Which image requires the CR to be angled 5° to 8° caudally? Image G Image H
Which Image represents the positioning for the oblique lumba…
Which Image represents the positioning for the oblique lumbar spine?
A radiograph of an AP axial L5-S1 projection reveals that th…
A radiograph of an AP axial L5-S1 projection reveals that the joint space is not open. The following factors were used on this female patient: 80 kV, 40-inch (102-cm) SID, grid, 35° caudad angle, and CR centered to the ASIS. Which of the following factors needs to be modified to produce a more diagnostic image?
A radiograph of a left posterior oblique (LPO) projection of…
A radiograph of a left posterior oblique (LPO) projection of the lumber spine reveals that the downside pedicle is projected too far posterior on the vertebral body. What specific positioning error is present on this radiograph?
A patient enters the ED with a cervical spine injury as a re…
A patient enters the ED with a cervical spine injury as a result of a fall. The initial horizontal beam lateral projection reveals no subluxation or fracture. The ED physician is concerned about a whiplash injury. Which of the following routines would be most helpful in diagnosing this type of injury?
With reference to the patient, where should the top border o…
With reference to the patient, where should the top border of the IR or collimated field be positioned for the AP projection of the thoracic vertebrae?
Refer to Image H, where is the CR directed?
Refer to Image H, where is the CR directed?
A radiograph of an AP thoracic spine projection reveals that…
A radiograph of an AP thoracic spine projection reveals that the upper thoracic spine is overexposed. The lower vertebrae have acceptable density and contrast. Which one of the following modifications will improve the visibility of the upper thoracic spine? Change
Which of the following positions will demonstrate the lumbos…
Which of the following positions will demonstrate the lumbosacral (L5-S1) zygapophyseal articulations?
The AP-axial-vertebral arch projection may be performed to b…
The AP-axial-vertebral arch projection may be performed to better demonstrate the: