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X - Ray Cervical Spine AP View

Also referred as

X-Ray Neck Spine AP

X-Ray C-Spine AP

X-Ray Cervical Spine Anteroposterior

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The cervical spine includes the first seven vertebral bones (C1 - C7) of the backbone, which are located in the neck. During Anterior-Posterior (AP) projection, X-rays pass from the front to the back of the patient. It also visualises intervertebral discs, surrounding skin and muscles. It diagnoses the cause of neck/upper back pain, fractures or broken spinal bones, arthritis, spondylosis, degeneration of the discs, the curvature of spine, infections and tumours.

An X-ray uses radiation to create a picture of the area. After the tests, a radiologist will assess the images and send the report.

A plain X-ray procedure takes 20 minutes. It is a safe and painless procedure as the radiation exposure is minimal.

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FAQs related to X - Ray Cervical Spine AP View

What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.

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Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand)

MBBS, MD Lab Medicine

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Last Updated

14th Oct 2025