click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
RADT 465 Procedures
Question | Answer |
---|---|
PA Chest Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Chest. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 92). essay, Elsevier. | SID 72", Grid, CR to level of T7, min. of 10 posterior ribs, shows pleural effusion, pneumothorax, atelectasis |
Lateral Chest Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Chest. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 94). essay, Elsevier. | SID 72", Grid, CR to level of T7, no more than .5" of rotation between ribs, pathology posterior to heart, great vessels, and sternum |
AP Chest Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Chest. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 96). essay, Elsevier. | SID 48-72", Grid, CR to level of T7, CR angled caudal to be perpendicular to sternum, increased magnification of heart |
Lateral Decub AP Chest Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Chest. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 97). essay, Elsevier. | SID 72", Grid, CR to level of T7, horizontal beam, fluid: side down, Air: side up |
AP Lordotic Chest Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Chest. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 98). essay, Elsevier. | SID 72", Grid, CR to level of midsternum, CR 15 to 20 degrees cephalic, rule out masses under clavicles |
AP Upper Airway Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Chest. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 103). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to T1/T2 (1" above jugular notch) |
Lateral Upper Airway Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Chest. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 102). essay, Elsevier. | SID 72", Grid, CR to C6/C7, rule out epiglotittis |
KUB Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Abdomen. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 118). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to iliac crest, shows bowel obstruction, ascites |
PA Prone Abdomen Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Abdomen. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 120). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to iliac crest, increased OID but lower exposure |
Lateral Decub AP Abdomen Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Abdomen. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 121). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR horizontal to 2" above iliac crest, left side down shows free air over liver, pt on side min. of 5 minutes |
AP Erect Abdomen Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Abdomen. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 122). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" above iliac crest, shows air fluid levels |
Dorsal Decub Abdomen Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Abdomen. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 123). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR horizontal to center of IR, shows masses, air fluid levels, aneurysms, hernia |
Acute Abdominal Series consists of what? Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Abdomen. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 125). essay, Elsevier. | AP Supine, Erect or lateral decub, and PA chest |
Acute Abdominal series indications: Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Abdomen. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 125). essay, Elsevier. | Ileus, Ascites, perforated hollow viscus, intra-abdominal mass |
RAO Sternum Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Bony Thorax – Sternum and Ribs. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 364). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 1" left of midline and midway between jugular notch and process, 15-20 degree oblique, sternum over heart shadow |
Lateral Sternum Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Bony Thorax – Sternum and Ribs. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 365). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to center of sternum, inspiration |
SC Joints PA Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Bony Thorax – Sternum and Ribs. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 366). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to T2/T3 or 3" distal to vertebral prominence, expiration |
LAO/RAO SC Joints Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Bony Thorax – Sternum and Ribs. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 367). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to T2/T3 or 3" distal to vertebral prominence and 1-2" lateral to MSP, 10-15 degree oblique, shows SC joint down |
AP ribs above diaphragm Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Bony Thorax – Sternum and Ribs. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 368). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to T7, inspiration, posterior rib pain |
PA ribs above diaphragm Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Bony Thorax – Sternum and Ribs. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 369). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to T7, inspiration, anterior rib pain |
Below diaphragm ribs Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Bony Thorax – Sternum and Ribs. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 370). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR midway between xiphoid process and lower rib margin, expiration |
Anterior oblique ribs Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Bony Thorax – Sternum and Ribs. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 371). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to T7, 45 degree oblique, affected side away from IR |
Posterior oblique ribs Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Bony Thorax – Sternum and Ribs. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 371). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to T7, 45 degree oblique, affected side closest to IR |
AP AC Joints Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 205). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to midpoint between AC joints (1"above jugular notch), with weights shows widening of joint space |
