LRA 224 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the left zygapophyseal joints of
the thoracic spine? - ANSWER-RPO
Which factor is most important to open up the intervertebral joint spaces for a lateral
thoracic spine projection? - ANSWER-keep vertebral column parallel to tabletop
Which of the following projections will best demonstrate a compression fracture of the
thoracic spine? - ANSWER-lateral projection
The bony structures connected directly to the vertebral body are the: - ANSWER-
pedicles
Which of the following lumbar spine projections will best demonstrate the extent of a
compression fracture? - ANSWER-lateral
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the lateral L5-S1 projection? -
ANSWER-A 14X17-inch (35X43-cm) IR should be used
The zygapophyseal joints of the upper lumbar vertebrae are ( ) in relationship to the
midsagittal plane - ANSWER-50 degrees
Why should the hips and knees be flexed for an AP projection of the lumbar spine? -
ANSWER-For patient comfort and To reduce the lumbar curvature
Which of the following clinical conditions will require a decrease in manual technical
factors? - ANSWER-advanced osteoporosis
A lateral projection of the thoracic spine reveals that the upper aspect, which is a
primary area of interest on this patient, is obscured by the patient's shoulders. Which of
the following changes will best demonstrate this region of the spine? - ANSWER-
Perform a cervicothoracic (swimmer's) lateral position
Which of the following features makes the cervical vertebra unique as compared with
other vertebrae of the spine? - ANSWER-Presence of zygapophyseal joints,
ANSWERS
Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the left zygapophyseal joints of
the thoracic spine? - ANSWER-RPO
Which factor is most important to open up the intervertebral joint spaces for a lateral
thoracic spine projection? - ANSWER-keep vertebral column parallel to tabletop
Which of the following projections will best demonstrate a compression fracture of the
thoracic spine? - ANSWER-lateral projection
The bony structures connected directly to the vertebral body are the: - ANSWER-
pedicles
Which of the following lumbar spine projections will best demonstrate the extent of a
compression fracture? - ANSWER-lateral
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the lateral L5-S1 projection? -
ANSWER-A 14X17-inch (35X43-cm) IR should be used
The zygapophyseal joints of the upper lumbar vertebrae are ( ) in relationship to the
midsagittal plane - ANSWER-50 degrees
Why should the hips and knees be flexed for an AP projection of the lumbar spine? -
ANSWER-For patient comfort and To reduce the lumbar curvature
Which of the following clinical conditions will require a decrease in manual technical
factors? - ANSWER-advanced osteoporosis
A lateral projection of the thoracic spine reveals that the upper aspect, which is a
primary area of interest on this patient, is obscured by the patient's shoulders. Which of
the following changes will best demonstrate this region of the spine? - ANSWER-
Perform a cervicothoracic (swimmer's) lateral position
Which of the following features makes the cervical vertebra unique as compared with
other vertebrae of the spine? - ANSWER-Presence of zygapophyseal joints,
