CR
Where's the CR and what's the angle for AP C - spine?
at the level of C4 and a 15 to 20 degree cephalic angle
A oblique cervical spine that demonstrated the zygapophyseal joints in profile is?
Over rotated
Degeneration of cartilage & formation of osteophytes
Osteoarthritis
The curvature of the cervical spine is?
concave or lordotic
lateral c spine shows?
zpop joints
Where's the CR for a supine AP lumbar x-ray?
At the iliac crest
how do you prevent superimposition of the mandible on the upper vertebrae for a lateral c - spine
elevate the chin to place AML parallel with floor
This deformity may complicate cardiac & respiratory function
Scoliosis
The joint between the skull and the atlas is?
atlantooccipital joint
what number determines the exposure on your IR?
exposure index
Where's the CR for a cervicothoracic view?
T1
What can you do to reduce the thoracic curvature on a supine AP t - spine?
flex the hips and knees
Convex curvature of the thoracic spine that results in stooped posture & reduced height
Kyphosis
What's the only vertebrae of the spine that doesn't have a body?
Atlas (C1)
how would you use anode heel effect on a AP t- spine?
place cathode side over abdomen to get a more uniform exposure
How do you find T7 for an AP view of the T - spine?
use the jugular notch to go 3 to 4 inches down.
How much obliquity do you need for a oblique t - spine with the MSP perpendicular to the IR?
70 degrees
A lateral projection of the C-Spine will demonstrate the anterior displacement of C2
Hangman's Fracture
The ear of the scotty dog represents what?
Superior articular process
what are the two joints of the thoracic vertebrae?
costotransverse and costovertebral
Where's the CR for a lateral sacrum?
3 to 4 inches posterior to ASIS
The patient's interiliac line should be ______ with the CR on a lateral lumbar spot image?
parallel
This modality is used to diagnose a herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)
MRI
The dens is on what cervical vertebrae?
Axis (C2)
what type of joint movement does the costotransverse joints have?
Gliding