T-Spine

Question 0

jugular notch located where?

Answer 0

T2-3

Question 1

vertebra prominens located where?

Answer 1

C7-T1

Question 2

sternal angle located where?

Answer 2

T4-5

Question 3

xiphoid process located where?

Answer 3

T9-10

Question 4

what pos of T-spine demonstrates the intervertebral foramina?

Answer 4

lat

Question 5

what pos of T-spine demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints?

Answer 5

70 degree obl

Question 6

T-Spine Heel effect?

Answer 6

cathode at thoracolumbar region

Question 7

AP T-Spine CR? top of IR? pt instructions?

Answer 7

CR perpendicular to T7 (3-4” below jugular notch)
top IR 1.5” above shoulders
flex knees, expiration

Question 8

Lat T-Spine Exposure factors

Answer 8

85-95 kVp, low mA and 3-4 s of exposure w orthostatic breathing (pb mat behind pt)

Question 9

Lat T-Spine CR? Top of IR?

Answer 9

CR perpendicular to T7
top of IR 2” above shoulders
flex knees, orthostatic breathing