Cervical and Thoracic Spine Test Questions/ & Expertly Verified Answers.

Cervical and Thoracic Spine Test Questions/ &
Expertly Verified Answers.


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Which of the following LAO
positions will demonstrate
the left intervertebral
foramina of the cervical
spine?
a. LPO
b. LAO
c. RAO
d. Lateral

,A radiograph of an AP Use a compensating (wedge) filter
thoracic spine projection
reveals that the upper
thoracic spine is
overexposed. The lower
vertebrae have acceptable
density and contrast. Which
one of the following
modifications will improve
the visibility of the upper
thoracic spine?
a. Use a compensating
(wedge) filter
b. Place the upper
spineunder the cathode side
of the tube
c. Increase the kV
todecrease the contrast of
the upper spine
d. Use a
breathingtechnique



The most posterior aspect of Spinous process
a typical vertebra is the: a.
Pedicle
b. Spinous process
c. Body
d. Laminae

, Which of the following Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique
factors will enhance the
visibility of the vertebral
bodies during a lateral
projection of the thoracic
spine?
a. Increase SID
b. Use an
orthostatic(breathing)
technique c. Use a high kV
d. Flex the spine

Which of the following AP projection (Fuchs method)
projections will project the
dens within the shadow of
the foramen magnum?
a. AP projection
(Fuchsmethod)
b. AP open mouth
c. None of the above
d. Twining method

RPO
Which of the following
positions will best
demonstrate the left
zygapophyseal joints of
the thoracic spine? a. RPO
b. Lateral
c. LPO
d. RAO