Spine

Question 1

What are the two main principles of spinal x rays

Answer 1

1. Control (through anesthesia)
2. Diagnostic quality

Question 2

What are three keys to obtaining a diagnostic quality x ray of the spine

Answer 2

1. Spine must be parallel to table
2. Disks must be perpendicular to table
3. Disks parallel to beam

Question 3

What two things can keep the spine parallel for a diagnostic quality x ray

Answer 3

1. Traction (caudal and cranial)
2. Positioning aids

Question 4

What are four types of cervical x rays of the spine

Answer 4

1. Ventrodorsal
2. Extended lateral
3. Hyperextended lateral
4. Flexed lateral