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39 Cards in this Set
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Why are the zyapophyseal joints of c2-7 only seen in the true lateral position?
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because these joints are located at right angles or 90 to the migsagittal plane
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c1 and C2 zypop joints are only seen during which postion of the c spine
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True Ap projection
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distinguishing features of the thoracic vertrebrae is their?
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facets for rib articulation
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each thoracic ver has either a full facet or two partial facets called?
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demifacts, located on each side of the body.
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verb with demifacts share articulations with the?
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heads of ribs
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what is c1 know as
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atlas
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The spinous process of C7 is called what
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Vertebral Prominens
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The articular pillar is sometimes called what?
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Lateral masses.
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The spinous processes of C2 through C6 have double-pointed tips called what?
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Bifid tip
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How many foramina do Cervical vertebrae have?
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3
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What technique would you use for a lateral C-Spine
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75kv 28MAs
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What view must be done on trauma patients before attempting any other views of the c-spine?
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Cross-table lateral.
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At what angle is the zygopophyseal joints of the second through seventh cervical vertebrae to the midsagital plane?
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90 Degrees or right angle
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The atlantooccipital joint is classified as what type of joint?
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Synovial ellipsoid
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AP Open Mouth Projection is used to visualize what kind of pathology?
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Odontoid Fracture or Jefferson's Fracture.
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What is the fracture that extends through the pedicles of C2 with or without subluxation of C2 upon C3?
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Hangman's fracture
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A slipped disk is also termed
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Herniated Nucleus Populsus (HNP)
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What is another name for C2
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Axis
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c1 and c2 where did they get their names?
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Atlas after the Greek God holding the globe. Axis because it is an axis for the atlas to rotate on.
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What special protuberance does C2 have that makes it unique?
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Dens or Odontoid Process
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What gives C7 it's name?
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Longer spinous process than other c-spine vertebrae.
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C1 does not have a body, but has what instead
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Anterior Arch
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Situation: An AP open mouth is done on a patient with suspected Jefferson Fracture. The image comes out with the upper incisors superimposing the superior portion of the dens. What must be done to correct this problem on the repeat exposure?
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Slight hyperextension of neck or angle tube
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How do you know that there is no rotation on an AP Axial projection
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Mandible and base of skull are superimposed over first two cervical vertebrae and spinous processes will be equidistant in spinal column.
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What is the name of the articulation between the anterior arch of C1 and the dens of C2?
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Atlantoaxial
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Which two c-spine vertebrae do not contain an intervertebral disk in between them?
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C1 and C2
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What is the name of the pathology where an avulsion fracture of the spinous process of C6-T1 has occured?
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Clay shoveler's fracture
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A comminuted fracture of the vertebral body causing fragments to be displaced into the spinal canal is termed what?
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Teardrop burst fracture
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These structures are best shown in the LPO oblique cervical spine image.
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What are RIGHT INERVERTEBRAL FORMINA? (AP-side up, PA-side down)
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This angle is used to compensate for a patient who cannot depress their shoulder in a Swimmer's view
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What is 5 degrees CAUDAD
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This is the amount a patient is rotated for the Oblique Cervical Spine image.
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45 degrees
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This angle is used for the PA C-spine.
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What is 15-20 degrees CAUDAD
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This technique is used to achieve a 5 degree caudad angle of the central ray for a Swimmer's view when the patient is supine on a stretcher using the upright bucky.
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What is angle foot of stretcher TOWARD bucky?
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This is the benefit of using a breathing technique in the Lateral Thoracic Spine x-ray.
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What is BLURRING ribs and lung markings to provide greater T-Spine demonstration
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These joints are best seen in the RPO Oblique Lumbar Spine image.
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What is RIGHT ZYGAPOPHYSEAL JOINTS (AP-side down, PA side up)
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This is the centering point for the RPO Oblique Lumbar Spine.
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What is 2" (5cm) medial to elevated ASIS and 1 1/2" (3.8cm) above iliac crest?
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This view of the cervical spine best shows the apophyseal and intervertebral joints.
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What is a lateral view?
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The condition in the T-spine where the back curves forward inferiorly.
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What is kyphosis?
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Flexion and extension views are used to evaluate mobility in a patients back for this pathology that resembles a piece of bamboo.
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What is ankylosing spondylitis?
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