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Citation, DOI & article dataCitation: Nguyen, M., Murphy, A. Cervical spine (AP oblique view). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 08 Sep 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-51497 The AP oblique cervical spine projections are supplementary views to the standard AP, odontoid and lateral images in the cervical spine series and are always done bilaterally for comparison purposes. However, the PA oblique projection is preferred as it reduces radiation dose to the thyroid 1 compared to the AP oblique projection. On this page:This projection can be used to visualize pathology involving the adjacent soft tissue structures or cervical spine, especially stenosis of the intervertebral foramina. Note: Such views should not be performed on trauma patients without the strict instructions of a qualified clinician who has reviewed the lateral cervical spine image or CT of the cervical spine. Moving the patient's head or neck, or removing a cervical collar could be detrimental.
To demonstrate the intervertebral foramen of the c-spine open, it is necessary to achieve adequate rotation of the vertebral column, usually at 45°. If underrotated, the foramina will be narrowed and a sternoclavicular joint would be superimposed over the vertebral column 3. Over rotation of more than 45° would cause one pedicle to be foreshortened while the other pedicle aligns to the midline of the vertebral bodies 2. ReferencesRelated articles: Imaging in practicePromoted articles (advertising)Which of the following anatomical structures is are demonstrated in a 45 degree oblique view of the cervical spine?XR 105 Midterm. Which of the following are demonstrated in the oblique position of the cervical spine?Spine Question's. Which of the following is are well demonstrated in the oblique position of the cervical vertebrae quizlet?Which of the following is (are) well demonstrated in the oblique position of the cervical vertebrae? The correct answer is (A). The cervical intervertebral foramina form a 45-degree angle with the MSP and, therefore, are well visualized in a 45-degree oblique position.
Which foramina are demonstrated with the left anterior oblique position of the cervical spine?Which foramina are demonstrated witha a left anterior oblique (LAO) position of the cervical spine? The left intervertebral foramina or downside.
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