Cervical and Thoracic Spine Test
Questions 2025/2026 Exam All Answers
and Illustrations Given
Which of the following positions will demonstrate the left intervertebral
foramina of the cervical spine?
a. LPO
b. LAO
c. RAO
d. Lateral - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔LAO
A radiograph of an AP thoracic spine projection reveals that the upper
thoracic spine is overexposed. The lower vertebrae have acceptable
density and contrast. Which one of the following modifications will improve
the visibility of the upper thoracic spine?
a. Use a compensating (wedge) filter
,b. Place the upper spine under the cathode side of the tube
c. Increase the kV to decrease the contrast of the upper spine
d. Use a breathing technique - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Use a compensating
(wedge) filter
The most posterior aspect of a typical vertebra is the:
a. Pedicle
b. Spinous process
c. Body
d. Laminae - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Spinous process
Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral
bodies during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?
a. Increase SID
b. Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique
c. Use a high kV
d. Flex the spine - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique
, Which of the following projections will project the dens within the shadow of
the foramen magnum?
a. AP projection (Fuchs method)
b. AP open mouth
c. None of the above
d. Twining method - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔AP projection (Fuchs method)
Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the left
zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic spine?
a. RPO
b. Lateral
c. LPO
d. RAO - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔RPO
Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal or exaggerated _____ curvature.
a. Lateral
b. Concave
c. Convex
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Questions 2025/2026 Exam All Answers
and Illustrations Given
Which of the following positions will demonstrate the left intervertebral
foramina of the cervical spine?
a. LPO
b. LAO
c. RAO
d. Lateral - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔LAO
A radiograph of an AP thoracic spine projection reveals that the upper
thoracic spine is overexposed. The lower vertebrae have acceptable
density and contrast. Which one of the following modifications will improve
the visibility of the upper thoracic spine?
a. Use a compensating (wedge) filter
,b. Place the upper spine under the cathode side of the tube
c. Increase the kV to decrease the contrast of the upper spine
d. Use a breathing technique - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Use a compensating
(wedge) filter
The most posterior aspect of a typical vertebra is the:
a. Pedicle
b. Spinous process
c. Body
d. Laminae - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Spinous process
Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral
bodies during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?
a. Increase SID
b. Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique
c. Use a high kV
d. Flex the spine - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique
, Which of the following projections will project the dens within the shadow of
the foramen magnum?
a. AP projection (Fuchs method)
b. AP open mouth
c. None of the above
d. Twining method - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔AP projection (Fuchs method)
Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the left
zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic spine?
a. RPO
b. Lateral
c. LPO
d. RAO - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔RPO
Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal or exaggerated _____ curvature.
a. Lateral
b. Concave
c. Convex
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