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L-Spine
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Anatomy
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04/07/2013

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Term
vertebral foramen of the lspine are ____ in shape
Definition
triangular
Term
lumbar vertebral foramen are ___ than thoracic but ___ than cervical
Definition
larger, smaller
Term
lumbar pedicles are __ but ___
Definition
strong, short
Term
L5 is angled slightly ___
Definition
anteriorly
Term
back of the root of the transverse process
Definition
accessory process
Term
the spinous process of the __ is smaller and shorter
Definition
5th
Term
a smooth, rounded projection on the back of each superior articular process
Definition
mamillary process
Term
lumbar vertebrae have two ___ and two __ articular processes
Definition
superior
inferior
Term
the superior 3 pairs are directed laterally
the inferior 2 pairs are slightly superiorly
Definition
transverse processes of the lspine
Term
the transverse process of L5 creates a __ shape that articulates with sacrum
Definition
wedge
Term
costal margin
Definition
L3
Term
umbilicus
Definition
L3, L4
Term
iliac crest
Definition
L4
Term
rheumatoid arthritis variant involving SI joints and spine
Definition
ankylosing spondylitis
Term
rupture or prolapse of nucleus pulposus into spinal canal
Definition
herniated nucleus pulposis (HNP)
Term
breaking down of a vertebrae that results in spondylolisthesis
Definition
spondylolysis
Term
forward displacement of a vertebrae over a lower vertebrae
Definition
spondylolisthesis
Term
spondylolisthesis almost always affects L5/S1 and is demonstrated on an ___ exam
Definition
oblique
Term
failure of posterior encasement of the spinal cord to close
Definition
spina bifida
Term
spina bifida with no protrusion of meninges
Definition
spina bifida occulta
Term
lateral deviation of spine with possible vertebral rotation
Definition
scoliosis
Term
IR size for AP Oblique Projection
Definition
14x17 LW B
Term
rotate body towards sagittal plane 45 degrees
center cassette 1 1/2 in above iliac crest and 2 inches medial to ASIS
Definition
part position for AP Oblique Projections
Term
2 in medial to ASIS and 1 1/2 in above the iliac crest
Definition
CR for AP Oblique Projections
Term
breathing technique for AP Oblique Projection
Definition
suspended respiration
Term
if the pedicle is anterior on vertebral body, patient is ______
Definition
not rotated enough
Term
if the pedicle is posterior on vertebral body, patient is ______
Definition
rotated too much
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