Exam 8: Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Why are the anterior oblique projections (right anterior oblique [RAO]/left anterior oblique [LAO]) preferred over the posterior oblique projections of the cervical spine?

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Question 41

Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures. (You may use an answer more than once.) -Lateral masses

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Question 42

What type of CR angle is recommended when performing the AP axial C-spine projection erect?

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Question 43

The structure transverse process is labeled _____.

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Question 44

Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral bodies during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

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Question 45

A patient enters the emergency department (ED) because of a motor vehicle accident (MVA).The patient is on a backboard and wearing a cervical collar.The technologist is concerned about the artifacts that the collar will project on the spine during the horizontal beam lateral projection.What should the technologist do in this situation?

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Question 46

The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

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Question 47

The PA projection (Judd method) is intended to demonstrate the atlantoaxial joints between C1 and C2.

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Question 48

Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures. (You may use an answer more than once.) -Axis

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Question 49

What type of CR angle is required for posterior oblique (left posterior oblique [LPO]/right posterior oblique [RPO]) positions of the cervical spine?

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Question 50

Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _. $Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _.$

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Question 51

Which of the following thoracic vertebra(e) possess(es) no facets for costotransverse joints?

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Question 52

The structure transverse foramen is labeled _____.

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Question 53

The structure lamina is labeled _____.

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Question 54

Which of the following best defines or describes the vertebral body of C1?

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Question 55

Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the C4-5 zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine?

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Question 56

Along with increasing the source image receptor distance (SID), what other factor(s) will improve spatial resolution for lateral and oblique projections of the cervical spine?

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Question 57

Which of the following pathologic conditions is defined as "a condition of the spine characterized by rigidity of a vertebral joint"?

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Question 58

Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures. (You may use an answer more than once.) -Dens

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Question 59

Which imaging modality will best demonstrate herniated nucleus pulposus in the cervical spine?

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Why are the anterior oblique projections (right anterior oblique [RAO]/left anterior oblique [LAO]) preferred over the posterior oblique projections of the cervical spine?

Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures. (You may use an answer more than once.) -Lateral masses

What type of CR angle is recommended when performing the AP axial C-spine projection erect?

The structure transverse process is labeled _____.

Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral bodies during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

The PA projection (Judd method) is intended to demonstrate the atlantoaxial joints between C1 and C2.

Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures. (You may use an answer more than once.) -Axis

What type of CR angle is required for posterior oblique (left posterior oblique [LPO]/right posterior oblique [RPO]) positions of the cervical spine?

Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _. $Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _.$

Which of the following thoracic vertebra(e) possess(es) no facets for costotransverse joints?

The structure transverse foramen is labeled _____.

The structure lamina is labeled _____.

Which of the following best defines or describes the vertebral body of C1?

Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the C4-5 zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine?

Along with increasing the source image receptor distance (SID), what other factor(s) will improve spatial resolution for lateral and oblique projections of the cervical spine?

Which of the following pathologic conditions is defined as "a condition of the spine characterized by rigidity of a vertebral joint"?

Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures. (You may use an answer more than once.) -Dens

Which imaging modality will best demonstrate herniated nucleus pulposus in the cervical spine?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 8: Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Why are the anterior oblique projections (right anterior oblique [RAO]/left anterior oblique [LAO]) preferred over the posterior oblique projections of the cervical spine?

Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures. (You may use an answer more than once.) -Lateral masses

What type of CR angle is recommended when performing the AP axial C-spine projection erect?

The structure transverse process is labeled _____.

Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral bodies during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

The PA projection (Judd method) is intended to demonstrate the atlantoaxial joints between C1 and C2.

Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures. (You may use an answer more than once.) -Axis

What type of CR angle is required for posterior oblique (left posterior oblique [LPO]/right posterior oblique [RPO]) positions of the cervical spine?

Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _____.

Which of the following thoracic vertebra(e) possess(es) no facets for costotransverse joints?

The structure transverse foramen is labeled _____.

The structure lamina is labeled _____.

Which of the following best defines or describes the vertebral body of C1?

Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the C4-5 zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine?

Along with increasing the source image receptor distance (SID), what other factor(s) will improve spatial resolution for lateral and oblique projections of the cervical spine?

Which of the following pathologic conditions is defined as "a condition of the spine characterized by rigidity of a vertebral joint"?

Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures. (You may use an answer more than once.) -Dens

Which imaging modality will best demonstrate herniated nucleus pulposus in the cervical spine?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters

Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _. $Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _.$