Filters out certain x-rays, use if anatomy that is measured greater than 10 cm

Components of the X-ray System

X-ray tube, generator, control operating console

Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)

Control that terminates exposure when sufficient radiation reaches the IR, goes hand and hand with ALARA

Two Classifications of the Human Skeleton

Axial-forms the central core, Appendicular-forms the limbs and attachments

Name Some Body Positions

Trendelenburg- head down 15 degrees, supine-lying face up, prone-lying face down, recumbent-lying down in genaral

Sagittal- right/left portions, Midsagittal- equal right/left halves, Coronal/Frontal- anterior/posterior, Tranverse-superior/inferior

Name some Anatomical Terms

Caudal-towards the feet, Cephalic-toward the head, proximal-closer to the point/trunk, distal-further from the point/trunk

Positioning Landmarks (proper alignment during imaging)

CR-align parallel to the anatomical structures, AP projections-face the x-ray tube, back against IR, PA-opposite of AP, face the IR

controls beam energy, penetration and affect contrast-the QUALITY of the image

Hand and Wrist Imaging (how to properly center the CR)

center CR perpendicular to the third MCP joint (for hand) , center CR midcarpal for the wrist

Name a few Body Movements

Dorsiflexion-toes upward, Plantar flexion-toes downward, Rotation- turning around axis

Central Ray Angulation (What does angling the CR 25 degrees cephalic mean)

to angle cephalic means to angle towards the head, this view is commonly used for the clavicle

Routine Positions for Upper Extremities (importance)

AP, PA, lateral and oblique - it's important to capture different angles to see the full anatomy for diagnosis

Importance of Image Orientation

to make sure the anatomy is fully on the IR and nothing is cut off. You don't want to repeat taking an image (ALARA)

Types of X-ray Tables

Fixed table: stationary, routine exams, Floating table: moves multiple directions, Elevating table: adjust to height

Types Support Systems

Ceiling-mounted tube support: moves along the ceiling tracks, C-arm: used in surgery & fluoroscopy, U-arm system: tube&receptor move together

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Term	Definition
Grids	Filters out certain x-rays, use if anatomy that is measured greater than 10 cm
Components of the X-ray System	X-ray tube, generator, control operating console
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)	Control that terminates exposure when sufficient radiation reaches the IR, goes hand and hand with ALARA
Two Classifications of the Human Skeleton	Axial-forms the central core, Appendicular-forms the limbs and attachments
Name Some Body Positions	Trendelenburg- head down 15 degrees, supine-lying face up, prone-lying face down, recumbent-lying down in genaral
Planes of the Body	Sagittal- right/left portions, Midsagittal- equal right/left halves, Coronal/Frontal- anterior/posterior, Tranverse-superior/inferior
Name some Anatomical Terms	Caudal-towards the feet, Cephalic-toward the head, proximal-closer to the point/trunk, distal-further from the point/trunk
Positioning Landmarks (proper alignment during imaging)	CR-align parallel to the anatomical structures, AP projections-face the x-ray tube, back against IR, PA-opposite of AP, face the IR
kVp Adjustments	controls beam energy, penetration and affect contrast-the QUALITY of the image
Hand and Wrist Imaging (how to properly center the CR)	center CR perpendicular to the third MCP joint (for hand) , center CR midcarpal for the wrist
Name a few Body Movements	Dorsiflexion-toes upward, Plantar flexion-toes downward, Rotation- turning around axis
Central Ray Angulation (What does angling the CR 25 degrees cephalic mean)	to angle cephalic means to angle towards the head, this view is commonly used for the clavicle
Routine Positions for Upper Extremities (importance)	AP, PA, lateral and oblique - it's important to capture different angles to see the full anatomy for diagnosis
Importance of Image Orientation	to make sure the anatomy is fully on the IR and nothing is cut off. You don't want to repeat taking an image (ALARA)
Types of X-ray Tables	Fixed table: stationary, routine exams, Floating table: moves multiple directions, Elevating table: adjust to height
Types Support Systems	Ceiling-mounted tube support: moves along the ceiling tracks, C-arm: used in surgery & fluoroscopy, U-arm system: tube&receptor move together

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