Question 1

The central-ray angle for a lateral coccyx and sacrum is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 degrees caudad. 
D)  5 to 10 degrees cephalad. 
A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 degrees caudad. 
D)  5 to 10 degrees cephalad. A

Question 2

For which projection is the patient instructed to softly phonate "ah" during the exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral cervical vertebrae 
B)  AP "open mouth" atlas and axis 
C)  AP dens,Fuchs method 
D)  AP axial cervical spine 
A)  Lateral cervical vertebrae 
B)  AP "open mouth" atlas and axis 
C)  AP dens,Fuchs method 
D)  AP axial cervical spine B

Question 3

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Third cervical vertebra 
B)  Fourth cervical vertebra 
C)  Fifth cervical vertebra 
D)  Seventh cervical vertebra 
A)  Third cervical vertebra 
B)  Fourth cervical vertebra 
C)  Fifth cervical vertebra 
D)  Seventh cervical vertebra B

Question 4

The swimmer's technique demonstrates the cervicothoracic region in which projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  AP axial 
D)  AP axial oblique 
A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  AP axial 
D)  AP axial oblique

Question 5

The angle of the articulation between the sacrum and the ilia (the sacroiliac joints)is _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 15 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  25 to 30 
D)  45 to 50 
A)  10 to 15 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  25 to 30 
D)  45 to 50

Question 6

What anatomy is labeled with the letter C in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intervertebral foramen of L2-L3 
B)  Intervertebral disk space of L2-L3 
C)  Intervertebral foramen of L3-L4 
D)  Intervertebral disk space of L3-L4 
A)  Intervertebral foramen of L2-L3 
B)  Intervertebral disk space of L2-L3 
C)  Intervertebral foramen of L3-L4 
D)  Intervertebral disk space of L3-L4

Question 7

Which thoracic vertebrae contain only a single costal facet on each side of its body?

Accepted Answer

A)  T1,T2 
B)  T1,T2,T3 
C)  T11,T12 
D)  T10,T11,T12 
A)  T1,T2 
B)  T1,T2,T3 
C)  T11,T12 
D)  T10,T11,T12

Question 8

The phase of respiration for an AP projection of the lumbar spine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  suspended respiration. 
B)  deep inspiration. 
C)  deep expiration. 
D)  shallow breathing. 
A)  suspended respiration. 
B)  deep inspiration. 
C)  deep expiration. 
D)  shallow breathing.

Question 9

A fracture of the anterior arch of C2 due to hyperextension is termed a _____ fracture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pott 
B)  Jefferson 
C)  Hangman 
D)  clay-shoveler 
A)  Pott 
B)  Jefferson 
C)  Hangman 
D)  clay-shoveler

Question 10

Which of the following is placed perpendicular to the tabletop for the AP axial cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glabellomeatal line 
B)  Orbitomeatal line 
C)  Acanthiomeatal line 
D)  The occlusal plane 
A)  Glabellomeatal line 
B)  Orbitomeatal line 
C)  Acanthiomeatal line 
D)  The occlusal plane

Question 11

What is the recommended SID for the lateral cervical spine (Grandy method)?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 inches 
B)  48 inches 
C)  40 to 55 inches 
D)  60 to 72 inches 
A)  40 inches 
B)  48 inches 
C)  40 to 55 inches 
D)  60 to 72 inches

Question 12

One fourth of the length of the vertebral column is made up of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  vertebral bodies. 
B)  intervertebral disks. 
C)  transverse processes. 
D)  intervertebral foramina. 
A)  vertebral bodies. 
B)  intervertebral disks. 
C)  transverse processes. 
D)  intervertebral foramina.

Question 13

The bony part identified in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lamina. 
B)  pedicle. 
C)  superior articular process. 
D)  inferior articular process. 
A)  lamina. 
B)  pedicle. 
C)  superior articular process. 
D)  inferior articular process.

Question 14

Where is the central ray directed for an AP lumbosacral spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  L2 
B)  L3 
C)  Iliac crests 
D)  The ASIS 
A)  L2 
B)  L3 
C)  Iliac crests 
D)  The ASIS

Question 15

How are small weights applied to the arms for the lateral projection of the cervical spine (Grandy method)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affixed to the elbows 
B)  Affixed to the wrists 
C)  Held in the hands 
D)  Held by the fingers 
A)  Affixed to the elbows 
B)  Affixed to the wrists 
C)  Held in the hands 
D)  Held by the fingers

Question 16

The part identified in this figure is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lamina. 
B)  pedicle. 
C)  superior articular process. 
D)  inferior articular process. 
A)  lamina. 
B)  pedicle. 
C)  superior articular process. 
D)  inferior articular process.

Question 17

What is the central-ray centering point for an AP oblique lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  At MSP at the level of the ASIS 
B)  2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS at the level of the iliac crest 
C)  2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS and 1 to 1 inch above the iliac crest 
D)  2 inches lateral to the elevated ASIS and 2 inches above the iliac crest 
A)  At MSP at the level of the ASIS 
B)  2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS at the level of the iliac crest 
C)  2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS and 1 to 1 inch above the iliac crest 
D)  2 inches lateral to the elevated ASIS and 2 inches above the iliac crest

Question 18

The openings in the cervical vertebrae for the transmission of the vertebral artery and vein are called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse foramen. 
B)  vertebral foramina. 
C)  intervertebral foramina. 
D)  inferior vertebral notch. 
A)  transverse foramen. 
B)  vertebral foramina. 
C)  intervertebral foramina. 
D)  inferior vertebral notch.

Question 19

Occasionally,a patient may have to be placed in the prone position for a PA projection of the coccyx.What is the central-ray angle for this projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 degrees caudad 
B)  10 degrees cephalad 
C)  15 degrees caudad 
D)  15 degrees cephalad 
A)  10 degrees caudad 
B)  10 degrees cephalad 
C)  15 degrees caudad 
D)  15 degrees cephalad

Question 20

Where should the arms be placed for a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over the head 
B)  Flexed in front of the thorax 
C)  At right angles to the long axis of the body 
D)  Variable,depending on body habitus 
A)  Over the head 
B)  Flexed in front of the thorax 
C)  At right angles to the long axis of the body 
D)  Variable,depending on body habitus

Exam 9: Vertebral Column

The central-ray angle for a lateral coccyx and sacrum is:

For which projection is the patient instructed to softly phonate "ah" during the exposure?

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral cervical spine?

The swimmer's technique demonstrates the cervicothoracic region in which projection?

The angle of the articulation between the sacrum and the ilia (the sacroiliac joints)is _____ degrees.

What anatomy is labeled with the letter C in the image below?

Which thoracic vertebrae contain only a single costal facet on each side of its body?

The phase of respiration for an AP projection of the lumbar spine is:

A fracture of the anterior arch of C2 due to hyperextension is termed a _____ fracture.

Which of the following is placed perpendicular to the tabletop for the AP axial cervical vertebrae?

What is the recommended SID for the lateral cervical spine (Grandy method)?

One fourth of the length of the vertebral column is made up of the:

The bony part identified in this figure is the:

Where is the central ray directed for an AP lumbosacral spine?

How are small weights applied to the arms for the lateral projection of the cervical spine (Grandy method)?

The part identified in this figure is the:

What is the central-ray centering point for an AP oblique lumbar spine?

The openings in the cervical vertebrae for the transmission of the vertebral artery and vein are called the:

Occasionally,a patient may have to be placed in the prone position for a PA projection of the coccyx.What is the central-ray angle for this projection?

Where should the arms be placed for a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

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