Types of radiographs and when to request Flashcards
1
Q
A
PA
2
Q
A
Vertical BW
3
Q
A
horizontal BW
4
Q
A
OPG
5
Q
OPG stands for what?
A
Orthopantomagram
6
Q
Why take a radiograph?
A
7
Q
What are the principals of shadow casting?
A
8
Q
What is the image receptor?
A
the film (phosphorus film)
9
Q
What increases magnification?
A
larger object film distance
10
Q
What factors effect sharpness?
A
11
Q
penumbra?
A
12
Q
indication for PA?
A
13
Q
Indication for horizontal BW?
A
14
Q
Indication for vertical BW?
A