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Radiographic Projections & Positons

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show Projection  
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During this projection a perpendicular central ray enters the anterior body surface and exits the posterior body surface is known as what projection?   show
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During this projection a perpendicular central ray enters the posterior body and exiting the anterior body surface.   show
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During this projection, there is longitudinal angulation of the central ray with the long axis of the body or a specific body part.   show
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This term refers to all projections in which the longitudinal angulation between the central ray and the long axis of the body part is 10 degrees or more.   show
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Occasionally the central ray is directed toward the outer margin of a curved body surface to profile a body part just under the surface and project it free of superimposition during this projection.   show
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show Lateral projection  
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During this projection, the central ray enters the body or body part from a side angle following an oblique plane.   show
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If the central ray enters the anterior surface and exits the opposite posterior surface, it is known as what projection?   show
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If it enters the posterior surface and exits anteriorly, it is known as what projection?   show
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The overall posture of the patient or the general body position is termed as what?   show
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Erect or marked by a vertical position.   show
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Upright position in which the patient is sitting or stool.   show
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Lying on the back   show
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show Prone  
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Supine position with the head tilted downward   show
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show Fowler's position  
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show Recumbent  
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show Sim's position  
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show Lithotomy position  
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This position refers to the side of the patient that is placed closest to the IR.   show
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show Oblique position  
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Term used to indicate that the patient is lying down and that the central ray is horizontal and parallel with the floor   show
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This position is achieved by having the patient lean backward while in the upright body position so that the shoulders are in contact with the IR.   show
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This term is used to describe the body part as seen by the IR.   show
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show Method  
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