LRA 223, 224 Final Study Review Exam |Questions With 100% Correct Answer 2024

LRA 223, 224 Final Study Review Exam |Questions With 100% Correct Answer 2024 1. On average, how many separate bones make up the adult vertebral col- umn?: 26 2. The gonion corresponds to the level of?: C3 3. A radiograph of an AP open-mouth projection reveals that the base of the skull is superimposed over the dens. What positioning error led to this radiographic outcome?: Excessive skull extension 4. What is the name of the fracture that results from hyperflexion of the neck, results in avulsion fractures on the spinous processes of C6 through T1. The fracture is best demonstrated on a lateral cervical spine radiograph.: Clay Shoveler's Fracture 5. This condition is inflammation of the vertebrae.: Spondylitis 6. Identify landmark labeled "c": Iliac Crest (L4-5) 7. What type of CR angulation is required for an AP axial projection of the coccyx?: 10 degrees caudad 8. A patient comes to radiology for a follow-up study for a Clay Shoveler's frac- ture. What projection will best demonstrate the extent of this fracture?: Lateral cervical spine projection 9. Which specific aspect of the sacrum articulates with the ilium to form the sacroiliac joints?: Auricular surface 10. Identify the projection on this radiograph.: AP axial sacrum 11. A radiograph of a lateral projection of the lumbar spine reveals that the mid-to lower-intervertebral joint spaces are not open. The patient's waist was supported. Which modifications will help open joint spaces during the repeat exposure?: Increase waist support and/or angle CR 5 to 8 degrees caudal. 12. A radiograph of an AP open-mouth projection of the cervical spine reveals that the zygapophyseal joints are not symmetric. No fracture