Vertebrae - in Progress

Vertebrae / Spinal Radiographs

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​Quick Review!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an indication for vertebral imaging using radiographs?

• Evaluating fractures

• Assessing bony abnormalities

• Measuring blood pressure

• Examining intervertebral disc space

Multiple Choice

What is a survey radiograph?

• Used for dental assessments in animals.

• A type of ultrasound used to visualize soft tissues.

• A preliminary series of X-rays used to assess overall condition.

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​Quick Review!

Multiple Choice

Which vertebral region is most commonly associated with Wobbler’s disease in large breed dogs?

• Thoracic

• Lumbar

• Cervical

• Sacral

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the nerve group that innervates each forelimb and exits at the cervical-thoracic junction?

• Sciatic nerve

• Brachial plexus

• Femoral nerve

• Radial nerve

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Multiple Choice

For which spinal site is IVDD common?

• Lumbar

• Thoracolumbar

• Thoracic

• Cervical

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​Quick Review!

Labelling

Label the diagram of the vertebrae.

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Transverse Spinous Process

Spinal Canal

Vertebral Body

Dorsal Spinous Process

Multiple Choice

What is a common site for IVDD?

• Sacral region
• Thoracic region
• Lumbar region
• Thoracolumbar region

Multiple Choice

Which vertebral region is characterized by short dorsal spinous processes and flattened transverse processes?

• Cervical vertebrae

• Thoracic vertebrae

• Lumbar vertebrae

Multiple Choice

What makes disk herniation not possible from T1-T11?

• The presence of the Intercapital ligament

• The spinal cord is too thick at T1-T11.
• There are no intervertebral discs in that region.

Multiple Choice

Can you see the spinal cord on x-rays?

• No, the spinal cord cannot be seen on X-rays.
• Yes, the spinal cord is clearly visible on X-rays.
• X-rays show the spinal cord in detail.

Match

Can you match the following vertebrae?

Thoracic vertebrae

C2 (Axis)

Lumbar vertebrae

C1 (Atlas)

Sacrum

• Thoracic vertebrae

• C2 (Axis)

• Lumbar vertebrae

• C1 (Atlas)

• Sacrum

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key step when preparing to radiograph the vertebral column?

• Ensuring the patient is properly and safely positioned

• Using the highest possible radiation dose

• Ignoring patient comfort

Multiple Choice

What anatomical feature provides additional support to the dorsal surface of the intervertebral disk in the thoracic spine, preventing disk herniation from T1-T11?

• Intercapital ligament

• Annulus fibrosus

• Ventral longitudinal ligament

• Dorsal spinous process

Multiple Choice

What is the main cause of false narrowing observed on the periphery of a collimated area in radiographic imaging?

• Beam divergence at the edges

• Incorrect patient positioning

• Excessive exposure time

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Where are the different vertebrae located?

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Lumbar Vertebrae

Cervical Vertebrae

Caudal vertebrae

Sacrum

Thoracic Vertebrae

Multiple Choice

For lateral x-rays of the vertebrae, the spine and sternum have to be parallel and on the same plane. What device can help us accomplish this?

• Sandbag

• Cloth muzzle

• Foam wedge

• V-trough

Let's go over the different views of the Spine

Chart hand-out

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Review!

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Cervical Vertebrae CRANIAL margin: ​

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Cervical Vertebrae CAUDAL margin: ​

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Base of the skull

Thoracic inlet

Base of the spine

Lumbar region

Pelvic girdle

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When collimating for Thoracic Vertebrae, you should include from ​

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(cranial) to ​

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(caudal).

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C7

L1

T1

T13

Multiple Choice

Lateral Thoracic Spine

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VD Thoracic Spine

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Lateral Cervical Spine

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VD Lumbar Spine

Multiple Choice

Lateral Lumbar Spine

Multiple Choice

What view is this?

• VD Thoracic Spine

• Lateral Thoracic Spine

• VD Lumbar Spine

• X-ray of a hand

Multiple Choice

What view is this?

• VD Thoracic Spine

• VD Lumbar Spine

• VD Thoracolumbar Junction

• Ultrasound of the heart

Categorize

Options (8)

Categorize the views

Cervical

Thoracic

Thoracolumbar

Lumbar

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Review!

Multiple Choice

What vertebrae is highlighted in yellow?

• C1 Atlas

• C2 Axis

• Sacrum

• C3

Multiple Choice

What vertebrae is highlighted in blue?

• C1 Atlas

• C2 Axis

• Sacrum

• C3

Multiple Choice

What vertebrae is highlighted in pink?

• C1 Atlas

• C2 Axis

• C3

• C4

Multiple Choice

Which vertebrae is C4?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Pink

• Orange

Match

Match the following

• L7

• L4

• T13

• L1

C

(Blue)

B

(Light Orange)

Not indicated

A

(Dark Orange)

• C

  (Blue)

• B

  (Light Orange)

• Not indicated

• A

  (Dark Orange)

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cervical vertebrae.

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lumbar vertebrae.

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(fused) sacral vertebrae.

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Multiple Select

What are indications to take x-rays of the spine?
(Choose 3)

• Assessment of lung conditions
• Looking for fractures

• Checking for bony abnormalities like neoplasia

• Evaluation of digestive disorders
• IVDD