X-Ray positioning Flashcards

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Q

How are radiographs described using atomic directional terms

A

Radiographs are described according to the path the x-ray beam takes through the body using anatomic directional terms.

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If P is laying on back what x-ray view are you taking

A

VD- X ray is traveling through ventral surface to dorsal surface

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If P is on stomach what x ray view are you taking?

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DV- ray is traveling through dorsal surface through ventral surface

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