IPE3
which cervical spine projection demonstrates the dens imaged within the foramen magnum?
AP Fuchs method
the position/projection that will best demonstrate the thoracic intervertebral foramina is the_____?
lateral T-spine projection
which of the following structures are demonstrated on an AP projection of the lumbar spine?
1. spinous processes
2. transverse processes
3. vertebral bodies
4. intervertebral joint spaces
which plane of the patient should be centered to the midline of the table for a lateral projection of the lumbar spine?
median coronal plane
to best demonstrate the left SI joint, which positions could be performed?
LAO or RPO
for an PA axial oblique projection, RAO position, at the cervical spine, the CR should be directed towards the entry point at an angle of_______?
15-20 degree's caudad
the intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?
Lateral T-spine projection
what is the primary reason a patient should flex the hips and knees for an AP projection of the lumbar vertebral column?
to reduce lordotic curvature.
which projection best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine?
Lateral L-spine
to best demonstrate the sacrum as an un-foreshortened structure, which projection should be performed?
AP axial projection, CR directed 15 degree's cephalad
to demonstrate the left intervertebral foramen of the cervical spine, which position is the patient placed in?
RPO.
what compensation should be made in the lateral projection of the thoracic spine on a female, recumbent patient, when the lower thoracic region is NOT parallel with the table?
for an AP projection of the lumbar spine, flat contact gonad shields should be used for _____patients?
All of the above
which of the following should be well demonstrated on an oblique lumbar spine image, with the patient in the RPO position?
Right Zygapophyseal joints
for an AP axial projection of the coccyx, the central ray is directed______?
10 degree's caudad
the LAO position of the cervical spine will visualize essentially the same structures as_______?
RPO
what is the optimal kVp range for an AP projection of the lumbar spine?
90 kVp
where is the central ray directed for an AP lumbosacral spine projection?
Iliac crest
which of the following will prevent the AEC detector from prematurely terminating the exposure during a lateral lumbar spine projection?
placing a sheet of lead rubber on the table, behind the patient.
the evaluation criteria for the AP axial projection of the coccyx includes which of the following?
1. free from superimposition of the pelvic bones
2. located distal to sacrum.
3. joint spaces open without overlap in the midsagittal plane.
which projection most requires usage of the anode heel effect to improve image quality?
AP T-spine
an Ap projection of the lumbar spine should include which of the following?
T12-S1, and Sacro-iliac joints
the vertebral structure that can be seen in profile on a lateral lumbosacral spine projection is the_______?
spinous processes.
for an Ap axial projection of the SI joints, the central ray is directed to midline, toward the level of the ASIS, at an angle of_______?
30-35 degrees cephalad
how many degree's, and in which direction, should the central ray be directed for the lateral projection of the coccyx?
perpendicular.