Cervical and Thoracic Spine Test Exam
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The AP axial-vertebral arch projection may be performed to better demonstrate
the:
a. Dens within the foramen magnum
b. C1 and C1-2 atlantoaxial joint spaces
c. Articular pillars of C4-7
d. Open intervertebral disk spaces of C3-T1 - Correct Answer -Articular pillars of
C4-7
Which of the following factors does not apply to a lateral projection of the cervical
spine?
a. Perform horizontal-beam lateral projection if trauma is suspected
b. Center CR to thyroid cartilage
c. Use a 72-inch (183 cm) SID
d. Suspend respiration upon full inspiration - Correct Answer -Suspend respiration
upon full inspiration
,Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints
of the cervical spine?
a. Posterior oblique
b. Anterior oblique
c. Lateral
d. AP axial - Correct Answer -Lateral
On average, how many separate bones make up the adult vertebral column?
a. 33
b. 26
c. 31
d. 28 - Correct Answer -26
Which of the following features makes the cervical vertebra unique as compared
with other vertebrae of the spine?
a. Transverse foramina and double (bifid) tips on spinous processes
b. Overlapping vertebral bodies
c. Presence of zygapophyseal joints
d. All of the above - Correct Answer -All of the above
, The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:
a. T7
b. T8
c. T9-10
d. T12 - Correct Answer -T9-10
The zygapophyseal joints for the thoracic spine lie at an angle of ____ in relation
to the midsagittal plane.
a. 45°
b. 90°
c. 70° to 75°
d. 60° - Correct Answer -70° to 75°
Which of the following statements is true for a typical adult vertebra?
a. The transverse processes extend laterally from the junction of the pedicles and
laminae
b. The transverse processes are present only on thoracic vertebrae containing rib
connections
c. The spinous process extends posteriorly from the body of the vertebra
d. All of the above are true statements - Correct Answer -The transverse processes
extend laterally from the junction of the pedicles and laminae
Questions and verified Answers
|Already Graded A+| 2026 Brand New
Version!!!
The AP axial-vertebral arch projection may be performed to better demonstrate
the:
a. Dens within the foramen magnum
b. C1 and C1-2 atlantoaxial joint spaces
c. Articular pillars of C4-7
d. Open intervertebral disk spaces of C3-T1 - Correct Answer -Articular pillars of
C4-7
Which of the following factors does not apply to a lateral projection of the cervical
spine?
a. Perform horizontal-beam lateral projection if trauma is suspected
b. Center CR to thyroid cartilage
c. Use a 72-inch (183 cm) SID
d. Suspend respiration upon full inspiration - Correct Answer -Suspend respiration
upon full inspiration
,Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints
of the cervical spine?
a. Posterior oblique
b. Anterior oblique
c. Lateral
d. AP axial - Correct Answer -Lateral
On average, how many separate bones make up the adult vertebral column?
a. 33
b. 26
c. 31
d. 28 - Correct Answer -26
Which of the following features makes the cervical vertebra unique as compared
with other vertebrae of the spine?
a. Transverse foramina and double (bifid) tips on spinous processes
b. Overlapping vertebral bodies
c. Presence of zygapophyseal joints
d. All of the above - Correct Answer -All of the above
, The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:
a. T7
b. T8
c. T9-10
d. T12 - Correct Answer -T9-10
The zygapophyseal joints for the thoracic spine lie at an angle of ____ in relation
to the midsagittal plane.
a. 45°
b. 90°
c. 70° to 75°
d. 60° - Correct Answer -70° to 75°
Which of the following statements is true for a typical adult vertebra?
a. The transverse processes extend laterally from the junction of the pedicles and
laminae
b. The transverse processes are present only on thoracic vertebrae containing rib
connections
c. The spinous process extends posteriorly from the body of the vertebra
d. All of the above are true statements - Correct Answer -The transverse processes
extend laterally from the junction of the pedicles and laminae
