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SPINE - ETC
Question | Answer |
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For a LATERAL AP OPEN MOUTH the SID is what? | 72" |
The Central Angle for the AP AXIAL is what? | 15* Cephalad |
The IR for the AP AXIAL is pointing where? | Thyroid Cartilage |
Why is the AP open mouth performed? | To demonstrate the ZYGAPOPPHYSEAL JOINTS between C1 and C2 |
For a lateral cervical spine what body part is parrallel to the IR? | HEAD - NECK - AND BODY (MID SAGITTAL PLANE) |
For the LATERAL CERVICAL SPINE the CR should be centered where? | CR to the THYROID CARTILAGE passes through the mastoid tip |
EX - What is another name for C1 | ATLAS |
EX - What is another name for C2 | Axis |
In the Lateral Cervicothorasic AKA - Swimmers is done what? | Demonstrates the C7/T1 Vertebrae when not visualized on routine lateral projection |
What veiw is done to demonstrate RANGE of MOTION and Intersegemental stability of vertebrae | FLEXION and EXTENSION LATERAL |