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100
how many vertebrae make up the thoracic spine?
12
100
what is seen on the thoracic spine inferiorly, and in which view will you see this?
spinous process lateral view
100
which thoracic vertebrae are considered the typical vertebrae?
T5,T6,T7,T8
100
on image 2 what is point 3?
Vertebral body
100
where do you center for an oblique T spine
T7
200
what type of curvature is the thoracic spine?
convex or kyphosis
200
what is the SID and kV used on a thoracic spine?
40 SID 80-90kV
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how many of the thoracic vertebre have articulating facets
all 12
200
on image 3 what is point 3
Intervertebral disc
200
to see the zygapophyseal jpint what angle does the CR have to be if the patient is obliqued?
0
300
is the thoracic spine a first primary curve or a secondary compensatory curve?
first primary curve
300
double jeopardy!!
what view or views can be done erect or sitting?
300
In the lateral view what foramina will be open if positioned correctly
intervertebral foramina
300
what is point 5 on image 1 ?
Pedicle
300
what view is used to see the spinous and transverse processes?
AP
400
how many ribs articulate with the thoracic spine? what are the articulations called?
all 12 ribs costal joints
400
what view if any requires a breathing technique?
lateral thoracic spine
400
what are the landmarks that can be palpitated?
manubrium, jugular notch or xiphoid tip
400
what is point 6 on image 1 ?
Spinous process
400
on a lateral what needs to be perpendicular to the CR?
the spine
500
what type of; joint classification, movement type, and mobility type are between the thoracic vertebrae
synovial joints diathrodial slight gliding movement (plane)
500
where is the CR positioned at for the AP, lateral and oblique thoracic spine? what bony landmarks can you use to help position?
CR at T7 3-4 inches below the jugular notch or 1-2 inches below the sternal angle
500
In the oblique view what joint spaces are you looking at?
Zygapophyseal joint space
500
on image 1 what is point 7
Transverse process
500
what position can you use the anode heel effect on?
AP