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4 postionong terms used most in radiology
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projection, view, position, meathod
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path of the CR as it exists the x ray tube and goes through the patient to the IR
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projection
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the enterance and the exit points of the body
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projections
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a perpindicular CR enters through the anterior body surface and exists the posterior body surface
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AP projection
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a perpindicular CR enters through the posterior body surface and exits the anterior surface.
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PA projection
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there is a longitudinal angulation of the CR with the long axis of the body or a specific body part.
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axial projection
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refers to all projections in which the longitudinal angulation between the CR and the long axis of the body is 10 degrees or more
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axial projection
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occasionally thr CR is directed toward the outer margin of a curved body surface to profile a body part just under the surface
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tangential projection
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a perpindicular CR enters one side of the body or body part passes transversely along the coronal plane and exists the oppoiste side
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lateral
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lateral projections of the limbs
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lateromedial, or mediolateral
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The CR enters the body or body part from a side angle
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oblique plane
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specific placement of the body in relation to the radiographic table or IR during imaging
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position
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