Test 2 Flashcards
where is the hypochondriac region located
upper left and right abdomen
where is the umbilical region located
in the middle
where is the lumbar region located
right and left middle portion
where is the iliac region located
lower right and left abdomen
what is another word for iliac
inguinal
where is the hypogastric region located
lower middle portion of abdomen
what is another word for hypogastric
pubic
where is the xiphoid tip located in terms of abdomen
T9-T10
superior part of abdomen
where is the inferior costal margin
L2-L3
by gallbladder and stomach
can also use elbows to help find location
where is the iliac crest
L4-L5
mid abdomen
where is the ASIS
anterior superior iliac spine
slightly inferior to abdomen
do you breathe in or breathe out during abdomen xray
breathe out
why do we breathe out during abdominal xray
lungs decrease, diaphragm compresses
more room for abdomen to be seen
what is the technique for abdomen
70-80kvp at 40 SID
CR at 2 in superior to iliac crest or midsagittal plane
with grid –> more body mass = more scatter
what is a 3 way abdomen
routines:
PA chest
KUB
Upright abdomen
what must be included for a KUB
1/3 of symphysis pubis and 1/3 of inferior ribs
what must be included for an AP upright abdomen? why?
lung base and majority of pelvis
lung base is included to see diaphragm –> air/fluid levels
what are the landmarks for abdomen
xiphoid tip
inferior costal margin
iliac crest
ASIS
greater trochanter
symphysis pubis
ischial tuberosity
where is the greater trochanter located
superior to symphysis pubis
femur bone –> has a bump when moving up
where is the symphysis pubis located
inferior margin of abdomen
where is the ischial tuberosity located
inferior to symphysis pubis
what does KUB stand for
kidney ureter and bladder
left lateral decubitus is good for?
looking at air/fluid levels
what is right lateral decubitus good for?
looking for free blood
what must be included on a left lateral decubitus abdomen xray
symphysis pubis and free thoracic ribs
what organs are in the RHC region
liver, right kidney, gallbladder, intestines
what organs are in the LHC region
liver, stomach, pancreas, left kidney, spleen, intestines
what organs are in the epigastric region
liver, stomach, spleen. doudenum, adrenal glands, pancreas
