Cr
What is The Cr for a hip ?
1-2 inches inferior and medial to the ASIS
What is a electron ?
Negative Charge
What bone is commonly examined in a chest xray ?
Ribs
What is fluoroscopy ?
Real time moving images of the body
who discovered xray ?
Roentgen
what is the cr for a foot xray ?
10 degree toward the heel base of 3rd metatarsal
What is kvp ?
Kilovoltage peak
What joint is seen in an ankle xray ?
The ankle joint formed by tibia , Fibula
What is common use of fluoroscopy ?
Digestive system
what year were xray discovered ?
1895
what the cr for a chest ?
T7
what does mas control in xray ?
Control the Quantity
What part of the hand is visualized in a wrist xray?
The carpal bones
What type of contrast is often used in fluoroscopy ?
Barium sulfate
What was the first xray image taken of ?
Roentgen wife hand
what is the cr for a ankle ?
Midway between the medial and lateral Malleoli
what is the purpose of lead apron
Protect patients and staff by absorbing scatter
What large bone is image in a hip xray ?
Femur
What is the main advantage of fluoroscopy ?
Movement inside the body in real time
why are they called xrays ?
x was used because it meant unknown radiation
what is the cr for a wrist
midcarpal area
What is inverse square law in ?
The distance from the xray source increases the intensity of the radiation decreases
What structure is primarily evaluated in a skull xray ?
The cranial bone
What is one safety concern with fluoroscopy ?
Higher radiation
What award did roentgen receive for his discovery?
Nobel prize in physics