Cervical Spine – Powerpoint Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams Includes
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The transverse foramina are located on transverse
vertebral artery and vein
processes - what passes through here?
Bifid spinous processes spinous processes are split or forked
The pedicles arise from the body and are at what degree
45º
angle in the body?
What shows IVFs best? obliques
What are the first two cervical vertebrae that are atypical C1 or atlas
to join with the skull? C2 or axis
Which C spine is also atypical to join with T-spine? C7
Does C1 have a vertebral body? no
Superior articular processes of C1 receive what? the condyles of the occipital bone
C2 has a conical process, called what? the dens or odontoid
Odontoid is received where? into anterior ring of C1
Why is C7 called the vertebra prominens? because of its long, prominent spinous process
kyphosis exaggerated thoracic curvature "humpback"
Kyphosis is increased convexity
lordosis exaggerated lumbar curvature "swayback"
Lordosis is increased concavity
AP open mouth is to see ? C1 and C2
AP Fuchs method is to see ? dens
What must be removed for C spine procedures? artifacts from the anatomy of interest
15-20 degrees cephalad
AP axial c-spine CR
MSP and C4
Collimation for AP axial c-spine 5x10"
Breathing instructions for C-spine AP axial suspend
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, Cervical Spine – Powerpoint Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams Includes
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SID for C-spine AP axial 40"
C-spine lateral can be called ? Grandy method
Lateral projection of C-spine demonstrates ? zygapophyseal joints of C-spine
SID for C-spine 60-72"
Patient positions for C-spine lateral Grandy method upright, seated, recumbent
MCP for lateral grandy method c-spine perpendicular
MSP for C-spine lateral grandy method parallel
Centering for C-spine lateral grandy method C4
coronal plane (at level of mastoid tip) and perpendicular
CR for C-spine lateral grandy method
to C4
Collimation for C-spine lateral grandy method 7 x 10"
expiration to obtain maximum depression of the shoul-
C-spine lateral grandy method respiration
ders
What should happen if the top third of T1 is not demon-
a cervicothoracic lateral is required
strated in a lateral C spine grandy method?
When radiographing trauma patients, should you remove no, not until a physician has evaluated the radiograph for
the cervical collar? fractures, subluxations, or evidence of cervical instability
C-spine lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension: What
fracture or pathology must be ruled out
must be done prior?
used to evaluate the degree of anteroposterior mobility,
What is the purpose of the C-spine lateral hyperflexion
ligament injuries, or potential instability of the cervical
and hyperextension view?
spine
SID for C-spine lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension 72"
Patient positioning for C-spine lateral hyperflexion and
upright, seated, or standing
hyperextension
CR for C-spine lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension
2/8
Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
The transverse foramina are located on transverse
vertebral artery and vein
processes - what passes through here?
Bifid spinous processes spinous processes are split or forked
The pedicles arise from the body and are at what degree
45º
angle in the body?
What shows IVFs best? obliques
What are the first two cervical vertebrae that are atypical C1 or atlas
to join with the skull? C2 or axis
Which C spine is also atypical to join with T-spine? C7
Does C1 have a vertebral body? no
Superior articular processes of C1 receive what? the condyles of the occipital bone
C2 has a conical process, called what? the dens or odontoid
Odontoid is received where? into anterior ring of C1
Why is C7 called the vertebra prominens? because of its long, prominent spinous process
kyphosis exaggerated thoracic curvature "humpback"
Kyphosis is increased convexity
lordosis exaggerated lumbar curvature "swayback"
Lordosis is increased concavity
AP open mouth is to see ? C1 and C2
AP Fuchs method is to see ? dens
What must be removed for C spine procedures? artifacts from the anatomy of interest
15-20 degrees cephalad
AP axial c-spine CR
MSP and C4
Collimation for AP axial c-spine 5x10"
Breathing instructions for C-spine AP axial suspend
1/8
, Cervical Spine – Powerpoint Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams Includes
Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
SID for C-spine AP axial 40"
C-spine lateral can be called ? Grandy method
Lateral projection of C-spine demonstrates ? zygapophyseal joints of C-spine
SID for C-spine 60-72"
Patient positions for C-spine lateral Grandy method upright, seated, recumbent
MCP for lateral grandy method c-spine perpendicular
MSP for C-spine lateral grandy method parallel
Centering for C-spine lateral grandy method C4
coronal plane (at level of mastoid tip) and perpendicular
CR for C-spine lateral grandy method
to C4
Collimation for C-spine lateral grandy method 7 x 10"
expiration to obtain maximum depression of the shoul-
C-spine lateral grandy method respiration
ders
What should happen if the top third of T1 is not demon-
a cervicothoracic lateral is required
strated in a lateral C spine grandy method?
When radiographing trauma patients, should you remove no, not until a physician has evaluated the radiograph for
the cervical collar? fractures, subluxations, or evidence of cervical instability
C-spine lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension: What
fracture or pathology must be ruled out
must be done prior?
used to evaluate the degree of anteroposterior mobility,
What is the purpose of the C-spine lateral hyperflexion
ligament injuries, or potential instability of the cervical
and hyperextension view?
spine
SID for C-spine lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension 72"
Patient positioning for C-spine lateral hyperflexion and
upright, seated, or standing
hyperextension
CR for C-spine lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension
2/8
