Question 1

Which zygapophyseal joints are demonstrated on the AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joints farthest from the IR 
B)  Joints closest to the IR 
C)  Both joints equally demonstrated 
D)  The L1 to L4 joints closest to the IR 
A)  Joints farthest from the IR 
B)  Joints closest to the IR 
C)  Both joints equally demonstrated 
D)  The L1 to L4 joints closest to the IR

Question 2

Which of the following breathing techniques can be used for a lateral projection of the thoracic vertebrae?
1)Full inspiration
2)Suspended respiration
3)Quiet breathing

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 3

When viewed from the side, the vertebral column should present how many curves?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How much is the body rotated from the lateral position to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic region?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 degrees 
B)  45 degrees 
C)  15 to 20 degrees 
D)  70 to 75 degrees 
A)  30 degrees 
B)  45 degrees 
C)  15 to 20 degrees 
D)  70 to 75 degrees

Question 5

Where is the 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm)-IR centered for a lateral lumbar spine?

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 6

Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the lumbosacral spine?

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

Ideally, the cathode end of an x-ray tube should be positioned to take advantage of the "heel effect" of the tube. Where should the cathode be placed for an AP thoracic spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toward the head 
B)  Toward the feet 
C)  Head or foot end 
D)  Variable, depending on body habitus 
A)  Toward the head 
B)  Toward the feet 
C)  Head or foot end 
D)  Variable, depending on body habitus

Question 12

Examine this AP oblique projection image. What patient position was required to obtain this image?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 to 30 degree LPO 
B)  25 to 30 degree RPO 
C)  30 to 45 degree LPO 
D)  30 to 45 degree RPO 
A)  25 to 30 degree LPO 
B)  25 to 30 degree RPO 
C)  30 to 45 degree LPO 
D)  30 to 45 degree RPO

Question 13

Which of the following methods uses a chewing motion of the mandible to demonstrate the cervical spine in an AP projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ottonello 
B)  Grandy 
C)  Twining 
D)  Fuchs 
A)  Ottonello 
B)  Grandy 
C)  Twining 
D)  Fuchs

Question 14

What is the recommended SID for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 inches 
B)  48 inches 
C)  54 inches 
D)  60 to 72 inches 
A)  40 inches 
B)  48 inches 
C)  54 inches 
D)  60 to 72 inches

Question 15

What projection and position are demonstrated in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral; left lateral in hyperflexion 
B)  Lateral; left lateral in hyperextension 
C)  AP; hyperflexion 
D)  AP; hyperextension 
A)  Lateral; left lateral in hyperflexion 
B)  Lateral; left lateral in hyperextension 
C)  AP; hyperflexion 
D)  AP; hyperextension

Exam 8: Vertebral Column

Which zygapophyseal joints are demonstrated on the AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine?

Which of the following breathing techniques can be used for a lateral projection of the thoracic vertebrae? 1)Full inspiration 2)Suspended respiration 3)Quiet breathing

When viewed from the side, the vertebral column should present how many curves?

How much is the body rotated from the lateral position to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic region?

Where is the 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm)-IR centered for a lateral lumbar spine?

Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the lumbosacral spine?

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

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

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

How many foramina are located in each cervical vertebra?

Ideally, the cathode end of an x-ray tube should be positioned to take advantage of the "heel effect" of the tube. Where should the cathode be placed for an AP thoracic spine?

Examine this AP oblique projection image. What patient position was required to obtain this image?

Which of the following methods uses a chewing motion of the mandible to demonstrate the cervical spine in an AP projection?

What is the recommended SID for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

What projection and position are demonstrated in the image below?

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