Column 1
This number of seperate bones make up the adult vertebral column
What is 26?
This vertebra of the cervical spine contains no vertebral body
What is C1?
This unit is used to measure the quantity of radiation exposure in radiography
What is milliamperage-seconds (mAs)?
This is the number of posterior ribs that should be seen on the PA projection of the chest
What is 10
This muscle should be demonstrated on a properly exposed abdomen radiograph of an average sized person
What is the Psoas major
This spinal curvature is the first to develop in young children
What is the cervical?
This is the central ray angle and centering point used for a routine AP cervical spine projection
What are 15-20° and C4 (level of thyroid cartilage)?
This term is used when patients provide their primary medical problem.
What is the "chief complaint"
Located at the T4-5 level, this palpable landmark lies between the manubrium and the sternum
What is the sternal angle?
This organ is located in the RUQ and is capable of regeneration
What is the liver?
This is the most posterior aspect of a typical vertebra
What is the spinous process?
This projection is often used when C7 is not visualized on a lateral view
What is the Swimmer's projection
This central ray location is used for all long bones when performing a radiograph.
What is mid-shaft
These types of ribs connect to the spine and directly to the sternum
What are true ribs (pairs 1-7)?
This carpal bone articulates with the radius
What is the Scaphoid?
These boney structures are directly connected to the vertebral body
What are the pedicles?
Known as the Dens (odontoid process). This structure is demonstrated during which projection
What is the AP open-mouth projection?
Corresponding to the level of C7, this palpable landmark is used when performing a PA radiograph of the chest
What is the vertebra prominens?
While often termed "funnel chest", this condition is considered a chest wall deformity
What is Pectus Excavatum?
Known as the largest tarsal bone and articulates with the talus and cuboid
What is the calcaneous
These joints connect the superior articular process of a vertebra to the inferior articular process to the one above it
What are the zygapophyseal joints?
These projections are used when demonstrating the intevertebral foramina closest to the IR
What are the RPO and LPO projections?
This dense fibrous membrane cover bone
What is the periosteum?
Often seen in the elderly, this condition results in an abnormal thoracic curvature
What is Kyphosis?
Also known as the modified axiolateral, this projection is performed for patients with limited movement of both lower limbs
What is the Clements-Nakayama method?