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Projection:define |
Path of the CR as it enters and exits the body and hits the IR |
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Protection is based on |
The anatomic position |
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Define CR |
Central portion of the path the x-rays travel |
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Relationship of the CR with IR in an AP or PA projection |
Perpendicular |
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Axial |
Longitudinal angulation between long axis of body and CR of 10 degrees or more (AP Axial, PA Axial). |
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Ways to achieve Axial projection |
Either angle CR to part or body part to CR |
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CR skims a body part and frees it from superimposotion |
Tangential |
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CR enters one side and exits the opposite side |
Rt lateral or Lt. Lateral |
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Head, chest, or abdominal projection that specifies the side of the body closest to IR |
Rt or Lt lateral |
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Lateral of extremities CR indicates... |
side entered and exited |
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Name lateral projections of extremities |
Mediolateral, lateromedial |
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The thumb is medial or lateral? |
Lateral |
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The pinky is medial or lateral? |
Medial |
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What projection is this? |
Tangential of the patella |
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Projection? |
Tangential projection of the zygomatic arch |
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Projection? |
Anteroposterior |
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Projection? |
Posteroanterior |
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AP axial- CR angled to part |
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AP axial- part angled to CR |
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PA axial |
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Rt lateral |
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Lateromedial wrist |
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Mediolateral ankle |
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Transthoracic lateral |
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CR enters the body from a side angle |
Oblique |
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Types of oblique projections |
AP oblique, PA oblique |
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AP oblique |
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AP oblique |
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PA oblique |
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PA oblique |
