MLO View Flashcards
1
Q
What is best demonstrated on an MLO view?
A
Lateral tissue
2
Q
What shape should the muscle be in an MLO view?
A
Convex
3
Q
On MLO view what breast tissue is at risk of being missed?
A
Medial
4
Q
For MLO view what angle is used for someone short and heavier?
A
30-40 degrees
5
Q
For the MLO view what angle is used for someone of average weight and height?
A
40-50 degrees
6
Q
For MLO the height of the receptor shouldn’t be higher than the patients?
A
The axilla
7
Q
In MLO what angle do you use for a patient who is taller and more slender?
A
50-60 degrees
