QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What are the landmarks of the thoracic spine? Answer: Jugular notch
(T2-T3)
Sternal Angle (T4-T5)
Mid-Thorax (T7)
Xiphoid Process (T9-T10)
◉ How do you see the IVF'S of the Thoracic Spine. Answer: Lateral
position
◉ How do you see the Z-joints of the Thoracic Spine. Answer: 70°
oblique
(upside, posterior oblique)
◉ Compression Fractures. Answer: Collapse of the vertebrae body
◉ Kyphosis (hunchback). Answer: Abnormal or exaggerated, convex
curvature of the thoracic spine results and stooped posture, and reduced
height height
, ◉ Osteoporosis. Answer: A condition in which the body's bones become
weak and break easily. Will require some decreasing on the exposure of
technical factors
◉ What is the evaluation criteria on an AP T-spine. Answer: -Range of
C7-L1 included
-No rotation
-Vertebrae bodies went penetrated
-Optimal exposure factors
◉ Technical factors of a AP T-spine. Answer: SID - 40 IN
CR - Perp to IR = Direct to T7 (3-4 in below jugular notch)
◉ Technical factors of Lateral T-Spine. Answer: SID-40 IN
CR - Perp to IR=Direct to T7 (3-4 in below jugular notch)
LEAD MAT PLACED ON TABLE BEHIND TO REDUCE SCATTER
TO IR
◉ Evaluation criteria for lateral T-spine. Answer: - Range of T1-L1
included
- Intervertebral disk space open
- No Rotation