A spot lateral L5-S1 projection with accurate positioning ...

[natalie2426]

A spot lateral L5-S1 projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
 
  1. the L5-S1 intervertebral disk space in the center of the collimated field.
  2. an open L5-S1 intervertebral disk space.
  3. obscured intervertebral foramina.
  4. near-superimposition of the greater sciatic notches.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 4 only

Question 2

For a spot lateral L5-S1 projection,
 
  1. the vertebral column is aligned parallel with the imaging table.
  2. a high kVp is used to penetrate the hips and pelvis.
  3. the shoulders and ASISs are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
  4. the knees are flexed.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 3 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

[pami445]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C

[natalie2426]

Wow, this really help

[amcvicar]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it