wk 6 Flashcards
views commonly taken of a canine abdomen
lateral and VD
measurements for all canine abdomen veins are taken:
12th rib (thickest part)
how is the collimator adjusted for a canine abdomen
1-2 inches cranial to xiphoid process and caudal to coxofemoral joint
exposure should be made at:
peak expiration
radiographing a dog to check for pregnancy can be done at:
42 days
radiographing a cat to check for pregnancy can be done at:
35 days
field of view for an abdomen
dome of diagram to coxofemoral joint
over measurement of an animal will result in an x-ray which is too:
dark
a radiograph that was left in the developer solution too long will be:
too black/dark
neoplasm
abnormal growth
how would you use the heel effect for taking an x-ray of the abdomen
thicker part under cathode end
KVP is directly responsible for what on an x-ray
contrast
abdominal organs that are not usually visible on x-ray
ovaries
uterus
prostate/gland
VD of abdomen should have what markers placed where on the film
VD on left or right side that’s down
if a dog is too large to include all important areas on an x-ray. how do you proceed
take 2 shots - cranial and caudal and have them overlap
x-ray of abdomen should have what scale contrast
long
not pushing the Bucky tray in all the way will result in an image that has:
grid cut off
on a lateral view, the kidney farthest away from the film will be ____ than the kidney closest to the film
larger
which organ in the abdominal cavity has the most opacity
liver
kidney stones will appear what color on an abdominal x-ray
white/light gray
what is the reason for making the exposure of an abdomen at peak expiration
the diaphragm is more out of the way (in thoracic cavity) so it is less crowded and more contrast and organs can be seen
