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sthenic - correct answer. average build
hyposthenic - correct answer. slender
asthenic - correct answer. extremely thin
hypersthenic - correct answer. above average or massive build
what landmark corresponds to C4-5? - correct answer. thyroid cartilage
what landmark corresponds to the sternal notch? - correct answer. T2,3
what landmark corresponds to the sternal angle? - correct answer. T4,5
what landmark corresponds to the inferior angle of the scapula? - correct answer. T7
what landmark corresponds to the xiphoid tip? - correct answer. T10
what landmark corresponds to the level of L3,4? - correct answer. umbilicus
what landmark corresponds to the iliac crest? - correct answer. L4
what landmark corresponds to the ASIS? - correct answer. S1
what landmark corresponds to the greater trochanter? - correct answer. pubic
symphysis
mesocephalic - correct answer. Pertaining to an average width head
petrous ridges are 47 degrees from MSP
brachycephalic - correct answer. Having a short, wide head
petrous ridges are 54 degrees from MSP
,Dolicocephalic - correct answer. having a long, narrow head
petrous ridges are 40 degrees from MSP
what line is used for all skull projections except for 2 and what are they? - correct
answer. OML
lateral and SMV
what does the AP/PA axial skull (Townes) demonstrate? - correct answer. dorsum
sellae within the foramen magnum
what is seen in the PA axial Caldwell method of the skull? - correct answer. petrous
ridges projected in the lower 1/3 of the orbits
what is the angle of the CR for the PA Haas method of the skull? - correct answer. 25-
30 degrees cephalad
what do we see in the PA skull? - correct answer. petrous ridges completely filling the
orbits
what bones are affected by a blowout fx? - correct answer. zygomatic arch
maxilla
palantine
what projection is done to see a blowout fx? - correct answer. modified waters
what is the angle of the CR for an axiolateral oblique of the mandible? - correct answer.
25 degrees cephalic through ramus closest to IR
in an axiolateral oblique of the mandible, what position is the head in to demonstrate the
ramus? - correct answer. true lateral
in an axiolateral oblique of the mandible, what position is the head in to demonstrate the
body? - correct answer. head rotated 30 degrees toward the table
in an axiolateral oblique of the mandible, what position is the head in to demonstrate the
mentum? - correct answer. head rotated 45 degrees toward the table
nasal bones will use the same technique as _______ - correct answer. finger
what projection demonstrates the nasal septum? - correct answer. parietoacanthial
(waters)
doesn't show a fx, only shows deviation
what is the only projection of paranasal sinuses that demonstrates all 4 sinuses? -
correct answer. lateral
, what sinuses are shown in the PA axial caldwell of the sinuses? - correct answer.
frontal and ethmoid
what sinuses are shown in the waters method of sinuses? - correct answer. maxillary
may also see sphenoid through open mouth
in an AP open mouth projection, what do we need to do if the teeth are projected over
the dens? - correct answer. extension
in an AP open mouth projection, what do we need to do if the base of the skull is
projected over the dens? - correct answer. flexion
chin needs to be tucked more
what is demonstrated in the AP obliques of the C spine? - correct answer.
intervertebral foramina farthest from IR
what is demonstrated in the AP obliques of the T spine? - correct answer.
zygoapophyseal articulations farthest from IR
what is demonstrated in the AP obliques of the L spine? - correct answer.
zygoapophyseal joints closest to IR
why are flexion and extension images taken of the c spine? - correct answer. post
surgical fusion
post whiplash
what exams require a breathing technique? - correct answer. Lateral t spine
swimmers
sternum
transthoracic
soft tissue neck
AP scapula
what breathing technique do we use for a lateral t spine? - correct answer. 2.5 - 4
seconds, low mA
what is the name of the method used for Scoli series? - correct answer. Ferguson
why is PA preferred for a scoli series? - correct answer. to reduce radiation exposure
of radiosensitive organs
what projection demonstrates spondylolithesis? - correct answer. lateral lumbar spine
spondylolisthesis - correct answer. forward slipping of one vertebra over another
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