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Radiology Skeletal System d3277275

Beheaded Scottish terrier sign is seen in?

A
Spondylosis
B
Spondylolisthesis
C
Fracture transerve process of lumber vertebra
D
Fracture scaphoid
High-Yield Explanation
Ans BIn the oblique view, the "scotty dog" sign can be seen. It is called a scotty dog sign, as the spinous process and lamina connecting the pedicle show the lateral aspect of a Scottish Terrier or "scotty dog." Scotty dog with a collar is seen in Spondylolysis. When the "scotty dog" looks like he has a thick collar or is beheaded the fracture exists suggesting spondylolisthesis.

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