A lateral lumbar projection with accurate positioning ...

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A lateral lumbar projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
 
  1. open intervertebral disk spaces.
  2. the intervertebral foramina.
  3. distorted vertebral bodies.
  4. the zygapophyseal joints.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 3 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1 and 4 only

Question 2

For a lateral lumbar projection obtained with maximum extension, the
 
  1. patient arches the back by extending the shoulders and legs as far posteriorly as possible.
  2. lumbar vertebral column demonstrates an increase in lordotic curvature.
  3. lumbar vertebral column demonstrates a decrease in lordotic curvature.
  4. patient rolls into a tight ball.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 3 and 4 only

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A