Question 1

Which of the following methods uses a chewing motion of the mandible to demonstrate the cervical spine in an AP projection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ottonello
B)   Grandy
C)   Twining
D)   FuchsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

What is the central-ray angulation for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine on a trauma patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   15 to 20 degrees caudad
B)   15 to 20 degrees cephalad
C)   30 to 40 degrees caudad
D)   30 to 40 degrees cephaladE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Those farthest from the IR
B)   Those closest to the IR
C)   Both sides equally demonstrated
D)   The inferior six closest to the IRE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which plane is centered to the midline of the grid when positioning for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   Midcoronal plane
B)   Midsagittal plane
C)   Longitudinal plane 1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS
D)   Longitudinal plane 2 inches medial to the elevated ASISE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Where is a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) exposure field centered for a lateral lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   L2
B)   L3
C)   The ASIS
D)   The iliac crestsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Where should the cathode end of an x-ray be placed for an AP thoracic spine to take advantage of the "heel effect" of the tube?

Accepted Answer

A)   Toward the head
B)   Toward the feet
C)   Head or foot end
D)   Variable,depending on body habitusE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine form an angle of how many degrees from the posterior midsagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

A)   40 to 60
B)   15 to 20
C)   30 to 50
D)   70 to 75E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The average range of the angle of the L1-L3 zygapophyseal joints are _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 30
B)   0 to 35
C)   15 to 45
D)   45 to 60E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which two projections of the spine are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   AP axial cervical
B)   Lateral sacrum/coccyx
C)   AP thoracic
D)   Lateral cervicothoracic (swimmer's) E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The phase of respiration for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral cervical spine is:

Accepted Answer

A)   shallow breathing.
B)   suspended respiration.
C)   full expiration.
D)   full inspiration.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is the essential projection used to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP
B)   Lateral
C)   AP oblique
D)   PA obliqueE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Where is the center of the IR positioned for the AP projection of the dens,Fuchs method?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acanthion
B)   Mental point
C)   External acoustic meatus
D)   Tip of the mastoid processE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The respiration phase for an AP or PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine is:

Accepted Answer

A)   shallow breathing.
B)   suspended respiration.
C)   full inspiration.
D)   full expiration.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   T1
B)   C5
C)   C7
D)   T2E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The part identified on the vertebra above is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   pedicle.
B)   lamina.
C)   transverse process.
D)   superior articular process.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

What is the central-ray angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique) when the shoulder can be depressed?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 degrees
B)   5 degrees caudad
C)   10 degrees caudad
D)   15 degrees caudadE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the lumbosacral spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   L2
B)   L3
C)   The ASIS
D)   The iliac crestsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Grandy
B)   Fuchs
C)   Twining
D)   PawlowE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Where is the central ray directed for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   C4
B)   C5
C)   C6-C7 interspace
D)   C7-T1 interspaceE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Vertebral Column

The part identified on the vertebra above is the:

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Which plane is centered to the midline of the grid when positioning for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint?

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Which two projections of the spine are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter? (Select all that apply.)

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

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Where should the cathode end of an x-ray be placed for an AP thoracic spine to take advantage of the "heel effect" of the tube?

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Which of the following methods uses a chewing motion of the mandible to demonstrate the cervical spine in an AP projection?

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The respiration phase for an AP or PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine is:

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Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the lumbosacral spine?

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Where is the center of the IR positioned for the AP projection of the dens,Fuchs method?

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What is the central-ray angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique) when the shoulder can be depressed?

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The phase of respiration for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral cervical spine is:

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Which of the following is the essential projection used to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine?

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The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

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Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

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What is the central-ray angulation for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine on a trauma patient?

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Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum?

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The zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine form an angle of how many degrees from the posterior midsagittal plane?

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Where is the central ray directed for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique) ?

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Where is a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm) exposure field centered for a lateral lumbar spine?

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The average range of the angle of the L1-L3 zygapophyseal joints are _____ degrees.

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