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Normal Radiographic Spinal Anatomy

Normal Radiographic Spinal Anatomy. Daniel W. Haun, DC, DACBR Logan College of Chiropractic. Normal Radiographic Anatomy The Basics. Radiographs are two-dimensional images of three-dimensional structures; much anatomical overlap occurs on radiographs. Normal Radiographic Anatomy The Basics.

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Normal Radiographic Spinal Anatomy

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  1. Normal Radiographic Spinal Anatomy Daniel W. Haun, DC, DACBR Logan College of Chiropractic

  2. Normal Radiographic AnatomyThe Basics • Radiographs are two-dimensional images of three-dimensional structures; much anatomical overlap occurs on radiographs.

  3. Normal Radiographic AnatomyThe Basics • Five basic densities • Metal – bright white • Bone – White • Water/Soft Tissue – Shades of Lighter Gray • Fat – Darker Gray • Air – Black • Radiolucent = black • Radiopaque = white

  4. Normal Radiographic Anatomy Cervical Spine

  5. AP Open Mouth

  6. Odontoid Process Occipital condyles Lateral Masses C1 Posterior Arch C1 Transverse Process C1 C2 Spinous Process C3 Spinous Process AP Open Mouth

  7. Neutral Lateral Cervical

  8. C1 Posterior Arch and Tubercle C1 Anterior Tubercle Odontoid Process C2 Vertebral Bodies C3 Spinous Processes C4 C5 Intervertebral Discs C6 C7 Neutral Lateral Cervical Articular Processes

  9. Oblique Cervical

  10. C1 Posterior Arch and Tubercle C1 Anterior Tubercle Intervertebral Foramina C3 C4 Articular Processes C5 T1 Transverse Process C6 C7 T1 Pedicles 1st Ribs Oblique Cervical

  11. AP Lower Cervical

  12. Spinous Processes C4 Articular Processes or Pillars Uncinate Processes C5 C6 1st Rib C7 Transverse Process C7 T1 T1 Transverse Process AP Lower Cervical

  13. Normal Radiographic Anatomy Thoracic Spine

  14. AP Thoracic

  15. T1 Posterior Ribs Pedicles T6 Transverse Processes Intervertebral Discs T12 AP Thoracic

  16. Lateral Thoracic

  17. Superior Articular Processes Pedicles T6 Vertebral Bodies Intervertebral Foramina Intervertebral Discs Spinous Processes T12 Lateral Thoracic

  18. Normal Radiographic Anatomy Pelvis and Lumbar Spine

  19. AP Pelvis

  20. Inferior Articular Processes Spinous Processes Superior Articular Processes L5 Transverse Processes L5 Sacroiliac Joints Ventral Sacral Foramina Median Sacral Crest Coccyx AP Pelvis Pubic Symphysis

  21. AP Lumbar

  22. Superior Articular Processes Inferior Articular Processes Pedicles Spinous Processes Transverse Processes Sacroiliac Joints Median Sacral Crest AP Lumbar

  23. Lateral Lumbar

  24. Pedicles Superior Articular Processes Vertebral Bodies Spinous Processes Intervertebral Discs Inferior Articular Processes L5 Intervertebral Foramina Sacral Canal Lateral Lumbar Sacrum

  25. Oblique Lumbar

  26. Transverse Processes Inferior Articular Processes Superior Articular Processes Partes Interarticulares Pedicles “Scotty Dog” Appearance Sacroiliac Joint Oblique Lumbar

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