2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
List another technologist option if a perpendicular CR doesn't open the L5-S1 interspace during
a lateral projection. - ANS Angle the tube 5-8* caudad
When positioning for an AP lumbar spine, the patient flexes the knees in order to>>> -
ANS Reduce the lordotic curvature
reduce back pain for patient
open the lumbar disc spaces
The outer portion of a disc is called? - ANS Annulus fibrosis
The inner portion of a disc is called? - ANS nucleas pulposis
The two processes extending laterally from each side of the vertebra are called -
ANS transverse processes
Which topographical landmark is located at the level of ASIS? - ANS S1-2
Spina Bifida is caused by what? - ANS Laminae failing to unite posteriorly
How many lumbar vertebrae are there in normal L-spine? - ANS 5
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, Which topographical landmark is located at the level of crest? - ANS L4-5
The inferior tip of the coccyx is called the ____ and the broader superior portion is called the
___ - ANS Apex
Base
Which anatomical structure of a lumbar vertebrae is the neck of the scotty dog? - ANS pars
interarticularis
The LPO postition for the SI joints will best demonstrate? - ANS right SI joint
The RPO postition for a lumbar supine will best demonstrate? - ANS Right zygapophyseal
joint
The lumbar spine has what kind of curvature? - ANS lordotic
The spinal cord terminates at which vertebrea? - ANS T10 or L1
Which bone in the vertebral column is 5 vertebrae fused together? - ANS sacrum
Which projection/postition of the lumbar spine will best demonstrate the intervertebral disc
spaces? - ANS lateral
The most dorsal portion of a typical vertebrae is called? - ANS Spinous process
Which projection/position of the lumbar spine will best demonstrate the intervertebral
foramina? - ANS lateral
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