RAD 112 PROCEDURES FINAL EXAM 2025

List another technologist option if a perpendicular CR doesn't open the L5-S1 interspace during a lateral projection. - Correct Ans-Angle the tube 5-8* caudad When positioning for an AP lumbar spine, the patient flexes the knees in order to - Correct Ans-Reduce the lordotic curvature reduce back pain for patient open the lumbar disc spaces The outer portion of a disc is called? - Correct Ans-Annulus fibrosis The inner portion of a disc is called? - Correct Ans-nucleas pulposis The two processes extending laterally from each side of the vertebra are called - Correct Ans-transverse processes Which topographical landmark is located at the level of ASIS? - Correct Ans-S1-2 Spina Bifida is caused by what? - Correct Ans-Laminae failing to unite posteriorly How many lumbar vertebrae are there in normal L-spine? - Correct Ans-5 Which topographical landmark is located at the level of crest? - Correct Ans-L4-5 The inferior tip of the coccyx is called the ____ and the broader superior portion is called the ___ - Correct Ans-Apex Base Which anatomical structure of a lumbar vertebrae is the neck of the scotty dog? - Correct Ans-pars interarticularis The LPO postition for the SI joints will best demonstrate? - Correct Ans-right SI joint The RPO postition for a lumbar supine will best demonstrate? - Correct Ans-Right zygapophyseal joint The lumbar spine has what kind of curvature? - Correct Ans-lordotic The spinal cord terminates at which vertebrea? - Correct Ans-T10 or L1 Rad112 Rad112 Which bone in the vertebral column is 5 vertebrae fused together? - Correct Ans sacrum Which projection/postition of the lumbar spine will best demonstrate the intervertebral disc spaces? - Correct Ans-lateral The most dorsal portion of a typical vertebrae is called? - Correct Ans-Spinous process Which projection/position of the lumbar spine will best demonstrate the intervertebral foramina? - Correct Ans-lateral The anatomy located between the two articular processes of the laminae is the` - Correct Ans-pars A lateral curve of the spine is called - Correct Ans-scoliosis The amount of obliquity needed to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine is - Correct Ans-45* Topographical landmark located at the level of the lower costal margin? - Correct Ans L2-3 The anatomical name for the posterior bony ring of the lumbar vertebrae? - Correct Ans vertebral arch What is the anatomical term for the opening through which the spinal cord passes? - Correct Ans-vertebral foramen Which projection/position would best demonstrate the transverse process of the lumbar spine? - Correct Ans-AP Which anatomical structure of a lumbar vertebrae is the ear of the scotty dog on an oblique projection? - Correct Ans-superior articular process What degree of obliquity is required to demonstrate an open SI joint? - Correct Ans-30* The vertebral arch consists of? - Correct Ans-laminae and pedicle The appropriate breathing instructions for a lateral lumbar spine are? - Correct Ans-hold on expiration How much of the vertebral column should be demonstrated on the Ferguson scoliosis series? - Correct Ans-T1 to 1" of crest The articular surface of the sacrum articulates with the? - Correct Ans-ilium of the hip bone Rad112 Rad112 If the pedicle is situated posterior on the vertebral body for an oblique postion of the lumbar spine, the patient is? - Correct Ans-over obliqued A right AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine best demonstrates? - Correct Ans Right Z joint What is the name of the spongy pad that lies between the vertebrae? - Correct Ans intervertebral disc Why is a radiolucent sponge placed under the patients waist for a lateral lumbar spine exam? - Correct Ans-keeps the spine horizontal Spondylolisthesis is - Correct Ans-the slipping of a vertebral body over the body below it. A herniated nucleus pulposis is? - Correct Ans-a rupture or prolapse of a vertebral disc How much/which direction should the technologist angle the tube to open the L5-S1 joint space? - Correct Ans-5* caudad how will a technologist evaluare a lateral lumbar spine image for rotation? - Correct Ans-evaluate superimpostition of posterior ribs Who requires a greater angle for AP axial SI joints? - Correct Ans-females What will occur when the technologist uses too much angle for the AP SI joints? - Correct Ans-symph will superimpose the lower portion of the sacrum Which marker should be used when performing an RPO SI joint? - Correct Ans-left What is the name of the process that projects upward from the body of the second cervical vertebrae? - Correct Ans-odontoid process What anatomy is best demonstrated on an LPO position of the cervical spine? - Correct Ans-right intervertebral foramina What type of natural curve is found in the thoracic spine? - Correct Ans-kyphotic Which vertebra has no body - Correct Ans-first cervical What is the preferred distance for a lateral cervical