AP Scapula Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 207). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to perpendicular to midscapula (2" inferior to coracoid process and 2" medial from lateral border of pt), abduct arm 90 degrees and supinate hand |
Lateral Scapula Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 208). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to midvertebral border of scapula, 45 degree LAO for lateral body, 60 degree oblique LAO for lateral acromion or coracoid |
AP or PA Clavicle Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 204). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to midclavicle |
Supraspinatus Outlet Shoulder NEER METHOD Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 202). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 10-15 caudal angle, shows coracoacromial arch for shoulder impingement |
AP Humerus Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 187). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to midpoint of humerus, abduct arm and supinate hand |
How are the epicondyles positioned in an AP Humerus? Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 187). essay, Elsevier. | parellel to IR |
How is the greater tubercle positioned in an AP humerus? | in profile laterally Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 187). essay, Elsevier. |
Lateral Humerus Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 188). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to midpoint of humerus, internally rotate arm |
How are the epicondyles positioned in a Lateral Humerus? | perpendicular to IR Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 188). essay, Elsevier. |
How is the lesser tubercle positioned in a Lateral humerus? | in profile medially Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 188). essay, Elsevier. |
Transthoracic Humerus TRAUMA Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 190). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular through thorax to mid diaphysis, orthostatic breathing |
AP Shoulder External Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 191). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 1" inferior to coracoid process, humeral epicondyles parallel to IR, greater tubercle in full profile |
AP Shoulder Internal Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 192). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 1" inferior to coracoid process, humeral epicondyles perpendicular to IR, lesser tubercle in full profile |
Inferosuperior Axial Shoulder Lawrence Method Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 193). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR medially 25-30 degrees centered horizontally to axilla and humeral head, shows Hill-Sachs defect |
AP Oblique Glenoid Cavity Shoulder - Grashey Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 196). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to scapulohumeral joint (2" inferior and 2" medial to superolateral border, pt 35-45 toward affected side, shows Bankart lesion |
AP Shoulder neutral trauma Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 199). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to midscapulohumeral joint, epicondyles 45 degree to IR, tubercles superimposed |
PA Oblique Scapular Y Lateral Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 201). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to scapulohumeral joint, 2" below AC joint, 45-60 oblique, true lateral of scapula |
AP Clavicle Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 204). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to midclavicle |
AP Axial Clavicle Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Humerus and Shoulder Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 204). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 15-30 degrees cephalad to midclavicle, asthenic 25-30, hypersthenic 15-20 |
PA Fingers Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 142). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to PIP joint |
PA Oblique Finger Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 143). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to PIP joint, 45 degree oblique, 1st and 2nd digit: medial, 3rd-5th digit: lateral |
Lateral Finger Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 144). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to PIP, include MCP joint |
AP Thumb Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 145). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to 1st MCP joint, AP decreases OID, include entire 1st metacarpal and trapezium |
Oblique Thumb Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 146). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to 1st MCP joint, 45 degree oblique |
Lateral Thumb Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 147). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to 1st MCP joint, 1st metacarpal and trapezium included |
PA Hand Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 150). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to 3rd MCP joint, 1" of distal forearm is visible |
PA Oblique Hand Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 151). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to 3rd MCP joint, 45 degree oblique |
Fan Lateral Hand Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 152). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to 2nd MCP joint |
PA/AP wrist Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 155). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to midcarpal area |
Lateral wrist Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 157). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to midcarpal area, ulnar head superimposed over radius |
PA Oblique Wrist Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 156). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to midcarpal area, 45 degree oblique, trapezium and scaphoid well visualized |
PA and PA Axial Scaphoid Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 158). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to scaphoid, 10-15 degrees proximally, ulnar deviation, for fx of scaphoid |
