Ap lumbar Flashcards
1
Q
What is done to help decrease the natural curve of the lumbar spine
A
supine position, bend legs
2
Q
What is the central ray location?
A
MSP, level of L3 for just lumbar, 1.5” above iliac crest
Lumbosacral: MSP level of L4, level of iliac crest
3
Q
What is preferred breathing instruction
A
Suspend after expiration
4
Q
Why may the radiologist request that the collimation be left open side-to-side for this image?
A
May be looking for kidney stones or abdominal trauma
5
Q
How can you determine if there is rotation in this image?
A
Spinous process is not running down center of spine
