Question 1

The part identified in this figure is the:

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A)   body.
B)   lamina.
C)   pedicle.
D)   transverse process.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed:

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A)   scoliosis.
B)   kyphosis.
C)   lordosis.
D)   scoliokyphosis.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The articulations between the articular processes of the vertebral arches are called the _____ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)   costovertebral
B)   costotransverse
C)   intervertebral
D)   zygapophysealE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The part identified in this figure is the:

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A)   vertebral arch.
B)   vertebral foramen.
C)   intervertebral foramina.
D)   transverse foramen.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine are demonstrated on which two of the following projections? (Select all that apply.)

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A)   AP axial
B)   Lateral
C)   AP axial oblique
D)   PA axial obliqueE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The short,thick processes that project posteriorly on each side of a vertebral body are called the:

Accepted Answer

A)   pedicles.
B)   laminae.
C)   transverse processes.
D)   spinous processes.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Where is the longitudinal plane of the lumbar spine positioned for the AP oblique projection?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS
B)   2 inches lateral to the elevated ASIS
C)   2 inches medial to the lower ASIS
D)   2 inches lateral to the lower ASISE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

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)   posteriorE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Where is the central ray centered on the patient to obtain the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)   MCP at the level of C7-T1
B)   MCP at the level of T1-T2
C)   MSP at the level of C7-T1
D)   MSP at the level of C7 -T1E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

If this is an AP oblique projection,what is the patient position in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)   45 degree RPO
B)   45 degree LPO
C)   45 degree RAO
D)   45 degree LAOE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The projection demonstrated in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   AP oblique,sacroiliac joint.
B)   PA oblique,sacroiliac joint.
C)   AP oblique,lumbar spine.
D)   PA oblique,lumbar spine.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

What anatomy is demonstrated in this AP oblique projection in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)   Right SI joint
B)   Left SI joint
C)   L5-S1 joint space
D)   L5-S1 zygapophyseal jointE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

How much is the body rotated for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

Accepted Answer

A)   45 degrees
B)   60 degrees
C)   70 degrees
D)   40 to 60 degreesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Where does the central ray enter the body for the AP axial projection (Ferguson method) of the lumbosacral junction?

Accepted Answer

A)   At the pubic symphysis
B)   1 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
C)   3 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
D)   At the level of the ASISsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral thoracic spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Level of T5
B)   Level of T7
C)   Level of T9
D)   Level of T10E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

In reference to the ASIS,where is the central-ray entrance for a lateral coccyx?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 inches (9 cm) posterior and 2 inches (5 cm) inferior
B)   3 inches (9 cm) anterior and 2 inches (5 cm) superior
C)   2 inches (5 cm) posterior and 3 inches (9 cm) inferior
D)   2 inches (5 cm) anterior and 3 inches (9 cm) superiorE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The respiration phase for the "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis is:

Accepted Answer

A)   inspiration.
B)   expiration.
C)   suspended respiration.
D)   softly phonate "ah" during the exposure.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following methods is used to evaluate the thoracic and lumbar spine during scoliosis radiography?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pawlow
B)   Ferguson
C)   Twining
D)   LindblomE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Body of L2
B)   Body of L3
C)   Pedicle of L2
D)   Pedicle of L3E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP
B)   Lateral
C)   AP oblique
D)   PA obliqueE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 9: Vertebral Column

The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

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Where is the longitudinal plane of the lumbar spine positioned for the AP oblique projection?

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Where is the central ray centered on the patient to obtain the image below?

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Where is the central ray directed for a lateral thoracic spine?

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The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine are demonstrated on which two of the following projections? (Select all that apply.)

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Which of the following methods is used to evaluate the thoracic and lumbar spine during scoliosis radiography?

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An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed:

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How much is the body rotated for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

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What anatomy is demonstrated in this AP oblique projection in the image below?

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If this is an AP oblique projection,what is the patient position in the image below?

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The projection demonstrated in this figure is the:

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The respiration phase for the "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis is:

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The articulations between the articular processes of the vertebral arches are called the _____ joints.

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In reference to the ASIS,where is the central-ray entrance for a lateral coccyx?

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

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The short,thick processes that project posteriorly on each side of a vertebral body are called the:

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Where does the central ray enter the body for the AP axial projection (Ferguson method) of the lumbosacral junction?

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The part identified in this figure is the:

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The part identified in this figure is the:

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

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