Question 1

-Refer to the figure. Name the view.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anteroposterior view of the lumbar spine 
B)  Anteroposterior view of the lumbosacral spine 
C)  Oblique view of the lumbosacral spine 
D)  Lateral view of the lumbosacral spine 
A)  Anteroposterior view of the lumbar spine 
B)  Anteroposterior view of the lumbosacral spine 
C)  Oblique view of the lumbosacral spine 
D)  Lateral view of the lumbosacral spine D

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a plane used for lumbar cross-sectional imaging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axial 
B)  Coronal 
C)  Sagittal 
D)  Oblique 
A)  Axial 
B)  Coronal 
C)  Sagittal 
D)  Oblique D

Question 3

A lateral lumbar radiograph reveals a 37% anterior slippage of L5 on S1. How would this spondylolisthesis be graded?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grade 1 
B)  Grade 2 
C)  Grade 3 
D)  Grade 4 
A)  Grade 1 
B)  Grade 2 
C)  Grade 3 
D)  Grade 4 B

Question 4

-Refer to the figure. Name the image and pathological condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sagittal MRI, stenosis 
B)  Axial MRI, vertebral compression 
C)  Sagittal CT, spondylolisthesis 
D)  Axial CT, stenosis 
A)  Sagittal MRI, stenosis 
B)  Axial MRI, vertebral compression 
C)  Sagittal CT, spondylolisthesis 
D)  Axial CT, stenosis

Question 5

If the base of a herniated disc is narrower than the apex, it is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prolapsed 
B)  Protruded 
C)  Extruded 
D)  Herniated 
A)  Prolapsed 
B)  Protruded 
C)  Extruded 
D)  Herniated

Question 6

-Refer to the figure. What abnormality is present at L5-S1?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spondylolisthesis 
B)  Spina bifida 
C)  Spondylosis 
D)  Scoliosis 
A)  Spondylolisthesis 
B)  Spina bifida 
C)  Spondylosis 
D)  Scoliosis

Question 7

Oblique radiographs of the lumbar spine are used to visualize the intervertebral foramina.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"Bamboo spine" is the hallmark radiographic finding of this disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spondylosis deformans 
B)  Ankylosing spondylitis 
C)  Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis 
D)  Central canal stenosis 
A)  Spondylosis deformans 
B)  Ankylosing spondylitis 
C)  Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis 
D)  Central canal stenosis

Question 9

A "standard" series of lumbar radiographs would include _____________ projections.

Accepted Answer

A)  anteroposterior and lateral 
B)  anteroposterior, lateral, and obliques 
C)  anteroposterior, lateral, obliques, and a lateral L5-S1 
D)  anteroposterior, lateral, and a lateral L5-S1 
A)  anteroposterior and lateral 
B)  anteroposterior, lateral, and obliques 
C)  anteroposterior, lateral, obliques, and a lateral L5-S1 
D)  anteroposterior, lateral, and a lateral L5-S1

Question 10

A lumbar radiograph reveals end plate osteophytosis and vacuum disc phenomenon. What diagnosis would be representative of these findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degenerative joint disease 
B)  Spondylosis 
C)  Degenerative disc disease 
D)  Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis 
A)  Degenerative joint disease 
B)  Spondylosis 
C)  Degenerative disc disease 
D)  Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis

-Refer to the figure. Name the view.

Which of the following is NOT a plane used for lumbar cross-sectional imaging?

A lateral lumbar radiograph reveals a 37% anterior slippage of L5 on S1. How would this spondylolisthesis be graded?

-Refer to the figure. Name the image and pathological condition.

If the base of a herniated disc is narrower than the apex, it is defined as:

-Refer to the figure. What abnormality is present at L5-S1?

Oblique radiographs of the lumbar spine are used to visualize the intervertebral foramina.

"Bamboo spine" is the hallmark radiographic finding of this disorder.

A "standard" series of lumbar radiographs would include _____________ projections.

A lumbar radiograph reveals end plate osteophytosis and vacuum disc phenomenon. What diagnosis would be representative of these findings?

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Computed Tomography

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Diagnostic Ultrasound

Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

Radiologic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint

Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs

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Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip

Radiologic Evaluation of the Knee

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Radiologic Evaluation of the Elbow

Radiologic Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist

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Exam 11: Radiologic Evaluation of the Lumbosacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joints

-Refer to the figure. Name the view.

Which of the following is NOT a plane used for lumbar cross-sectional imaging?

A lateral lumbar radiograph reveals a 37% anterior slippage of L5 on S1. How would this spondylolisthesis be graded?

-Refer to the figure. Name the image and pathological condition.

If the base of a herniated disc is narrower than the apex, it is defined as:

-Refer to the figure. What abnormality is present at L5-S1?

Oblique radiographs of the lumbar spine are used to visualize the intervertebral foramina.

"Bamboo spine" is the hallmark radiographic finding of this disorder.

A "standard" series of lumbar radiographs would include _____________ projections.

A lumbar radiograph reveals end plate osteophytosis and vacuum disc phenomenon. What diagnosis would be representative of these findings?

General Principles of Musculoskeletal Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation, Search Patterns, and Diagnosis

Radiologic Evaluation of Fracture

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

Radiologic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint

Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs

The Chest Radiograph and Cardiopulmonary Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip

Radiologic Evaluation of the Knee

Radiologic Evaluation of the Ankle and Foot

Radiologic Evaluation of the Shoulder

Radiologic Evaluation of the Elbow

Radiologic Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist

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