rubber sheet is not placed on the table when performing a lateral projection of the thoracic spine,the image may be:

Accepted Answer

A)  underexposed. 
B)  overexposed. 
C)  too high in contrast. 
D)  too low in contrast. 
A)  underexposed. 
B)  overexposed. 
C)  too high in contrast. 
D)  too low in contrast.

Question 3

The intervertebral foramina of the superior four lumbar vertebrae are situated how many degrees from the midsagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

A)  90 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  30 to 50 
D)  70 to 75 
A)  90 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  30 to 50 
D)  70 to 75

Question 4

How many foramina are located in each cervical vertebra?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 5

How many vertebrae make up the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  27 
C)  33 
D)  54 
A)  24 
B)  27 
C)  33 
D)  54

Question 6

Which vertebra contains both an anterior and a posterior arch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The second cervical vertebra is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  dens. 
B)  atlas. 
C)  axis. 
D)  vertebra prominens. 
A)  dens. 
B)  atlas. 
C)  axis. 
D)  vertebra prominens.

Question 8

Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those closest to the IR 
B)  Those farthest from the IR 
C)  Both sides are equally demonstrated 
D)  The inferior side farthest from the IR 
A)  Those closest to the IR 
B)  Those farthest from the IR 
C)  Both sides are equally demonstrated 
D)  The inferior side farthest from the IR

Question 9

The condition in which an intervertebral disk "slips" and protrudes into the vertebral canal is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  vertebrogenesis. 
B)  spondylolysis. 
C)  spondylolisthesis. 
D)  herniated nucleus pulposus. 
A)  vertebrogenesis. 
B)  spondylolysis. 
C)  spondylolisthesis. 
D)  herniated nucleus pulposus.

Question 10

The central-ray angle for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 degrees caudad. 
D)  15 degrees caudad. 
A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 degrees caudad. 
D)  15 degrees caudad.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Lamina of C6 
B)  Pedicle of C6 
C)  Lamina of C5 
D)  Pedicle of C5 
A)  Lamina of C6 
B)  Pedicle of C6 
C)  Lamina of C5 
D)  Pedicle of C5

Question 12

What anatomy is labeled with the letter E 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 zygapophyseal joints of the vertebral column are classified as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

How many degrees is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection of the sacroiliac joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 25 
B)  25 to 30 
C)  30 to 35 
D)  35 to 40 
A)  20 to 25 
B)  25 to 30 
C)  30 to 35 
D)  35 to 40

Question 15

The first cervical vertebra is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  axis. 
B)  atlas. 
C)  dens. 
D)  vertebra prominens. 
A)  axis. 
B)  atlas. 
C)  dens. 
D)  vertebra prominens.

Question 16

Where is the central ray directed for an "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpendicular through the open mouth 
B)  Perpendicular to the acanthion 
C)  Parallel to the acanthiomeatal line 
D)  Parallel to the orbitomeatal line 
A)  Perpendicular through the open mouth 
B)  Perpendicular to the acanthion 
C)  Parallel to the acanthiomeatal line 
D)  Parallel to the orbitomeatal line

Question 17

Letter A in the image below labels the _____ body.

Accepted Answer

A)  C2 
B)  C3 
C)  C4 
D)  C5 
A)  C2 
B)  C3 
C)  C4 
D)  C5

Question 18

What is the central-ray angulation for the lateral projection of the thoracic spine if the vertebral column is not elevated to a horizontal plane?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 5 degrees caudad 
B)  3 to 5 degrees cephalad 
C)  10 to 15 degrees caudad 
D)  10 to 15 degrees cephalad 
A)  3 to 5 degrees caudad 
B)  3 to 5 degrees cephalad 
C)  10 to 15 degrees caudad 
D)  10 to 15 degrees cephalad

Question 19

How many thoracic vertebrae have a small concave facet on the transverse process,for articulation with the tubercle of a rib?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  12 
A)  7 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  12

Exam 9: Vertebral Column

The part identified in this figure is the:

If a lead rubber sheet is not placed on the table when performing a lateral projection of the thoracic spine,the image may be:

The intervertebral foramina of the superior four lumbar vertebrae are situated how many degrees from the midsagittal plane?

How many foramina are located in each cervical vertebra?

How many vertebrae make up the vertebral column?

Which vertebra contains both an anterior and a posterior arch?

The second cervical vertebra is called the:

Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

The condition in which an intervertebral disk "slips" and protrudes into the vertebral canal is called:

The central-ray angle for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint is:

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

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

The zygapophyseal joints of the vertebral column are classified as:

How many degrees is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection of the sacroiliac joint?

The first cervical vertebra is called the:

Where is the central ray directed for an "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis?

Letter A in the image below labels the _____ body.

What is the central-ray angulation for the lateral projection of the thoracic spine if the vertebral column is not elevated to a horizontal plane?

How many thoracic vertebrae have a small concave facet on the transverse process,for articulation with the tubercle of a rib?

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