CR
Where does the CR enter for a PA chest x-ray?
MSP & Level of T7
What is the medial bone of the forearm?
Humerus
What must be aligned for a PA wrist exam?
Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder
What is the most common used IR position?
Lengthwise
How much angle is needed for a PA Axial clavicle
15-30 caudal angle
The thumb lies on which aspect of the body?
Lateral
How much should the arm be flexed for a lateral humerus x-ray?
90 degrees
What is defined as the distance from the anode inside the x-ray tube (source) to the IR?
SID
What is the CR for a PA hand?
MCP of the 3rd digit
The scapular notch is located on what border of the scapula?
Superior Border
What position has the patient supine with the head lower than the feet?
Trendelenburg
What is defined as the path of the CR as it exits the x-ray tube, passing through the patient to the IR?
Projection
In which direction would you angle the CR to visualize the radial head for a trauma axiomediolateral elbow (coyle method)
45 degrees to shoulder
The "Grashey View" is an oblique to visualize what?
Glenoid Cavity
AP Project; Patient is standing with left side touching the board what position are they in?
LPO
50% of the population has what body habitus?
Sthenic
What is the tube angle for a PA axial Scaphoid when the hand is elevated using the modified stretcher method?
0 degrees
A person of large stature when the stomach is located high and nearly horizontal with the abdomen is what body habitus?
Hypersthenic
If a patient is laying in a recumbent position, their left side down (right side up) with the detector behind there back and the CR going through the front of the patient, what position is the patient in?
Left lateral Decubitus
Who writes and maintains the radiography practice standards?
American Society of Radiologic Technologist