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Cervical & Thoracic Spine Exam Q&A | 100 Questions | Vertebrae, Curvatures, Radiography, Fractures, Projections

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This expertly structured exam prep document includes 100 graded and verified questions and answers covering comprehensive knowledge of the cervical and thoracic spine—perfect for radiography, medical imaging, chiropractic, and health science students preparing for clinical exams or board certification. The content focuses on detailed anatomy of vertebrae (C1-C7, T1-T12), spinal curvatures, joints, foramina, and unique features of cervical vertebrae such as the atlas, axis, dens, and transverse foramina. Radiographic positioning and interpretation topics include AP axial, lateral, open mouth, swimmers, oblique views, SID considerations, CR angulation, and projection indications for specific spinal pathologies. It also reviews clinical conditions such as scoliosis, kyphosis, herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), Hangman's fracture, Jefferson fracture, Scheuermann disease, spondylitis, and more. The document integrates radiographic principles with anatomy and clinical correlation, emphasizing diagnostic imaging protocols (CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, myelography) and positioning best practices for accurate and safe spine imaging. Recommended for: Bachelor’s in Radiologic Technology Diagnostic Medical Imaging Students Chiropractic and Osteopathy Students Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Programs Allied Health Science programs with radiographic anatomy modules Relevant courses include: Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning Spine Imaging Techniques Musculoskeletal Radiology Skeletal Pathology Diagnostic Imaging Principles Suitable for academic institutions and health colleges that include vertebral column imaging, radiographic procedure analysis, and spinal injury evaluation in their curriculum. Keywords: cervical spine, thoracic spine, spinal fractures, vertebral anatomy, scoliosis, spinal radiography, open mouth projection, AP axial, swimmers view, zygapophyseal joints, spondylosis, hangman’s fracture, jefferson fracture, HNP, radiologic positioning, radiographic evaluation, spinal disorders, chiropractic imaging

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Cervical - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔7


Thoracic - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔12


Lumbar - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔5


Sacrum - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1


Coccyx - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1


Total Adult vertebral column - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔26


two primary or posterior convex curves seen in the vertebral column. - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Thoracic & Sacral

,Indicate which two portions of the vertebral column are classified as

secondary or compensatory curves. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Cervical & Lumabr


An abnormal, or exaggerated, ''sway back'' lumbar curvature is called - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Lordosis


An abnormal lateral curvature seen in the thoracolumbar spine is called - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Scoliosis


The two main parts of a typical vertebra are the _____ and the ________. -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Body & Vertebral arch


the ____ are the two bony aspects of the vertebral arch that extend

posteriorly from each pedicle to join midline - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Lamina


The _______ foramina are created by two small notches on the superior

and inferior aspects of the pedicles. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Intervertebral


The opening, or passageway, for the spinal cord is the __________. - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Vertebral (Spinal) Canal


The spinal Cord begins with the (A)______ of the brain and extends down

to the (B)_______ vertebra, where it tapers and ends. This tapered ending

is called the (C)__________. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A.Medulla oblongata

, B. Lower border of L1

C. Conus medullaris

Which structures pass through the intervertebral foramina - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Spinal nerves and blood vessls


Convex curve (with respect to posterior) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Thoracic Spine &

Sacrum


Concave curve (with respect to posterior) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Cervical Spine

& Lumbar spine


Secondary curve - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Cervical Spine & Lumbar spine


Primary Curve - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Thoracic spine & Sacrum


Develops as child learns to hold head erect - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Cervical spine


which of the follwoing is found between the superior and inferior articular

processes? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Zygapophyseal joints


T/F Only T1, T11 & T12 have full facets for articulation with ribs - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔True




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