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Medial rotation

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A rotation or turning of a body part with movement of the anterior aspect of the part toward the inside, or median plane

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Lateral rotation

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A rotation or turning of a body part with movement of the anterior aspect of the part toward the outside, or away from the median plane

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Abduct or abduction

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Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part

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Adduct or adduction

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Movement of a part toward the central axis of the body or body part

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Pronate/pronation

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rotation of the forearm so that the palm is down.

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Supinate/supination

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rotation of the forearm so that the palm is up (in the anatomic position)

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Protraction

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movement forward from a normal position. For example: the mandible.

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Retraction

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movement backward or the condition of being drawn back. For example: the mandible.

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Elevation

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Lifting, raising, or moving of a part superiorly

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Depression

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letting down or lowering or moving of a part inferiorly

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Circumduction

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Circular movement of a limb.

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Radiographic Criteria

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The definable standard that radiographs are evaluated by.

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Radiographic criteria format

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Structures shown, positioning, collimation and CR, exposure criteria and image markers.

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“Stuctures shown” from Radiographic Criteria

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The anatomic parts and structures visualized on a radiograph

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“Postitioning” from Radiographic Criteria

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Placement of body part in relationship to IR

and positioning factors important for projection.

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“Collimation and CR” from Radiographic Criteria

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Decribes how collimation borders should be seen
Location of CR
Center of collimation

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“Exposure criteria” from Radiographic Criteria

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Describes how technique can be evaluated for optimum exposure of body part
Motion

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“Image Markers,” from Radiographic Criteria

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Patient side markers (R or L)
Time markers (as needed)
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Essential IR markers

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Anatomic side markers (R or L) and patient ID marker.

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Basic (routine) projections

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Commonly performed projections taken in US and Canada on all average patients who can cooperate fully
Actual routines vary depending on radiologist’s preference and imaging department

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Special (Alternative) projections

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Sometimes taken in addition to basic projections

Are those projections most commonly taken to better demonstrate specific anatomic parts or certain pathologic conditions

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Two positioning rules or principles

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Minimum of two projections
Anatomic structures superimposed
Localization of lesions or foreign bodies
Determination of alignment of fractures

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Second postioning rule

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Minimum of three projections when joints are in prime interest area
AP or PA
Lateral
Oblique

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Examples of exams needing three projections as basic:

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Fingers 
Toes 
Hand 
Wrist
Elbow
Ankle
Foot
Knee
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Long bones require two projections as basic. Examples are:
``` Forearm Humerus Femur Hips Tibia-fibula Chest ```
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Exceptions to positioning rules are:
Post reduction upper and lower limbs Pelvis study projection unless a hip injury is suspected. Abdomen (KUB)
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Define palpation:
Refers to process of applying light pressure with fingertips directly on patient to locate landmarks.
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How is palpation done?
Gently, patient must be informed of the purpose of it, and permission must be acquired.
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How are radiographic imaged viewed?
Whichever way the radiologist chooses, however they are usually viewed with the patient in the anatomic position.
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How is an AP chest projection viewed?
With the patient in the anatomic position.
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How is a PA chest projection viewed?
With the patient in the anatomic position.
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How's re lateral projections viewed?
By the side closest to the IR.
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How are AP and PA oblique projections viewed?
With the patient in the anatomical position.
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How are decubitus chest and abdomen projections viewed?
From the "viewpoint" of the X-ray tube.
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How are projections of upper and lower limbs viewed?
From the "viewpoint" of the X-ray tube; if there are digits, they are placed up. If no digits are shown, then it's viewed in the anatomical position.
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How are MRI and CT's viewed?
Axial projections are generally viewed with the patient's right on the viewer's left.
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Describe exposure factors (technique).
Radiographer sets three exposure variables or factors on the control panel of the x-ray machine each time a radiographic image is produced. These factors are sometimes referred to as “exposure” or “technique factors."
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The three technique factors are:
1. Kilovoltage (kV) 2. Milliamperage (mA) 3. Exposure time (seconds)
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Describe milliamperage seconds (mAs)
Milliamperage (mA) and time (s) are usually combined into milliamperage seconds (mAs), which determine the quantity or amount of x-rays emitted from the x-ray tube each time n exposure is made. Milliamperage determines the amount of blackness or density.
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What are the rules for changing the density?
When film images are underexposed or over exposed, a genera rule states that a minimum change in mAs of 25% to 30% is required to make a visible difference. A greater change may be required, frequently 50% to 100%.
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Automatic exposure control (AEC):
A system that provides automatic termination of exposure time when sufficient exposure is received by the selected ionization chamber cell.
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Contrast:
the difference in density on adjacent areas of a radiographic image. The greater the difference, the higher the contrast.
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What is the primary controlling factor for contrast?
Kilovolts. Kv controls the energy or penetrating power of the primary x-ray beam.
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Example technique showing short scale, high contrast (for chest).
50kV(800 mAs). Very black and white.
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Example technique showing long scale, low contrast (for chest).
110 kV(20mAs). Many shades of grey.