PA Scaphoid Modified Stecher Method Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 159). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to scaphoid, 3/4" distal and medial to radial styloid process, hand elevated 20 degrees, ulnar deviation |
Carpal Canal (Tunnel) Gaynor-Hart Method Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 161). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR 25-30 degrees to long axis of hand 1" distal to base of 3rd metatarsal |
AP Forearm Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 164). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to mid forearm |
Lateral Forearm Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 165). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to mid forearm, elbow flexed 90 degrees |
AP Elbow Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 166). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to mid elbow joint, true AP |
AP Elbow Partial Flexion Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 167). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to mid elbow joint, 2 projections: one with forearm parallel to IR and one with humerus parallel to IR |
AP Oblique Elbow External rotation Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 169). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to mid elbow joint, 45 degree oblique, best for radial head and neck & capitulum of humerus |
AP Oblique Elbow Internal rotation Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 171). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to mid elbow joint, palm down, 45 degree oblique, shows. coronoid process of ulna and trochlea |
Lateral Elbow Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 172). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to mid elbow joint, elevated or displaced fat pads |
What is shown on a true lateral elbow? Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 172). essay, Elsevier. | Trochlear sulcus, double ridges of capitulum and trochlea, and trochlear notch |
Trauma Axial Elbow Coyle Method Radial Head Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 173). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, elbow flexed 90 degrees, CR 45 degrees toward shoulder to radial head |
Trauma Axial Elbow Coyle Method Coronoid Process Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 173). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, elbow flexed 80 degrees, CR 45 degrees from shoulder to mid elbow joint |
PA and PA Axial Scaphoid Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Upper Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 158). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR 10-15 degrees proximally, CR to scaphoid, ulnar deviation |
RAO Upper GI Sthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 482). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to L1 (duodenal bulb), 45-55 degrees oblique |
RAO Upper GI Asthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 482). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" below L1, 40 degree oblique |
RAO Upper GI Hypersthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 482). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" above L1, 70 degrees oblique |
PA Upper GI Sthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 483). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to L1 and 1" left of vertebral column |
PA Upper GI Asthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 483). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" below L1 |
PA Upper GI Hypersthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 483). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" above L1 and closer to midline |
Rt Lateral Upper GI Sthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 484). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to L1 and 1.5" anterior to MCP |
Rt Lateral Upper GI Asthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 484). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" below L1 |
Rt Lateral UGI Hypersthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 484). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" above L1 |
AP Upper GI Sthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 486). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to L1 and more left |
AP Upper GI Asthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 486). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" below L1 |
AP Upper GI Hypersthenic Pt Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 486). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" above L1 |
LPO Upper GI Sthenic Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 485). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to L1 and 45 degree oblique |
LPO Upper GI Asthenic Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 485). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" below L1 and 30 degree oblique |
LPO Upper GI Hypersthenic Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 485). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" above L1 and 60 degrees oblique |
PA Small Bowel Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 515). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to IR, 15-30 minutes CR 2" above crests, hourly CR to crests, for small intestine |
Left Lateral Rectum Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 519). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to ASIS |
PA BE Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 515). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to iliac crest |
RAO/LAO BE Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 516). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, 35-45 oblique, RAO: CR 1" left of MSP at crest, LAO: 1" right of MSP and 1-2" above crests |
LPO/RPO BE Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 518). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to iliac crest and 1" lateral to elevated side of MSP |
Right Lateral Decub BE Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 520). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR horizontal to crests |
