Question 1

The intervertebral joints of the spinal column are classified as:

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A)   fibrous, syndesmosis.
B)   cartilaginous, symphysis.
C)   synovial, gliding.
D)   synovial, pivot.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Letter A in the image below labels the _____ body.

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A)   C2
B)   C3
C)   C4
D)   C5E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The central-ray angle for an AP axial projection of the sacrum is:

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A)   10 degrees caudad.
B)   10 degrees cephalad.
C)   15 degrees caudad.
D)   15 degrees cephalad.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The central-ray angle for an AP axial projection of the coccyx is:

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A)   10 degrees caudad.
B)   15 degrees caudad.
C)   10 degrees cephalad.
D)   15 degrees cephalad.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) A

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following devices should be used to improve image quality on the lateral projection of the sacrum or coccyx?
1) Sandbags
2) Close collimation
3) Sheet of leaded rubber

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine open:

Accepted Answer

A)   laterally.
B)   45 degrees anteriorly.
C)   70 degrees anteriorly.
D)   45 degrees anteriorly and 15 degrees inferiorly.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which projection of the lumbar spine displays the vertebrae in the form of a "Scottie dog"?
1) Lateral
2) AP oblique
3) PA oblique

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which projection of the vertebral column is depicted in the figure below?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral cervical spine
B)   Lateral cervicothoracic spine
C)   AP axial oblique cervical spine
D)   Oblique thoracic spineE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

How many true, or movable, vertebrae are there in the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

A)   7
B)   12
C)   24
D)   33E) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 15

Which of the following planes is placed perpendicular to the tabletop and centered to the midline of the grid for a lateral lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Horizontal plane
B)   Midcoronal plane
C)   Midsagittal plane
D)   Transverse planeE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The average range of the angle of the L4-S1 zygapophyseal joints are _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 30
B)   0 to 45
C)   15 to 45
D)   45 to 60E) A) and B)
F) None of the above D

Question 17

Spinal nerves and blood vessels exit the spinal column through the:

Accepted Answer

A)   vertebral arch.
B)   vertebral notches.
C)   vertebral foramen.
D)   intervertebral foramina.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following devices might be used to improve image quality on a lateral projection of the lumbar spine?
1) Close collimation
2) 48-inch SID
3) Sheet of leaded rubber

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   1 and 3
C)   2 and 3
D)   1, 2, and 3E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

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) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Where is the central ray directed for an AP lumbosacral spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   L2
B)   L3
C)   Iliac crests
D)   The ASISE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Vertebral Column

The intervertebral joints of the spinal column are classified as:

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

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Letter A in the image below labels the _____ body.

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The central-ray angle for an AP axial projection of the sacrum is:

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The central-ray angle for an AP axial projection of the coccyx is:

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

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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 devices should be used to improve image quality on the lateral projection of the sacrum or coccyx? 1) Sandbags 2) Close collimation 3) Sheet of leaded rubber

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The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine open:

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Which projection of the lumbar spine displays the vertebrae in the form of a "Scottie dog"? 1) Lateral 2) AP oblique 3) PA oblique

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

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Which projection of the vertebral column is depicted in the figure below?

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How many true, or movable, vertebrae are there in the vertebral column?

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Which of the following planes is placed perpendicular to the tabletop and centered to the midline of the grid for a lateral lumbar spine?

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The average range of the angle of the L4-S1 zygapophyseal joints are _____ degrees.

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Spinal nerves and blood vessels exit the spinal column through the:

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Which of the following devices might be used to improve image quality on a lateral projection of the lumbar spine? 1) Close collimation 2) 48-inch SID 3) Sheet of leaded rubber

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

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Where is the central ray directed for an AP lumbosacral spine?

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