Projections

Question 1

Projection Definition

Answer 1

Correct positioning term that describes path or direction of CR.

Question 2

Is view a correct positioning term in US?

Answer 2

No.

Question 3

Axial Projection

Answer 3

Any angle of the CR that is 10 degrees or more along the long axis of the body.

Question 4

Inferosuperior

Answer 4

Axial projection where the CR enters inferiorly and exits superiorly.

Question 5

Superoinferior

Answer 5

Axial projection where the CR enters superiorly and exits inferiorly.

Question 6

AP Axial - Lordotic position (AP Lordotic Position)

Answer 6

AP axial chest projection for the apices of the lungs.

Question 7

Lordotic (Lordosis) Definition

Answer 7

Curvature of cervical and lumbar spine.

Question 8

Tangential

Answer 8

Touching (skimming) the surface at one point.

Question 9

Transthoracic Lateral Projection

Answer 9

Lateral projection through the thorax

Question 10

Dorsoplantar

Answer 10

CR enters dorsal surfaces and exits plantar surface

Question 11

Plantodorsal

Answer 11

CR enters plantar surface and exits dorsal surface

Question 12

Parietoacanthial (PA Waters)

Answer 12

CR enters cranial parietal bone and exits at acanthion (junction of nose and upper lip)

Question 13

Acanthioparietal (AP Reverse Waters)

Answer 13

CR enters Acanthion and exits cranial parietal bone.

Question 14

Submentovertical (SMV)

Answer 14

CR enters below chin (mentum) and exits at vortex (top of skull)

Question 15

Verticosubmental

Answer 15

CR enters vertex (top of skull) and exits below chin (mentum)