CR
The central ray for the AP coned kidney projection should be directed to enter
between xiphoid process and iliac crest
What degree of obliquity is required for a RAO “Drinking” Esophagram projection?
35-40
What position projects 3 sections over the heart shadow
RAO Sternum
In the AP Axial c-spine, what anatomic structure should be seen projected in the middle of the vertebral body in order to show that there is no rotation?
Spinous process
During the usual retrograde filling of a barium enema, which structure is filled immediately following the right colic (hepatic) flexure?
ascending colon
Where would you center for a 2 hour image of a small bowel series
iliac crest
What positions of the ribs elongates the left ribs.
LPO & RAO
The stomach of a hyposthenic patient would be:
T11-L5
The thoracic section of the vertebral column typically has a ____________ curvature.
kyphotic
Which position is demonstrated in the BE image with barium levels sunk to the left side of the descending colon
Left lateral decub
What is the central ray location, angle, and direction for the AP Axial C-spine projection?
CR angled 15° cephalic, to C4 and midsagittal plane
How much is the body rotated for an oblique sternoclavicular joint position?
10-15
What radiographic position demonstrates the entire stomach and duodenum, with air in the fundus and contrast media in the body and pylorus, with the duodenal bulb and C-loop of the duodenum in profile?
RAO stomach
How should the CR be angled for a L-Spine spot image
5-8 Caudal
Timing for the IVU
immediately after injection
When radiographing the coccyx in the AP Axial projection, the central ray enters _________________ and is angled ____________________.
2" above symphysis pubis; 10o caudad
Which oblique rib position would best demonstrate an injury to the area of posterior left 4th rib?
LPO
The costocartilage of the second rib attaches to the sternum at which part of the sternum?
sternal angle
The Swimmers position is used to demonstrate:
lower C-spine & upper T-spine
When the radiologist suspects that a patient may need surgery, but first needs an UGI or barium enema examination, the best contrast media to use would be:
water-soluble iodinated
What is the CR for a Post Void IVU
Iliac crest at mid sag
How many degrees of rotation are required for an oblique projection of the axillary ribs?
45
When positioning for the AP “Open Mouth” Odontoid, what 2 structures need to be aligned?
Base of Occipital bone and Upper Incisors
Why is it best if the patient breathes during the exposure for a lateral thoracic spine?
Blur ribs
What anatomical areas will be best demonstrated (open) on a radiograph taken during a BE in an RPO position?
Left colic flexure