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Positions, Radiology
Radiology medical assistant - Positions
| Body Part being x-rayed | positioning the patient |
|---|---|
| Chest | PA - LA |
| Fingers | PA - LA - OB |
| Thumbs | PA - LA - OB |
| Hands | PA - LA - OB |
| Wrist | PA - LA- OB |
| Forearm | AP - LA |
| Humerus | AP - LA |
| Shoulder | AP |
| Clavicle | AP |
| Scapula | AP - PO |
| Toe | AP - OB |
| Foot | LA - OB |
| Ankle | AP - LA - OB |
| Heel (calcaneus) | LA |
| Lower leg | AP - LA |
| Knee | AP - LA |
| Femur | AP - LA |