Question 1

The swimmer's technique lateral projection is performed to demonstrate the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical vertebrae. 
B)  thoracic vertebrae. 
C)  atlas and axis. 
D)  cervicothoracic vertebrae. 
A)  cervical vertebrae. 
B)  thoracic vertebrae. 
C)  atlas and axis. 
D)  cervicothoracic vertebrae.

Question 2

The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:

Accepted Answer

A)  sacroiliac joint. 
B)  pubic symphysis. 
C)  acetabulum. 
D)  lumbar-5, sacral-1 joint. 
A)  sacroiliac joint. 
B)  pubic symphysis. 
C)  acetabulum. 
D)  lumbar-5, sacral-1 joint.

Question 3

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which thoracic vertebrae contain only a single costal facet on each side of its body?

Accepted Answer

A)  T1, T2 
B)  T1, T2, T3 
C)  T11, T12 
D)  T10, T11, T12 
A)  T1, T2 
B)  T1, T2, T3 
C)  T11, T12 
D)  T10, T11, T12

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Zygapophyseal joint of C4-C5 
B)  Zygapophyseal joint of C5-C6 
C)  Intervertebral foramen of C4-C5 
D)  Intervertebral foramen of C5-C6 
A)  Zygapophyseal joint of C4-C5 
B)  Zygapophyseal joint of C5-C6 
C)  Intervertebral foramen of C4-C5 
D)  Intervertebral foramen of C5-C6

Question 7

The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  AP oblique 
A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  AP oblique

Question 8

Which of the following will prevent the AEC detector from prematurely terminating the exposure during a lateral lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a 10 * 12 inch (24 * 30 cm) IR 
B)  Using a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) IR 
C)  Collimating 2 inches at each end of the IR 
D)  Placing a sheet of lead rubber on the table behind the patient 
A)  Using a 10 * 12 inch (24 * 30 cm) IR 
B)  Using a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) IR 
C)  Collimating 2 inches at each end of the IR 
D)  Placing a sheet of lead rubber on the table behind the patient

Question 9

Which of the following lines must be perpendicular to the IR for the AP "open mouth" atlas and axis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glabellomeatal line 
B)  Orbitomeatal line 
C)  Acanthiomeatal line 
D)  A line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisors to the tip of the mastoid process 
A)  Glabellomeatal line 
B)  Orbitomeatal line 
C)  Acanthiomeatal line 
D)  A line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisors to the tip of the mastoid process

Question 10

The central-ray angle for a lateral coccyx and sacrum is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 degrees caudad. 
D)  5 to 10 degrees cephalad. 
A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 degrees caudad. 
D)  5 to 10 degrees cephalad.

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Intervertebral foramen of L4-L5 
B)  Zygapophyseal joint of L4-L5 
C)  Intervertebral foramen of L3-L4 
D)  Zygapophyseal joint of L3-L4 
A)  Intervertebral foramen of L4-L5 
B)  Zygapophyseal joint of L4-L5 
C)  Intervertebral foramen of L3-L4 
D)  Zygapophyseal joint of L3-L4

Question 13

Which of the following should be performed to place the back in contact with the table for an AP thoracic spine?
1)Flex the hips.
2)Flex the knees.
3)Flex the cervical spine.

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 14

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 15

Which of the following is placed perpendicular to the tabletop for the AP axial cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glabellomeatal line 
B)  Orbitomeatal line 
C)  Acanthiomeatal line 
D)  The occlusal plane 
A)  Glabellomeatal line 
B)  Orbitomeatal line 
C)  Acanthiomeatal line 
D)  The occlusal plane

Question 16

Where is the IR centered for a lateral cervical spine (Grandy method)?

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 17

A comminuted fracture of the ring of C1 is termed a _____ fracture.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following projections of the spine are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter?
1)AP cervical
2)AP thoracic
3)Lateral cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)

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 19

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 20

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

Exam 8: Vertebral Column

The swimmer's technique lateral projection is performed to demonstrate the:

The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed:

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

Which thoracic vertebrae contain only a single costal facet on each side of its body?

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

The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

Which of the following will prevent the AEC detector from prematurely terminating the exposure during a lateral lumbar spine?

Which of the following lines must be perpendicular to the IR for the AP "open mouth" atlas and axis?

The central-ray angle for a lateral coccyx and sacrum is:

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

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

Which of the following should be performed to place the back in contact with the table for an AP thoracic spine? 1)Flex the hips. 2)Flex the knees. 3)Flex the cervical spine.

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

Which of the following is placed perpendicular to the tabletop for the AP axial cervical vertebrae?

Where is the IR centered for a lateral cervical spine (Grandy method)?

A comminuted fracture of the ring of C1 is termed a _____ fracture.

Which of the following projections of the spine are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter? 1)AP cervical 2)AP thoracic 3)Lateral cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)

The second cervical vertebra is called the:

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

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