Left Lateral Decub BE Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 521). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR horizontal to crest |
AP Axial Sigmoid BE Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 523). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 30-40 degrees cephalic 2" below ASIS and MSP |
PA Axial Sigmoid Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 524). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 30-40 degrees caudad to ASIS and MSP, elongated view of rectosigmoid region |
RPO voiding cystourethrogram male Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Urinary System and Venipuncture. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 561). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to pubis, 30 degree oblique, urethra superimposed over soft tissue of rt thigh |
AP voiding cystourethrogram female Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Urinary System and Venipuncture. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 561). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to pubis, contrast filled bladder and urethra, vesicoureteral reflux |
AP IV urography Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Urinary System and Venipuncture. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 554). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to crest, shows ureter obstruction, hydronephrosis, tumor, shows entire urinary system |
Post Void IV Urography Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Urinary System and Venipuncture. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 557). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to crest, residual contrast visible, shows enlarged prostate, prolapse of bladder |
RPO/LPO IV Urography Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Urinary System and Venipuncture. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 556). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to iliac crest, 30 degree oblique, kidney elevated is in profile, downside ureter seen |
LPO/RPO Cystography Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Urinary System and Venipuncture. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 559). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" above pubis and 2" medial to ASIS, 45-60 oblique, shows UV junction |
Lateral Cystography Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Urinary System and Venipuncture. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 559). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" superior and posterior to pubis, high gonadal dose, shows cystitis, obstruction, reflux |
AP Cystography Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Urinary System and Venipuncture. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 559). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" above pubis with 10 degrees to 15 degrees caudal |
RAO Esophagus Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 478). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, 35-40 from prone, CR to T6 |
Lateral Esophagram Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 479). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR toT6 |
AP/PA Esophagram Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 480). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 1" inferior to sternal angle or 3" below jugular notch |
LAO Esophagram Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 481). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to T5/T6, 35-48 degrees from PA |
AP Axial Skull Towne Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 413). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 30 degrees caudal to OML or 37 degrees caudal to IOML, CR 2.5" above glabella, foramen magnum shadow contains dorsum sellae |
Lateral Skull Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 414). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" superior to EAM, sella turcica and clivus in profile |
PA Axial Skull Caldwell Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 415). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 15 degrees caudal to nasion or 25-30 caudal to nasion |
Where are the petrous ridges in the PA Caldwell? | in the lower 1/3 of orbits Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 415). essay, Elsevier. |
Where are the petrous ridges in the PA Axial 25? | Below IOML Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 415). essay, Elsevier. |
PA Skull Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 416). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to glabella, CR parallel to OML, petrous ridges fill orbits |
SMV Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 417). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to IOML to 1.5" inferior to mandibular symphysis between gonions, IOML parallel to IR |
Trauma Cross Table Lateral Skull Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 589). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 2" superior to EAM, horizontal beam |
Trauma AP Axial Reverse Caldwell Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 590). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 15 degrees cephalic to OML to nasion |
Trauma AP Skull Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 590). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR parallel to OML to glabella, usually 10-15 caudad |
Lateral Facial Bones Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 419). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to zygoma, IPL perpendicular to IR, side of interest closest to IR |
Waters Facial Bones Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 420). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to acanthion, MML perpendicular to IR, shows tripod and Le Fort fx |
PA Axial Caldwell Facial Bones Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 421). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 15 degrees caudad to nasion, petrous ridges in lower 1/3 or orbits, OML perpendicular to IR |
Modified Waters Facial Bones Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 422). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to acanthion, LML perpendicular to IR, petrous ridges in the lower 1/2 of maxillary sinuses |
