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Image Critique
Anatomy
Positioning
Special
Wild Card
100
The category usually responsible for underexposure of the later L-spine.
What is CR
100
The intervertebral foramina of the L-spine are formed by the:
What are the superior and inferior vertebral notches
100
This body part requires suspended respiration upon expiration.
What is L-spine
100
Assessment of mobility at a spinal fusion site.
What is hyperflexion/hyperextension
100
This is made up of the innominate articulation with the sacrum.
What is the SI joint.
200
The 5 IC categories.

What are:

Anatomy demonstrated

Positioning

Collimation and CR

Exposure and Markers

200
The RPO L-spine will demonstrate.
What are the right zygapophyseal joints (downside)
200
The CR for an oblique L-spine can be at the level of the lower costal margin.  This landmark corrospends to:
What is L3 or 1 to 2 inches superior to the iliac crest.
200
The placement of block under foot on convex side of curve.
What is Ferguson Method
200
Studies have shown that a PA projection for scoliosis results in approximately ________reduction in dosage to the breast tissue.
What is 90%
300
When the pedicle is located too anteriorly on the vertebral body in a lateral L-spine projection.
What is underrotation.
300
The ASIS corresponds to the vertebral level
What is S1-S2
300
Correct _________ is important during radiography of the lower vertebral column to ensure that the beam passes through the intervertebral disk space.
What is part-IR alignment
300
This projection demonstrates the L5-S1 joint space and SI joints.
What is the AP axial L5-S1
300
The movement type of zygapophyseal joints of the L-spine.
What is plane or gliding.
400
When the intervertebral disk space is not open or demonstrated on a lateral L-spine.
What is non parallel part to image receptor.
400
The most common injury associated with the coccyx results from this action.
What is a direct blow to the lower vertebral column when a person is in a sitting position, usually falling backward with a forceful sitting action...
400
This projection may be performed prone with a 10 degree caudad angle, if necessary due to the patients condition.
What is AP axial coccyx
400
Assessment of the range of motion of the vertebral column.
What are Right and Left bending
400
The mobility type of intervertebral joints of the L-spine.
What is amphiathrodial.
500
The result of an incorrect steep CR angle when performing an AP axial sacrum.
What is part foreshortening.
500
Ordinarily the coccyx curves ____________ so that the ________ points toward the symphysis pubis.
What is anteriorly and apex
500
When interest is specific to L1 or L2 for the oblique L-spine, the degree of rotation is 
What is increased to 50 degrees.
500
Angle CR cephalad 30 degrees for male patients and direct CR to the level of the ASIS at the MSP.
What is AP axial L5-S1
500
The ___________ part of the lumbar vertebra is demonstrated radiographically on the oblique image.
What is the pars interacticularis.