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What is the primary function of radiographic positioning?
✔✔ To accurately align the patient and X-ray beam for optimal imaging
Which term describes the path of the X-ray beam as it enters and exits the body?
✔✔ Projection
What is the name of the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
✔✔ Coronal plane
Which body habitus represents the most massive build with a short, wide thorax?
✔✔ Hypersthenic
What is the purpose of anatomical markers in radiography?
✔✔ To indicate patient positioning and laterality
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,Which positioning term refers to a patient lying face down?
✔✔ Prone
What is the preferred SID for routine radiographic procedures?
✔✔ 40 inches
What positioning error occurs if the chin is not elevated during an AP cervical spine X-ray?
✔✔ Mandible obscures the vertebral bodies
Which movement term describes turning the palm downward?
✔✔ Pronation
What is the purpose of a lateral projection?
✔✔ To provide a side view of anatomical structures
Which positioning landmark is used to center an AP abdomen X-ray?
✔✔ Iliac crest
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, What breathing instruction is commonly given for a lateral chest X-ray?
✔✔ Take a deep breath and hold it
Which term describes the forward slipping of one vertebra over another?
✔✔ Spondylolisthesis
What positioning term refers to angling the X-ray tube along the long axis of the body?
✔✔ Axial projection
Which joint movement involves decreasing the angle between two bones?
✔✔ Flexion
What is the primary function of the technologist before taking an X-ray?
✔✔ Properly position the patient and set the exposure factors
Which term refers to the part of the body closest to the image receptor?
✔✔ Position
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