Pathology
What kind of curvature can you identify Lordosis with?
Concave curvature pg335
The RAO visualizes the ____;____ z-joints.
Upside;Left pg331
Partial flexion of the knees opens what in the spine ?
Intervertebral disk spaces pg337
When lumbar vertebrae are stacked the superior and inferior vertebral notches form a single opening called the?
Intervertebral Foramina
How many lumbar vertebrae are there on a typical patient ?
5 pg326
Condition where part of the spinal cord is exposed?
Spina bifida pg336
Where is the CR directed for a posterior (or anterior) oblique position of the L-spine
L3, Lower costal margin, 1-2" above crest and 2" medial to Asis pg338
What type of movement is associated with the z-joints?
Plane(gliding) pg 331
The intervertebral foramina for L-spine are shown on what projection ?
Lateral pg331
what position should the knees be in for an AP lumbar spine?
Flexed pg333
What type of fracture may cause a loss of body height?
Compression pg336
What is the angle on the tube for an L5-S1 lumbar spine projection?
5 to 8 degrees caudad
RPO and LPO show what side of the z-joints?
downside pg338
The classification of intervertebral joints is ______ ?
Cartilaginous pg331
The PA projection provides a lower dose in female patients by _____ to _____ %
25 to 30 % pg333
What is a primary malignant neoplasm?
Metastases pg335
Where is the CR directed for a lateral(spot) L5-S1?
1.5" inferior to iliac crest and 2" posterior to Asis.
When looking at a scottie dog what joint is next to the ear(Superior articular process) ?
The z-joint
what anatomy composes the neck of the scottie dog ?
Pars Interarticularis pg330
How much should you bend the patient for a PA(AP) Right and Left bending Scoliosis Series
As far as possible
Pregnancy, obesity, poor posture, rickets or tuberculosis of the spine may cause what spinal condition?
Lordosis pg335
Patients with a wide pelvis and narrow thorax may require a _____ caudad angle for the lateral lumbar position.
5-8 degree pg339
What degree are the z-joints of the upper lumbar vertebrae to the midsagittal plane ?
50 degrees
If the pedicle is demonstrated closer to midline of the vertebral border and less of the pedicle is seen this indicates ?
Over rotation.
This condition causes a defect in the scottie dog to appear making it look like it is wearing a collar
Spondylolysis pg336