Test Review for C-spine T-spine

Cervical Curvature (concave)

First Compensatory curve

Thoracic curvature (Convex)

First Primary curve

Lumbar curvature (Concave)

Second compensatory curve

Sacral Curvature (Convex)

Second primary curve

Kyphosis

Excessive thoracic curvature

Lordosis

Excessive lumbar curvature

45 Oblique w/ 15 cephalic if PO, 15 caudal if AO

Best way to see intervertebral foramina of cervical

C7-T1

Vertebral Prominens is equal too which vertebrae

T2-T3

Jugular notch is equal to which vertebrae

T4-T5

Sternal angle is equal to which vertebrae

C3

Gonion is equal to which vertebrae

C4-C6

Thyroid Cartilage is equal to which vertebrae

T10-T11

Xiphoid is equal to which vertebrae

Amphiarthrodial

Invertebral joints are classified as

Anterior

In an oblique C-spine, should the pedicles lay posterior, or anterior in the body of the vertebrae

line from chin to EAM
Fuchs and Judd

what is the mentomeatal line
whats it used for

Jefferson

A comminuted fracture of the anterior and posterior arches of C1 is termed

transitional vertebra

A lumbar rib is an example of a/an

front incisors and base of skull

which two bony landmarks must be superimposed for an ap open mouth projection'

15 caudad

CR angle for an RAO projection of cervical spine

Expiration

For a lateral projection of the cervical spine, what is breathing technique

Angle the CR 3 to 5 degrees caudad

what can be done if patient can’t depress shoulders for swimmer’s lateral projection?

20-30 caudad

CR angle for a axial-vertebral ARCH projection

Ankylosing Spondylitis

what pathologic condition is defined as “a condition of the spine

characterized by rigidity of a vertebral joint?

True

True/False
The thyroid dose delivered during a posterior oblique cervical spine (LPO or RPO) projection is greater than the thyroid dose for an anterior oblique (RAO or LAO) projection of the cervical spine.