Lateral Nasal Bones Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 423). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR perpendicular to 1/2" inferior to nasion, IPL Perpendicular to IR |
Axiolateral Oblique Mandible Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 429). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, True lateral for ramus, 10-15 degree rotation, general survey, 30 degrees for body, 45 degrees for mentum, use combo. of head tilt and CR angle to not exceed 25 cephalic |
PA Mandible Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 430). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to junction of lips, OML perpendicular to IR |
PA Axial Mandible Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 430). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 20-25 degrees cephalic, OML perpendicular to IR |
AP Axial Towne Mandible Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 431). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 35-42 degrees caudal to 1" superior to glabella, OML perpendicular |
SMV Mandible Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 432). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 1.5" inferior to mandibular symphysis, CR perpendicular to IOML |
Modified Law TMJ Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 435). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 15 degrees caudal to 1.2" superior to upside EAM, rotate face from IR 15 degrees, TMJ closest to IR is shown |
Axiolateral TMJ Modified Schuller Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 436). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 25-30 degrees caudal to 1/2" anterior and 2" superior to upside EAM, true lateral |
Lateral Sinuses Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 437). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR midway between outer canthus and EAM, all four sinuses shown |
PA Axial Sinuses Caldwell Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 438). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR exit at nasion, OML 15 degrees from horizontal, CR perpendicular |
Waters Sinuses Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 439). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to IR exit acanthion, MML perpendicular to IR |
SMV Sinuses Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 440). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to IOML 1.5" inferior to mandibular symphysis |
Trauma AP Axial Towne Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 591). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 30 degrees caudal to OML or 37 degrees caudal to IOML, cannot exceed 45 degrees, CR to pass midway between EAMS |
PA Modified Waters Mandible | SID 40", Grid, LML perpendicular to IR, CR exit at acanthion |
PA Axial Caldwell Nasal Bones | SID 40", nongrid, OML perpendicular to IR, CR 15 degrees cephalic to exit at nasion |
Waters Nasal Bones | SID 40", nongrid, MML perpendicular to IR, CR to exit acanthion |
AP Open Mouth Cervical Spine Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 310). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR through mouth, align lower margin or upper incisors to base or skull perpendicular to IR, Shows odontoid and jefferson fx |
AP Axial Cervical Spine Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 311). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 15-20 degrees cephalic to C4, shows C3 to T2, shows clay shoveler's fx, compression fx, herniated nucleus pulpus |
Anterior Oblique Cervical Spine Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 312). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 15-20 degrees caudal to C4, preferred because lower thyroid dose, shows foramina and pedicles closest to IR |
Posterior Oblique Cervical Spine Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 312). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 15-20 degrees cephalic to C4, shows foramina and pedicles farthest from IR |
Lateral Cervical Spine Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 313). essay, Elsevier. | SID 60-72", Grid, CR to C4 |
Lateral Cervical Spine Trauma Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 314). essay, Elsevier. | SID 60-72", Grid, CR to C4 horizontal beam |
Cervicothoracic Swimmer'sLampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 315). essay, Elsevier. | SID 60-72", Grid, CR to T1, 1" above jugular notch, C5 to T3 shown, angle 3-5 degrees caudal |
Lateral Cervical flexion/extension Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 316). essay, Elsevier. | SID 60-72", Grid, CR to C4, rule out whiplash |
AP/PA Odontoid Fuchs (AP) Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 317). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR parallel to MML to tip of mandible, MML perpendicular to IR, for atlantoaxial joint |
AP Thoracic Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 320). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to T7, expiration |
Lateral Thoracic Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Cervical and Thoracic Spine. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 321). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to T7, orthostatic breathing |
AP Lumbar Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 337). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to iliac crest (L4 or L5), expiration |
Anterior Oblique Lumbar Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 338). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to L3, 2" above crest, 45 degree oblique, 50 degrees best for L1/L2, 30 degrees best for L5/S1, shows upside z-joints |
Posterior Oblique Lumbar Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 338). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to L3, 2" above crest, 45 degree oblique, 50 degrees best for L1-L2, 30 degrees best for L5/S1, shows downside z-joints |
Lateral Lumbar Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 339). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to iliac crest, shows intervertebral foramina |
Lateral L5/S1 Spot Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 340). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 5-8 degrees caudal, 1.5" inferior to iliac crest and 2" posterior to ASIS |
