WorksheetsC, T, and L-spine Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 13mins
The total number of thoracic vertebrae in the adult spine is:
10
12
14
7
The bifid spinous process is characteristic of which vertebrae?
S1-S2
C3-C6
T1-T4
L3-L5
The articular pillar of the cervical spine is located between which structures?
Lamina and spinous process
Pedicle and body
Superior and inferior articular processes
Transverse process and body
Which vertebral level corresponds to the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple)?
c1
c3-c4
c6
t1
Which projection best demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine?
Ap axial
Lateral
Oblique
AP open mouth
In the thoracic spine, the zygapophyseal joints are best seen in this projection:
AP
70 degree oblique
Lateral
Swimmers
Which topographic landmark corresponds to the jugular notch?
T1
T2-T3
T4-T5
T7
For a lateral thoracic spine using the breathing technique, exposure is made during:
Suspended inspiration
Suspended expiration
Orthostatic breathing
Valsalva maneuver
Which fracture is associated with a C1 burst fracture caused by axial loading?
Hangman’s fracture
Jefferson fracture
Clay shoveler’s fracture
Teardrop fracture
The Fuchs method is used to better visualize what structure?
Transverse processes of cervical vertebrae
Dens within the foramen magnum
I don't know, Fuchs this question!
Pillars of the cervical vertebrae
Which part of the lumbar vertebra corresponds to the neck of the Scottie dog?
Spinous process
Lamina
Pars Interarticularis
Scottish Barkus Luminarous Joint
What specific anatomical landmarks would an LPO oblique C-spine show?
Right Intervertebral Foramina
Left Intervertebral Foramina
Left Zygapophyseal Joints
Right Zygapophyseal Joints
The zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine are best demonstrated with the patient in a:
True AP position
True lateral position
45° oblique position
70° oblique position
Which vertebral landmark corresponds to the iliac crest?
L1-L2
L2-L3
L3-L4
L4-L5
The “promontory” is located on which part of the sacrum?
Superior anterior margin
Posterior ridge
Lateral ala
Inferior apex
This horn shaped protrusion hangs inferiorly near the apex of the sacrum.
Cornu
Base
Coccyx
Promontory
The CR angle for an AP axial sacrum projection is:
10° caudad
15° cephalad
20° cephalad
30° caudad
The CR angle for an AP axial coccyx projection is:
10° caudad
10° cephalad
10° cephalad
5° caudad
The CR angle for an AP axial L5–S1 projection differs by gender. For males it is ___ and for females it is ___.
25°, 30°
20°, 25°
30°, 35°
15°, 20°
Which projection best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine?
AP
Lateral
Oblique
AP axial
The anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) corresponds to the level of:
L3-L4
S1-S2
Coccyx tip
Jugular notch
The pars interarticularis defect with anterior vertebral slipping is called:
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolysis
Kyphosis
Which pathology is most commonly associated with sciatica?
Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)
Compression fracture
Scoliosis
Spina bifida
The coccyx typically consists of how many fused segments?
2-3
3-5
5-7
7-9
Which scoliosis projection reduces radiation dose to the breasts by approximately 90% compared to
Lateral
PA
Ferguson method
RPO
The “auricular surface” of the sacrum articulates with this structure:
Coccyx
Ilium
Lumbar Vertebrae
Symphysis pubis
Which of the following corresponds with centering for an AP axial Coccyx?
1 inch above the pubic symphysis
2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis
At the level of ASIS
At the iliac crest
A lateral lumbar projection requires which of the following to clean up scatter.
lead strip
extra shields on gonads
High mAs, Low kVp
A tech from GC, not one of those other schools.....
Which pathology results in abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
Lordosis
Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
What city was Dr. Donahue born in?
Natchitoches
Moss Bluff
Baton Rouge
Lafayette
Draw your most creative version of a "scottie dog".
Identify the region in purple
(a)
Identify structure 2
(a)
Identify the region colored yellow
(a)
Identify structure 5.
(a)
Describe how you felt on your first day of clinic.
