Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

A fracture of the anterior arch of C2 due to hyperextension is termed a _____ fracture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pott's 
B)  Jefferson 
C)  hangman's 
D)  clay shoveler's 
A)  Pott's 
B)  Jefferson 
C)  hangman's 
D)  clay shoveler's

Question 5

The average range of the angle of the L1-L3 zygapophyseal joints are _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 30 
B)  0 to 35 
C)  15 to 45 
D)  45 to 60 
A)  0 to 30 
B)  0 to 35 
C)  15 to 45 
D)  45 to 60

Question 6

How many vertebrae are there in the sacrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Three to five 
A)  Three 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Three to five

Question 7

Which of the following vertebral areas have a kyphotic curve?
1)Thoracic
2)Lumbar
3)Sacrum and coccyx

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 8

What is the central-ray angulation for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine on a trauma patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 20 degrees caudad 
B)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad 
C)  30 to 40 degrees caudad 
D)  30 to 40 degrees cephalad 
A)  15 to 20 degrees caudad 
B)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad 
C)  30 to 40 degrees caudad 
D)  30 to 40 degrees cephalad

Question 9

Where does the central ray exit for the AP axial oblique projection to demonstrate the cervical spine pillars and laminae?

Accepted Answer

A)  C4 
B)  C5 
C)  C7 
D)  T2 
A)  C4 
B)  C5 
C)  C7 
D)  T2

Question 10

Where is the longitudinal plane of the lumbar spine positioned for the AP oblique projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS 
B)  2 inches lateral to the elevated ASIS 
C)  2 inches medial to the lower ASIS 
D)  2 inches lateral to the lower ASIS 
A)  2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS 
B)  2 inches lateral to the elevated ASIS 
C)  2 inches medial to the lower ASIS 
D)  2 inches lateral to the lower ASIS

Question 11

Where is the central ray positioned for a lateral coccyx?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 $1 / 2$ inches posterior to ASIS and 1 inch inferior 
B)  3 $1 / 2$ inches posterior to ASIS and 2 inches inferior 
C)  4 inches inferior to the iliac crest 
D)  5 inches inferior to the iliac crest 
A)  3 $1 / 2$ inches posterior to ASIS and 1 inch inferior 
B)  3 $1 / 2$ inches posterior to ASIS and 2 inches inferior 
C)  4 inches inferior to the iliac crest 
D)  5 inches inferior to the iliac crest

Question 12

Which of the following vertebral areas have a lordotic curve?
1)Cervical
2)Thoracic
3)Lumbar

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 13

Where is the central ray directed for the AP 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 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

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

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 17

Where is the central ray directed for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)?

Accepted Answer

A)  C4 
B)  C5 
C)  C6-C7 interspace 
D)  C7-T1 interspace 
A)  C4 
B)  C5 
C)  C6-C7 interspace 
D)  C7-T1 interspace

Question 18

Where is the central ray centered on the patient to obtain the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  MCP at the level of C7-T1 
B)  MCP at the level of T1-T2 
C)  MSP at the level of C7-T1 
A)  MCP at the level of C7-T1 
B)  MCP at the level of T1-T2 
C)  MSP at the level of C7-T1

Question 19

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 20

An abnormally increased concavity of the lumbar spine is termed:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 8: Vertebral Column

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

Which vertebra contains both an anterior and a posterior arch?

Which thoracic vertebrae contain costal facets on the transverse process?

A fracture of the anterior arch of C2 due to hyperextension is termed a _____ fracture.

The average range of the angle of the L1-L3 zygapophyseal joints are _____ degrees.

How many vertebrae are there in the sacrum?

Which of the following vertebral areas have a kyphotic curve? 1)Thoracic 2)Lumbar 3)Sacrum and coccyx

What is the central-ray angulation for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine on a trauma patient?

Where does the central ray exit for the AP axial oblique projection to demonstrate the cervical spine pillars and laminae?

Where is the longitudinal plane of the lumbar spine positioned for the AP oblique projection?

Where is the central ray positioned for a lateral coccyx?

Which of the following vertebral areas have a lordotic curve? 1)Cervical 2)Thoracic 3)Lumbar

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

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

The first cervical vertebra is called the:

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

Where is the central ray directed for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)?

Where is the central ray centered on the patient to obtain the image below?

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

An abnormally increased concavity of the lumbar spine is termed:

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