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Position terminology

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The vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right parts is the Midsagittal
The vertical plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the Midcoronal
A plane taken at right angles along any point of the longitudinal axis of the body is Transverse plane
The direction or path of the central ray Projection
Positioning term that describes the general and specific body position Position
What position is turned 90 degrees from true AP or PA projection Lateral
Patient is erect with the back to the IR. Left side of the body is turned 45 degrees toward the IR. What is the position? Left posterior oblique
Patient is recumbent facing the IR. The right side of the body is turned 15 degrees toward the image receptor. What is the position? Right anterior oblique
The patient is lying on their back. The x-ray beam is directed horizontally and enters the right side of the body and exits the left side. An image receptor is placed against the left side of the patient. What specific position has been used? Left lateral dorsal decubitus
The pt is erect with the right side of the body against the image receptor. The xray beam enters the left side and exits the right. Which specific position has been performed? Right lateral
Patient is lying on the left side on a cart. The xray beam is directed horizontally and enters the posterior surface and exits the anterior aspect of the body. The IR is against the anterior surface. Which specific position has been performed? Left lateral decubitus
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