Question 1

Which of the following describes the anatomy of interest for the Fuchs method?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP, dens 
B)  AP, atlas and axis 
C)  AP, cervicothoracic region 
D)  Lateral, cervicothoracic region 
A)  AP, dens 
B)  AP, atlas and axis 
C)  AP, cervicothoracic region 
D)  Lateral, cervicothoracic region

Question 2

The intervertebral foramina 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 3

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral lumbosacral spine when a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) IR is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  L2 
B)  L3 
C)  The ASIS 
D)  The iliac crests 
A)  L2 
B)  L3 
C)  The ASIS 
D)  The iliac crests

Question 4

Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP axial projection of the sacrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 inches at the pubic symphysis 
B)  1 inch inferior to the symphysis 
C)  1 inch at the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis 
A)  2 inches at the pubic symphysis 
B)  1 inch inferior to the symphysis 
C)  1 inch at the pubic symphysis 
D)  2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis

Question 5

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 6

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Intervertebral foramen of L2-L3 
B)  Intervertebral disk space of L2-L3 
C)  Intervertebral foramen of L3-L4 
D)  Intervertebral disk space of L3-L4 
A)  Intervertebral foramen of L2-L3 
B)  Intervertebral disk space of L2-L3 
C)  Intervertebral foramen of L3-L4 
D)  Intervertebral disk space of L3-L4

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following methods is used to evaluate the thoracic and lumbar spine during scoliosis radiography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pawlow 
B)  Ferguson 
C)  Twining 
D)  Lindblom 
A)  Pawlow 
B)  Ferguson 
C)  Twining 
D)  Lindblom

Question 12

How much is the body rotated for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 degrees 
B)  60 degrees 
C)  70 degrees 
D)  40 to 60 degrees 
A)  45 degrees 
B)  60 degrees 
C)  70 degrees 
D)  40 to 60 degrees

Question 13

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 14

The openings in the cervical vertebrae for the transmission of the vertebral artery and vein are called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse foramen. 
B)  vertebral foramina. 
C)  intervertebral foramina. 
D)  inferior vertebral notch. 
A)  transverse foramen. 
B)  vertebral foramina. 
C)  intervertebral foramina. 
D)  inferior vertebral notch.

Question 15

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

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following techniques should be utilized to decrease radiation dose during scoliosis radiography?
1)Close collimation
2)Breast shields
3)PA projection instead of AP

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 18

The superior and inferior articular processes of the cervical spine form thick columns called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  facets. 
B)  laminae. 
C)  pedicles. 
D)  articular pillars. 
A)  facets. 
B)  laminae. 
C)  pedicles. 
D)  articular pillars.

Question 19

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 20

In reference to the ASIS, where is the central-ray entrance for a lateral coccyx?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 $1 / 2$ inches (9 cm) posterior and 2 inches (5 cm) inferior 
B)  3 $1 / 2$ inches (9 cm) anterior and 2 inches (5 cm) superior 
C)  2 inches (5 cm) posterior and 3 $1 / 2$ inches (9 cm) inferior 
D)  2 inches (5 cm) anterior and 3 $1 / 2$ inches (9 cm) superior 
A)  3 $1 / 2$ inches (9 cm) posterior and 2 inches (5 cm) inferior 
B)  3 $1 / 2$ inches (9 cm) anterior and 2 inches (5 cm) superior 
C)  2 inches (5 cm) posterior and 3 $1 / 2$ inches (9 cm) inferior 
D)  2 inches (5 cm) anterior and 3 $1 / 2$ inches (9 cm) superior

Exam 8: Vertebral Column

Which of the following describes the anatomy of interest for the Fuchs method?

The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine form an angle of how many degrees with the midsagittal plane?

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral lumbosacral spine when a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) IR is used?

Where does the central ray enter the patient for an AP axial projection of the sacrum?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following methods is used to evaluate the thoracic and lumbar spine during scoliosis radiography?

How much is the body rotated for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

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?

The openings in the cervical vertebrae for the transmission of the vertebral artery and vein are called the:

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

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

Which of the following techniques should be utilized to decrease radiation dose during scoliosis radiography? 1)Close collimation 2)Breast shields 3)PA projection instead of AP

The superior and inferior articular processes of the cervical spine form thick columns called the:

Letter B in the image below labels the:

In reference to the ASIS, where is the central-ray entrance for a lateral coccyx?

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