AP Axial L5/S1 Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 341). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 30 degrees cephalic for male, 35 degrees cephalic female to level of ASIS |
Scoliosis Series Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 342). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, PA preferred because lower dose |
PA (AP) Right/Left Bending - Scoliosis Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 345). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular, lateral flexion, assessment of range of motion |
Lateral Extension/Flexion Lumbar Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 346). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to site of fusion if known, expiration, assessment of range of motion |
AP Axial Sacrum Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 347). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 15 degrees cephalic 2" superior to pubic symphysis |
AP Axial Coccyx Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 348). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 10 degrees caudal to 2" superior to symphysis pubis |
Lateral Sacrum and Coccyx Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 349). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 3-4" posterior to ASIS |
Lateral Coccyx Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 350). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 3-4" posterior and 2" distal to ASIS |
AP Axial SI Joints Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 351). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 30-35 degrees cephalic (30 degrees male, 35 degrees female) to 2" below ASIS |
Posterior Oblique SI Joints Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 352). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 1" medial to upside ASIS, 25-30 degree posterior oblique, side of interest up, SI joint farthest from IR |
AP Toes Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 228). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR 10-15 degrees toward calcaneus (perpendicular to phalanges), CR to MTP joint in question, min. of distal half of metatarsals included |
AP Oblique Toes Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 229). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR perpendicular to MTP in question, digits 1-3 30-45 degrees medially, digits 4-5 30-45 degrees laterally |
Lateral Toes Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 230). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to IP joint for 1st digit, CR to proximal IP joint for 2-5 digits, medial for digits 1-3, lateral for digits 4 and 5 |
Tangential Toes Sesamoids Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 231). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR perpendicular directed tangentially to posterior aspect of 1st. MTP joint, dorsiflex foot so plantar surface forms 15-20 degree angle from vertical |
AP Foot Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 232). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR 10 degrees posteriorly so CR is perpendicular to metatarsals to base of 3rd MT |
AP Oblique Foot Medial Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 233). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR perpendicular to base of 3rd MT, rotate foot medially 30-40 degrees, navicular well visualized, joint space around cuboid and sinus tarsi open, cuneiforms best seen on lateral oblique |
Lateral Foot Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 234). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR perpendicular to medial cuneiform, tibiotalor joint space open, 5th MT in profile |
AP Foot Weight-Bearing Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 235). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR 15 degrees posteriorly to midpoint between feet at level of base of MTs, shows longitudinal arches and lisfranc joint injury |
Lateral Foot Weight-Bearing Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 236). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR horizontal to level of base of 3rd metatarsals |
Plantodorsal Axial Calcaneus Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 237). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to base of 3rd MT, CR 40 degrees cephalic, sustentaculum tail in profile medially |
Lateral Calcaneus Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 238). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR perpendicular to IR to a point 1" inferior to medial malleolus, dorsiflex foot, opens talocalcaneal joint |
AP Ankle Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 239). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to a point midway between malleoli |
AP Mortise Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 240). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR midway between malleoli, rotate foot 15-20 degrees internally until intermalleolar line is parallel to IR, shows fx of proximal 5th MT |
AP Oblique Ankle Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 241). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR midway between malleoli, 45 degree oblique , distal tibiofibular joint open |
Lateral Ankle Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 242). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to medial malleolus, dorsiflex foot |
AP Stress Ankle inversion/eversion Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 243). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR midway between malleoli, eval for ligament tear or rupture |
AP Lower Leg Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 244). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to midpoint of lower leg, dorsiflex foot, femoral and tibial condyles in profile w/ intercondylar eminence centered within fossa |
Lateral Lower Leg Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 245). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to midpoint of lower leg |
AP Knee xLampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 246). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 1/2" distal to apex of patella, rotate leg internally 3-5 degrees for true AP |
