Exam 9: Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs

-Refer to the figure. What modality and sequence is this? Hint: Remember to look where you expect to see fluid.

The most commonly fractured bones at the thoracic spine involve the:

-Refer to the figure. What vertebrae has undergone complete destruction?

-The eighth and ninth vertebral deformity is associated with osteoporosis and the most likely diagnosis is:

-In all age groups, __________________________of the vertebral bodies are the most common spinal injuries detected on radiographs.

-The radiologic evaluation of scoliosis uses the erect side-bending views to assess:

-Refer to the figure. The appearance of the osseous deformity infers what mechanism of injury?

-Refer to the figure. What imaging modality and view is this?

-Refer to the figure. Observe the spinal canal. The spinal canal would be described on this patient as:

-Refer to the figure. What radiographic view is this?