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LOWER COSTAL MARGIN IS @ THE LEVEL OF:
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L2-3
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ILIAC CREST IS @ THE LEVEL OF:
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L4-5
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SYMPHYSIS PUBIS IS @ THE LEVEL OF?
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TIP OF COCCYX
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SPINA BIFIDA-
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congenital defect in which the posterior elements of the vertebrae fail to unite
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Most common in L4-5 level and may result in sciatica
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Herniated nucleus pulposus
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Chance fracture
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fracture of the vertebral body caused by hyperflexion force.
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Compression fracture
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type of fracture that rarely causes neurologic deficits
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where is the CR for a AP and Lateral lumbar spine
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@ the level of the crest
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How can you determine rotation is present on a AP l-spine radiograph?
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by the spinous process, and the sacroiliac joints
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where should the pedicile be on a correct oblique radiograph of the L-spine?
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the pedicile should be projected near the center.
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If the pedicle is projected to far posterior on a radiograph of a oblique l-spine, what is the positioning error?
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the patient was excessively oblique
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What position of the L-spine demonstrates an possible compression fracture?
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lateral
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A patient with a wide pelvis and a narrow thorax may been a CR angle of ___degrees____ for a lateral position of the L-spine
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8 degrees caudad
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How should a patient with scoliosis be positioned for a lateral position of the lumbar spine?
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the side that is convex should be closest to the IR.
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Why are the knees and hips flexed for an AP lumbar spine?
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to open up the intervertebral disk space
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Where is the CR centered for a L5-S1 of the lumbar
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2 inches posterior to the ASIS, and 1 1/2 inches below the crest
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Where is the CR for the L5-S1?
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5 to 8 degree caudad angle 1 1/2 inches inferior to the iliac crest and 2 inches posterior to the ASIS
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Where is the CR for the lateral sacrum/ coccyx?
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3-4 inches posterior to the ASIS
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Where is the CR for the lateral coccyx?
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3-4 inches posterior to the ASIS and 2 inches distal tot he ASIS
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Where is the CR for the AP axial sacrum and coccyx?
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CR is midway between the ASIS and symphsis. 2 inches distal to ASIS
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Where is the CR for the lateral lumbar spine?
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MSP and level of the iliac crest L4-5
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Where is the CR for the oblique lumbar spine?
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1 1/2 inches above the iliac crest and 2 inches medial to upside ASIS.
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CR for the AP lumbar spine?
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at the level of the iliac crest
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The AP lumbar spine demonstrates what best?
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the intervertebral joint spaces
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The lumbar curvature is considered to be?
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lordotic and compensetory
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