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Sinus Tarsi Anatomical space in the foot's lateral aspect.
30 Degree Medial Oblique Foot position to visualize the tarsal sinus.
Projection
Nonfunctional Examination Assessment method not measuring organ function.
Retrograde Urogram Imaging technique for urinary system assessment.
Phleboliths Small calcifications typically found in veins.
Cholecystectomy History Surgical removal of the gallbladder indicated.
Right Cardiophrenic Angle Area assessed for post-cholecystectomy changes.
Anteroposterior Oblique Mortise Visualizes distal fibula without talar overlap.
Joint Projection
Tangential Inferosuperior Projection X-ray technique for zygomatic arch fractures.
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Pars Interarticularis Part of the vertebra forming the 'Scotty dog'.
Saddle Joint Joint type allowing movement in two planes.
Trapezium and First Metacarpal Bones forming the only saddle joint.
Sthenic Body Habitus Common body type requiring special positioning.
Cephalic Angulation X-ray beam angled toward the head.
Hyposthenic Body type between sthenic and asthenic.
Asthenic Body type characterized by slender build.
Hypersthenic Body type with broad and stocky build.
Anteroposterior (AP) Knee Knee image taken with patient facing the X-ray
Projection tube.
Holmblad Method Knee imaging technique minimizing distortion.
Camp Coventry Method Knee imaging technique with potential distortion.
Contrast-Filled Urinary Bladder Bladder imaged with contrast for clarity.
Petrous Pyramids Angle Angle between petrous pyramids and MSP.
Anteroposterior (AP) Projection of Lower leg image taken with patient facing X-ray
Lower Leg tube.
Patellar Apex Lowest point of the kneecap.
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Central Ray for AP Lower Leg Directed at mid-lower leg for proper imaging.
Axial (Towne Method) Skull Image Skull image taken with specific angling of CR.
Reference Line for Skull Imaging Line used to align skull for accurate imaging.
Oblique Knee Projections Knee images taken at 20-degree angles.
Axiolateral oblique mandible Projection for viewing the mandible's ramus.
Central Ray (CR) placement Point where x-ray beam enters the body.
Lateral sternum projection Best for demonstrating sternum fractures.
Inferosuperior tangential projection Technique to visualize zygomatic arch without
superimposition.
Cervical intervertebral foramina Spaces between cervical vertebrae for nerve
passage.
Right posterior oblique (RPO) Position for right cervical foramina visualization.
position
Clinically significant gas location Gas under the right hemidiaphragm in chest
radiograph.
Posteroanterior (PA) finger CR enters at proximal interphalangeal joint.
projection
Posteroanterior (PA) oblique thumb Requires extension of digits two through five.
Pneumonia Disease causing fluid accumulation in lung fields.
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Posteroanterior (PA) chest Chin extended, shoulders equal distance from IR.
positioning
Shoulder depression Positioning technique for PA chest projection.
Clavicle elevation Not recommended for proper PA chest
positioning.
Rotated shoulders Should be posteriorly rotated for PA chest.
Anteroposterior (AP) projection X-ray beam enters from front to back.
Distal femur positioning Technique for x-ray of suspected femoral fracture.
Occlusal plane Imaginary line through the biting surfaces of teeth.
Point of contrast Area of interest for specific imaging.
Region of interest Target area for focused imaging.
Cross table lateral projection Technique used for lateral views in trauma cases.
Ventral recumbent position Patient lying face down for imaging.
Dorsal recumbent position Patient lying on back for imaging.
Anode end placement Position tube's anode end toward the foot.
Cathode end placement Position tube's cathode end toward the foot.
Anterior dislocation Displacement of shoulder joint forward.
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Sinus Tarsi Anatomical space in the foot's lateral aspect.
30 Degree Medial Oblique Foot position to visualize the tarsal sinus.
Projection
Nonfunctional Examination Assessment method not measuring organ function.
Retrograde Urogram Imaging technique for urinary system assessment.
Phleboliths Small calcifications typically found in veins.
Cholecystectomy History Surgical removal of the gallbladder indicated.
Right Cardiophrenic Angle Area assessed for post-cholecystectomy changes.
Anteroposterior Oblique Mortise Visualizes distal fibula without talar overlap.
Joint Projection
Tangential Inferosuperior Projection X-ray technique for zygomatic arch fractures.
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Pars Interarticularis Part of the vertebra forming the 'Scotty dog'.
Saddle Joint Joint type allowing movement in two planes.
Trapezium and First Metacarpal Bones forming the only saddle joint.
Sthenic Body Habitus Common body type requiring special positioning.
Cephalic Angulation X-ray beam angled toward the head.
Hyposthenic Body type between sthenic and asthenic.
Asthenic Body type characterized by slender build.
Hypersthenic Body type with broad and stocky build.
Anteroposterior (AP) Knee Knee image taken with patient facing the X-ray
Projection tube.
Holmblad Method Knee imaging technique minimizing distortion.
Camp Coventry Method Knee imaging technique with potential distortion.
Contrast-Filled Urinary Bladder Bladder imaged with contrast for clarity.
Petrous Pyramids Angle Angle between petrous pyramids and MSP.
Anteroposterior (AP) Projection of Lower leg image taken with patient facing X-ray
Lower Leg tube.
Patellar Apex Lowest point of the kneecap.
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Central Ray for AP Lower Leg Directed at mid-lower leg for proper imaging.
Axial (Towne Method) Skull Image Skull image taken with specific angling of CR.
Reference Line for Skull Imaging Line used to align skull for accurate imaging.
Oblique Knee Projections Knee images taken at 20-degree angles.
Axiolateral oblique mandible Projection for viewing the mandible's ramus.
Central Ray (CR) placement Point where x-ray beam enters the body.
Lateral sternum projection Best for demonstrating sternum fractures.
Inferosuperior tangential projection Technique to visualize zygomatic arch without
superimposition.
Cervical intervertebral foramina Spaces between cervical vertebrae for nerve
passage.
Right posterior oblique (RPO) Position for right cervical foramina visualization.
position
Clinically significant gas location Gas under the right hemidiaphragm in chest
radiograph.
Posteroanterior (PA) finger CR enters at proximal interphalangeal joint.
projection
Posteroanterior (PA) oblique thumb Requires extension of digits two through five.
Pneumonia Disease causing fluid accumulation in lung fields.
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Posteroanterior (PA) chest Chin extended, shoulders equal distance from IR.
positioning
Shoulder depression Positioning technique for PA chest projection.
Clavicle elevation Not recommended for proper PA chest
positioning.
Rotated shoulders Should be posteriorly rotated for PA chest.
Anteroposterior (AP) projection X-ray beam enters from front to back.
Distal femur positioning Technique for x-ray of suspected femoral fracture.
Occlusal plane Imaginary line through the biting surfaces of teeth.
Point of contrast Area of interest for specific imaging.
Region of interest Target area for focused imaging.
Cross table lateral projection Technique used for lateral views in trauma cases.
Ventral recumbent position Patient lying face down for imaging.
Dorsal recumbent position Patient lying on back for imaging.
Anode end placement Position tube's anode end toward the foot.
Cathode end placement Position tube's cathode end toward the foot.
Anterior dislocation Displacement of shoulder joint forward.
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