CERVICAL AND THORACIC SPINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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an abnormally increase "sway-back" spinal curvature is called - CORRECT ANSWERS
lordosis
intervertebral joints classification - CORRECT ANSWERS amphiarthrodial
the soft, semi gelatinous inner part of the intervertebral disk is called - CORRECT
ANSWERS nucleus pulposus
the articulations between C1 and the occipital condyles of the skull are called - CORRECT
ANSWERS occipitoatlantal joints
the costotransverse joint is formed between - CORRECT ANSWERS tubercle of the rib
and transverse process of vertebra
acceptable SID for C-spine if 72 inches is not available - CORRECT ANSWERS 60 inch
kVp and mAs of C-spine - CORRECT ANSWERS 70-85 kV
6 mAs
exposure time needed for recumbent lateral T spine - CORRECT ANSWERS 2-4 seconds
and orthostatic breathing
why do we put a piece of lead behind the patient for a lateral t spine - CORRECT
ANSWERS to reduce scatter
, CERVICAL AND THORACIC SPINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
how are bulging/herniated disks best visualized - CORRECT ANSWERS at C6-C7 in an
MRI
if teeth are blocking odontoid in an AP open mouth projection, what do you do - CORRECT
ANSWERS tilt chin up
if base of skull is blocking odontoid in AP open mouth, what do you do - CORRECT
ANSWERS tilt chin down
breathing technique for lateral c spine and why - CORRECT ANSWERS expose on
expiration to relax shoulders
or use weights
what to do if shoulders wont separate for a swimmers projection - CORRECT ANSWERS
angle 3-5 caudad
what do you need to rule out before hyperflexion and hyperextension study - CORRECT
ANSWERS rule out fractures
a comminuted fracture of the anterior and posterior arches of C1 - CORRECT ANSWERS
Jefferson fracture
a lumbar rib is an example of a - CORRECT ANSWERS transitional vertebra
what 2 bony landmarks must be superimposed for an AP open mouth projection - CORRECT
ANSWERS front incisors and base of skull
UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
an abnormally increase "sway-back" spinal curvature is called - CORRECT ANSWERS
lordosis
intervertebral joints classification - CORRECT ANSWERS amphiarthrodial
the soft, semi gelatinous inner part of the intervertebral disk is called - CORRECT
ANSWERS nucleus pulposus
the articulations between C1 and the occipital condyles of the skull are called - CORRECT
ANSWERS occipitoatlantal joints
the costotransverse joint is formed between - CORRECT ANSWERS tubercle of the rib
and transverse process of vertebra
acceptable SID for C-spine if 72 inches is not available - CORRECT ANSWERS 60 inch
kVp and mAs of C-spine - CORRECT ANSWERS 70-85 kV
6 mAs
exposure time needed for recumbent lateral T spine - CORRECT ANSWERS 2-4 seconds
and orthostatic breathing
why do we put a piece of lead behind the patient for a lateral t spine - CORRECT
ANSWERS to reduce scatter
, CERVICAL AND THORACIC SPINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT DETAILED BEST GRADED A+ FOR
SUCCESS
how are bulging/herniated disks best visualized - CORRECT ANSWERS at C6-C7 in an
MRI
if teeth are blocking odontoid in an AP open mouth projection, what do you do - CORRECT
ANSWERS tilt chin up
if base of skull is blocking odontoid in AP open mouth, what do you do - CORRECT
ANSWERS tilt chin down
breathing technique for lateral c spine and why - CORRECT ANSWERS expose on
expiration to relax shoulders
or use weights
what to do if shoulders wont separate for a swimmers projection - CORRECT ANSWERS
angle 3-5 caudad
what do you need to rule out before hyperflexion and hyperextension study - CORRECT
ANSWERS rule out fractures
a comminuted fracture of the anterior and posterior arches of C1 - CORRECT ANSWERS
Jefferson fracture
a lumbar rib is an example of a - CORRECT ANSWERS transitional vertebra
what 2 bony landmarks must be superimposed for an AP open mouth projection - CORRECT
ANSWERS front incisors and base of skull
