RTBC Spine Exam Questions With All
Correct Answers 2025 New Update
When performing a right anteroposterior (AP) axial oblique projection, right posterior
oblique position (RPO) cervical spine radiograph, the patient should be rotated: -
ANSWER✔✔-45 degrees
When performing a posteroanterior (PA) axial oblique projection, right anterior oblique
(RAO) position of the cervical spine, what is the appropriate angulation of the central? -
ANSWER✔✔-15 - 20 degree caudal angle
Which of the following statements is true for both oblique and lateral projections of the
cervical spine? - ANSWER✔✔-A 72-inch source-to-image distance (SID) should be used
when erect images are obtained
Which anatomical structures are demonstrated on a correctly positioned lateral cervical
spine exam? - ANSWER✔✔-Vertebral bodies and spinous processes in profile
For anteroposterior (AP) axial projection of the cervical spine, which of the following
statements is accurate regarding the centering of the x-ray beam to the part? -
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, ANSWER✔✔-Patient's midsagittal plane (MSP) should be centered to the middle of the
(IR)
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (D) in the following image: -
ANSWER✔✔-Pedicle
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (C) in the following image: -
ANSWER✔✔-Intervertebral disc space of C5 - C6
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (B) in the following image: -
ANSWER✔✔-Pedicle of C5
When performing an anteroposterior (AP) axial projection of the cervical spine, what is
the correct degree and angulation for the x-ray tube? - ANSWER✔✔-15 - 20 degree
cephalic angle
When performing an anteroposterior (AP) projection, open-mouth of the cervical spine,
the central ray must be positioned at the: - ANSWER✔✔-Center of the open mouth
For a cervical thoracic spine (Swimmers) lateral radiograph, a three-to-five degree
caudal angulation may needed to: - ANSWER✔✔-Better visualize the C7 - T1
articulation
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (D) in the following image: -
ANSWER✔✔-Spinous process of C6
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Correct Answers 2025 New Update
When performing a right anteroposterior (AP) axial oblique projection, right posterior
oblique position (RPO) cervical spine radiograph, the patient should be rotated: -
ANSWER✔✔-45 degrees
When performing a posteroanterior (PA) axial oblique projection, right anterior oblique
(RAO) position of the cervical spine, what is the appropriate angulation of the central? -
ANSWER✔✔-15 - 20 degree caudal angle
Which of the following statements is true for both oblique and lateral projections of the
cervical spine? - ANSWER✔✔-A 72-inch source-to-image distance (SID) should be used
when erect images are obtained
Which anatomical structures are demonstrated on a correctly positioned lateral cervical
spine exam? - ANSWER✔✔-Vertebral bodies and spinous processes in profile
For anteroposterior (AP) axial projection of the cervical spine, which of the following
statements is accurate regarding the centering of the x-ray beam to the part? -
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, ANSWER✔✔-Patient's midsagittal plane (MSP) should be centered to the middle of the
(IR)
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (D) in the following image: -
ANSWER✔✔-Pedicle
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (C) in the following image: -
ANSWER✔✔-Intervertebral disc space of C5 - C6
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (B) in the following image: -
ANSWER✔✔-Pedicle of C5
When performing an anteroposterior (AP) axial projection of the cervical spine, what is
the correct degree and angulation for the x-ray tube? - ANSWER✔✔-15 - 20 degree
cephalic angle
When performing an anteroposterior (AP) projection, open-mouth of the cervical spine,
the central ray must be positioned at the: - ANSWER✔✔-Center of the open mouth
For a cervical thoracic spine (Swimmers) lateral radiograph, a three-to-five degree
caudal angulation may needed to: - ANSWER✔✔-Better visualize the C7 - T1
articulation
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (D) in the following image: -
ANSWER✔✔-Spinous process of C6
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