T spine L spine Scoliosis

What vertebral level is A?

• T11

• T12

• L1

• L2

What is the recommended tube angle for a female lateral Lspine?

• 5 cephalad

• 5 caudad

• 8 cephalad

• 8 caudad

What condition is caused when the lamina fail to unite at the centerline?

• spondylolysis

• spondylolithesis

• ankylosing spondylitis

• spina bifida

Spondylolysis occurs due to a defect in the:

• pars interarticularis

• pedicle

• transverse process

• spinous process

The arrow is pointing to the:

• transverse process

• spinous process

• costotransverse joint

• pars interarticularis

This scoliosis image is significantly exposing too much anatomy:

• above T1

• below the femoral heads

Kyphosis is best seen on what view?

• PA

• AP

• Lateral

• Oblique

What view shows scoliosis best with lowest dose to sensitive organs?

• PA

• Lateral

• AP

• Oblique

A scoliosis image should include T1 to entire acetabulum and entire iliac crests on both sides.

• True

• False

The entire sacrum needs to be included on an AP Lspine

• True

• False