Chest/ Abdomen
Lung with out superimposition
PA Chest
Distal Phalanges free of superimposition
Fan lateral Hand
Best demo of the Mortise joint
Ankle 15-20 degree medial rotation
Greater Trochanters in profile
AP Pelvis
Best demo C7 -T1
Swimmers
Free Air in an Ambulatory Patient
AP Erect Abdomen
Best demonstration of the Coronoid process
AP internal Oblique of Elbow
Calcaneus demonstrated in profile
Lateral calcaneus
Lesser Trochanters in profile
AP Bilateral frog-leg
Best demo Lumbar intervertebral foramina
Left lateral L-spine
SID in inches for PA Chest
72 inches
Humeral epicondyles in profile
AP Elbow
Proximal tibiofibular joint open
AP medial/internal oblique Knee
Bilateral Frog leg projection is also called
Modified Cleaves
How much and in what direction is the CR angled to demonstrate the sacrum free of superimposition
15 degrees cephalic
Apices above the Clavicles
AP lordotic Chest
Lesser Tubercle in profile
AP internal rotation of shoulder
3rd to 5th metatarsals free of superimposition
Medial/internal oblique foot
Central Ray for AP pelvis projection
Midway between the ASIS and Symphysis/ approximately 2 inches inferior to the level of ASIS
How much and in what direction is the CR angled to demonstrate the coccyx free of superimposition
10 degrees Caudal
Central ray for PA chest is at the Level of:
T7
Glenoid cavity in profile
AP oblique shoulder/ Grashey Method
Entire calcaneus visualized from tuberosity posteriorly to talocalcaneal joint anteriorly
Axial Calcaneus
Best demonstrate the pelvic rim
AP axial inlet projection
Demonstrate cervical articular pillars
AP axial c-spine