Spine Final, LRA 223 Final Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+

Spine Final, LRA 223 Final Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ Which of the following thoracic vertebra(e) possess no facets for costotransverse joints? T11-T12 The zygapophyseal joints for the typical cervical vertebra lie at an angle of _____ in relation to the midsagittal plane. 90 The zygapophyseal joints for the thoracic spine at an angle of ____ in relation to the midsagittal plane. 70-75 The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of: T9-T10 Which of the following clinical conditions will require a decrease in manual technical factors? Advanced osteoporosis Along with the upper incisors, what other bony landmark must be aligned for the AP open-mouth projection? Base of skull Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine? Lateral The chin is extended for a lateral projection of the cervical spine to: Prevent superimposition of the mandible upon the spine What type of CR angle is recommended when performing the AP axial C spine projection erect? 20' cephalad The joints between articular processes of vertebra are termed ________ joints. Zygapophyseal Which of the following statements is true? All thoracic vertebrae have at least one facet for rib articulation Which of the following features makes the cervical vertebrae unique as compared with other vertebrae of the spine? All of the above T2-T3 intervertebral disk space is found at the level of the: Jugular notch Which of the following pathologic conditions is defined as "a condition of the spine characterized by rigidity of a vertebral joint"? Spondylosis Which factor is most important to open up the intervertebral joint spaces for a lateral thoracic spine projection? Keep vertebral column parallel to tabletop