Adequacy/Alignment

Adequacy

An adequate AP view should demonstrate the inferior border of C2 to the top of T1. In practice however, the upper portion of the spine is often missed

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Alignment

To check alignment, three lines should be drawn

1. Spinous process alignment – these should be in alignment with no lateral deviation
2. Foramina line on right
3. Foramina line on left

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