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what is anatomical position
standing erect, looking straight ahead, palms facing forward (supinated).
what is:
lying face downward
prone
what is anterior oblique position?
facing the IR, body rotated with R/L anterior portion closest to IR.
what type of body habitus is described as below average body build, comprising 35% of the population?
Hyposthenic
What is the location of the following organ in a Hypersthenic patient:
1. heart
2. lungs
3. diaphragm
4. stomach
5. colon
6. gallbladder
1. heart axis nearly transverse
2. lungs short, apices at or near clavicles
3. diaphragm high
4. stomach high, transverse, and in the middle
5. colon around periphery of abdomen
6. gallbladder high and outside, lies more parallel
what is radiographic view?
describes the body part as seen by the IR or other recording medium, such as a fluoroscopic screen.
what is:
lying down with a horizontal x-ray beam
decubitus
what is Posterior oblique position?
facing the radiographic tube, body rotated with R/L posterior portion closest to the IR.
what body habitus is described as extremely small/frail build, comprising 10% of the population?
asthenic
Where is the stomach located in a Hyposthenic patient?
Low
what is radiographic position?
refers to a specific body position, such as supine, prone, recumbent, erect, or Trendelenburg. The patients physical position.
what is:
lying down in any position
recumbent
As seen by the IR's perspective, can be defined as _______?
view
what body habitus is described as above average or massive body build, comprising 5% of the population?
hypersthenic
How is the IR placed to capture the stomach of a Hyposthenic patient, on a radiograph?
IR is placed portrait to capture the stomach (lengthwise)
what is radiographic projection?
refers to the path of the central ray
what is anterior position?
facing the IR
where is the tibia in relation the the fibula?
medial and anterior
What is the location of the following organ in a Sthenic patient:
1. heart
2. lungs
3. diaphragm
4. stomach
5. colon
6. gallbladder
1.Heart is transverse
2. lungs moderate length
3. diaphragm high
4. stomach high, upper left
5. colon spread evenly, slight dip in transverse colon
6. gallbladder centered on right side, upper abdomen.
Where is the location of the stomach in a Hypersthenic patient?
high, more transverse
what is:
lying on back
supine
what is posterior position?
facing the radiographic tube
what type of body habitus is described as an average build, comprising 50% of the population?
Sthenic
What is the location of the following organ in a Asthenic patient:
1. heart
2. lungs
3. diaphragm
4. stomach
5. colon
6. gallbladder
1. heart nearly vertical and at midline
2. lungs long, apices above clavicles, may be broader above base
3. diaphragm low
4. stomach low and medial, in the pelvis when standing
5. colon low, fold on itself
6. gallbladder low and near the midline
How is the IR placed to capture the stomach of a Hypersthenic patient, on a radiograph?
IR is placed landscape to capture the stomach (crosswise).