Chapter 20 - X-ray Positioning Flashcards
1
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Posteroanterior (PA) view
A
- X-rays travel from posterior source to anterior detector.
- Most commonly requested chest x-ray view
2
Q
Anteroposterior (AP) view
A
X-rays travel from anterior source to posterior detector
3
Q
Lateral view
A
In left lateral view: x-ray travel from a source located to the right of patient to a detector placed to the left of the patient.
4
Q
Oblique view
A
X-rays travel in a slanting direction at an angle from perpendicular plane.
5
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from the midline
6
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards the midline
7
Q
Eversion
A
Turning outward
8
Q
Extension
A
Lengthening or straightening a flexed limb
9
Q
Flexion
A
Bending part of the body
10
Q
Lateral decubitus
A
Lying down on the side
11
Q
Prone
A
Lying on the belly (face down)
12
Q
Recumbent
A
Lying down (may be prone or supine)
13
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Supine
A
Lying on the back (face up)
