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RAD 165 Spine and Pelvis Refresher
Questions and Correct Answers
Question: The tubercle of each of the first 10 pairs of ribs articulates
with one
-pedicle
-transverse process
-body
-articular process
Answer: transverse process
Question: 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
Answer: -Odontoid process/dens
Question: 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
Answer: -up with elbow flexed and forearm on head for support
Question: Ribs 1-10 articulate with thoracic vertebrae at which of the
following locations?
Pretest - Stuvia US
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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
Answer: -1 and 4 only
Question: 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
Answer: -Ischial tuberosity
Question: What is the medical term for a slipped disk?
-Spondylolisthesis
-Transitional vertebra
-Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)
-Spondylitis
Answer: -Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)
Question: The outer fibrous portion of an intervertebral disk is the
-herniated nucleus pulposus
-intervertebral joints
-annulus fibrosus
-spinal canal
Answer: -annulus fibrosus
Pretest - Stuvia US
RAD 165 Spine and Pelvis Refresher
Questions and Correct Answers
Question: The tubercle of each of the first 10 pairs of ribs articulates
with one
-pedicle
-transverse process
-body
-articular process
Answer: transverse process
Question: 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
Answer: -Odontoid process/dens
Question: 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
Answer: -up with elbow flexed and forearm on head for support
Question: Ribs 1-10 articulate with thoracic vertebrae at which of the
following locations?
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 2
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
Answer: -1 and 4 only
Question: 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
Answer: -Ischial tuberosity
Question: What is the medical term for a slipped disk?
-Spondylolisthesis
-Transitional vertebra
-Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)
-Spondylitis
Answer: -Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)
Question: The outer fibrous portion of an intervertebral disk is the
-herniated nucleus pulposus
-intervertebral joints
-annulus fibrosus
-spinal canal
Answer: -annulus fibrosus
Pretest - Stuvia US