ASIS Table top measurement for <19cm Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 246). essay, Elsevier. | 3-5 degrees caudal |
ASIS Table top measurement for 19cm - 24cm Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 246). essay, Elsevier. | 0 degree angle |
ASIS Table top measurement for >24cm Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 246). essay, Elsevier. | 3-5 degrees cephalic |
AP Oblique Knee Internal Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 247). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 1/2" distal to apex of patella, 0 degrees on average patient, 45 degree oblique, lateral condyles in profile |
AP Oblique Knee External Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 248). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to midpoint of knee (1/2" distal to apex of patella), 0 degrees on average patient, medial condyles in profile, 45 degree oblique |
Lateral Knee Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 249). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 5-7 degrees cephalic 1" distal to medial epicondyle, flex knee 20-30 degrees |
Tunnel View Camp Coventry Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 253). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, pt prone 40-50 degrees flexion, CR perpendicular to lower leg (40-50 degrees caudal) for interconylar fossa, IR under femur/knee |
Tunnel View Holmblad Method Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 253). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, pt kneel (on all fours), CR perpendicular to lower leg and IR , for intercondylar fossa |
AP Axial Knee Intercondylar Fossa Beclere Method Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 255). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to lower leg (about 40-45 degrees cephalic), CR 1/2" distal to apex of patella, flex knee 40-45 degrees, pt supine, IR under flexed knee |
PA Patella Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 256). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR perpendicular to IR to midpatella area, prone position, 5 degrees internal rotation for true AP |
Tangential Axial Merchant Bilateral Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 258). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40-72", nongrid, CR caudal 30 degrees from horizontal plane midway between patellae, for subluxation of patella, pt sitting knees flexed 40 degrees |
Tangential Axial Settegast Patella Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 259). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR to patellofemoral joint, 15-20 degrees from lower leg, either pt prone knee flexed 90 degrees or pt sitting knee flexed 90 degrees |
AP Femur Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 276). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to midpoint of femur, 2 projections including both joints, rotate leg internally 5 degrees for true AP, 15-20 degrees for proximal femur |
Lateral Femur (Distal) Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 277). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, Cr to femur, lateral recumbent, flex knee 45 degrees, femoral condyles won't be superimposed |
Lateral Femur (Proximal) Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 278). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to femur, IR at level of ASIS, flex knee 45 degrees, greater and lesser trochanters superimposed |
AP Pelvis Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 279). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR midway between ASIS and pubic symphysis, 2" inferior to level of ASIS, internally rotate feet 15-20 degrees |
AP Bilateral Frog Leg Pelvis Modified Cleaves Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 280). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 3" below ASIS, abduct both femora 40-45 degrees, knees flexed 90 degrees, shows congenital hip dislocation, greater trochanters over femoral necks |
AP Axial Outlet Taylor Method Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 282). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 20-35 cephalic for males, 30-45 degrees cephalic, CR 1-2" distal to superior border of pubic symphysis, shows rami of pubis, body, and ischium |
AP Axial Inlet Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 282). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR 40 degrees caudal to ASIS, shows pelvic ring/inlet and ischial spines |
Posterior Oblique Pelvis Acetabulum - Judet Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 283). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, Affected side down = CR 2" distal & 2" medial to downside ASIS, Affected side up = CR 2" directly distal to upside ASIS, 45 degrees oblique |
AP Hip Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 285). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to femoral neck (1-2" medial & 3-4" distal to ASIS), rotate leg 15-20 degrees internally, greater trochanter, femoral head, and neck in profile |
Lateral Hip Modified Cleaves Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 287). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR to midfemoral neck, abduct femur 45 degrees, femoral neck in profile, nontrauma |
Modified Axiolateral Clements - Nakayama Trauma Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 288). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR angled so its perpendicular to femoral neck (15-20 degrees posteriorly), tilt IR 15 degrees from vertical, for hip fx |
Axiolateral Inferosuperior Trauma Danelius - Miller Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Femur and Pelvic Girdle. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 286). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", Grid, CR perpendicular to femoral neck, IR parallel to femoral neck, shows fx or dislocation |
Lateral Oblique Foot Lampignano, J. P., Kendrick, L. E., & Bontrager, K. L. (2018). Lower Limb. In Bontrager's textbook of Radiographic positioning and related anatomy (Ninth, p. 234). essay, Elsevier. | SID 40", nongrid, CR perpendicular to base of 3rd MT, 30 degrees oblique, 1st and 2nd cuneiforms seen best on lateral rotation, navicular well visualized |