RAD 165 Spine and Pelvis Refresher Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

The tubercle of each of the first 10 pairs of ribs articulates with one -pedicle -transverse process -body -articular process Ans: transverse process What part(s) of the axis (C2) articulate with the posterior aspect of the anterior arch of the atlas (C1)? -Articular pillars -Odontoid process/dens -Spinous process -Superior articular processes Ans: -Odontoid process/dens When positioning a patient for the cervicothoracic (swimmer's) lateral position, the arm furthest from the IR is positioned down and rotated slightly posterior and the arm closest to the IR is positioned -up with elbow flexed and forearm on head for support -up and rotated slightly posterior -down with shoulder elevated slightly -down and rotated slightly anterior 2 | Page Ans: -up with elbow flexed and forearm on head for support Ribs 1-10 articulate with thoracic vertebrae at which of the following locations? 1. Vertebral body 2. Pedicle 3. Lamina 4. Transverse processes -1 and 3 only -2 and 3 only -1 and 4 only -3 and 4 only Ans: -1 and 4 only What specific anatomical structure is the body weight resting on when a patient is seated in an upright position? -Ischial ramus -Pubic symphysis -Obturator foramen -Ischial tuberosity Ans: -Ischial tuberosity What is the medical term for a slipped disk? -Spondylolisthesis -Transitional vertebra -Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) 3 | Page -Spondylitis Ans: -Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) The outer fibrous portion of an intervertebral disk is the -herniated nucleus pulposus -intervertebral joints -annulus fibrosus -spinal canal Ans: -annulus fibrosus