Anatomy And Positioning Of Lumbar Spine

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1.

In which position will a “Scotty dog” appear, if the patient is positioned correctly?
- A.
  
  AP
- B.
  
  Lateral
- C.
  
  AP Oblique
- D.
  
  L5-S1 Lumbosacral Junction
2.

The Knees are flexed during the AP Lumbar Spine to flatten the natural __________________curve of the spine.
- A.
  
  Kyphotic
- B.
  
  Lordotic
- C.
  
  Dorsal
- D.
  
  Transverse
3.

The Lubmar vertebrae are larger and stronger than the other vertebral segments.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Strong but short; form deep vertebral notches in the lumbar region.
- A.
  
  Lamina
- B.
  
  Body
- C.
  
  Pedicles
- D.
  
  Spinous Process
5.

Broad, strong and short part located between the superior and inferior articular process.
- A.
  
  Pedicles
- B.
  
  Spinous Process
- C.
  
  Lamina
- D.
  
  Mamillary Process
6.

Triangular in shape, formed anteriorly by the posterior surface of the body, laterally by the pedicles, posteriorly by the lamina and spinous process.
- A.
  
  Spinous Process
- B.
  
  Accessory Process
- C.
  
  Vertebral Foramen
- D.
  
  Body
7.

Wider transversely than dorsoventrally; deeper anteriorly then posteriorly and the superior and inferior surfaces are flattened or slightly concave.
- A.
  
  Body
- B.
  
  Transverse Process
- C.
  
  Lamina
- D.
  
  Pedicles
8.

Back of the root of the transverse process.
- A.
  
  Spinous Process
- B.
  
  Mamillary Process
- C.
  
  Accessory Process
- D.
  
  Articular Process
9.

Well defined, projecting from the junctions of the pedicles and laminae.
- A.
  
  Articular Processes
- B.
  
  Transverse Processes
- C.
  
  Spinous Processes
- D.
  
  Mamillary Processes
10.

Central ray is directed to the midcoronal plane at the level of the iliac crest for which Lumbar spine position.
- A.
  
  Lateral Projection
- B.
  
  AP Projection
- C.
  
  AP Oblique Projection
- D.
  
  L5-S1 Lumbosacral Projection.
11.

Central ray enters 2" medial to the elevated ASIS and 1and a half inches above the iliac crest for the ____________________Projection
- A.
  
  AP
- B.
  
  AP Oblique
- C.
  
  Lateral
- D.
  
  L5-S1
12.

The patients body is rotated at ____________________degrees for the AP Oblique Projections
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  35
- C.
  
  45
- D.
  
  40
13.

Central ray is directed to a point 2 inches posterior to the ASIS and 1 and a half inches inferior to the iliac crest for the _______________projection of the lumbar spine.
- A.
  
  Lateral
- B.
  
  AP
- C.
  
  AP Oblique Projection
- D.
  
  L5-S1 Lumbosacral Junction.
14.

Large, thick and blunt. Project almost horizontally posteriorly.
15.

The part position for the L5-S1 view of the lumbar spine only calls for support under the waist and knees.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False