xray positions Flashcards
1
Q
machine at back of patient while they are in an upright position
A
Posterior anterior - PA view
2
Q
machine is placed at the front of patient while they are standing or laying supine
A
anterior posterior - AP view
3
Q
Side view of the patient
A
Lateral - Lat. view
4
Q
patient lies on their side with the x-ray beam positioned horizontally
A
decubitus
5
Q
projection taken with the central ray taken at an angle
A
oblique
6
Q
Supine
A
patient on back
7
Q
prone
A
patent lies on their front
8
Q
joint is radiographed while in extension
A
extension
