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A radiograph of a lateral thoracic spine reveals that there is excessive density along the posterior aspect of the spine. Even with good collimation, the scatter radiation reaching the IR obscures the spinous processes.  What can the technologist do to improve the visibility of the posterior structures of the spine?

A patient comes to radiology for a follow-up study of the cervical spine. The patient had spinal fusion between C5 and C6 performed 6 months earlier.  His physician wants to assess the cervical spine for anteroposterior mobility.  Which of the following projections would provide this assessment?

Which evaluation criteria pertains to the lateral projection of the cervical vertebral column?

The most posterior aspect of a typical vertebra is the:   

The anterior oblique thoracic spine position demonstrates the upside zygapophyseal joints.

Name the method pictured in Image B:

     Which vertebrae is shown on the Image?                                       

Which factor is most important to open the intervertebral joint spaces for a lateral thoracic spine projection?

Refer to the Image, which letter and number corresponds to the gonion of the mandible?                                                                                                                            

Match the following structures labeled on the Image: (Only 1 correct answer each and there are more answers than needed) Spinous Process                                                                              Transverse Process Inferior Articular process Superior Articular process                                     Pedicle Lamina Body