Either standing or sitting.

Names of x ray views. X-Ray Chest 148 X-Ray Apical Lordotic View 149 X-Ray Sternum 150 X-Ray Ribs Oblique 151 ABDOMEN X-Ray KUB. Occlusal x-rays are most commonly used by pediatric dentists to check on the growth and formation of the teeth and jaw bone. As with other oblique views the name of the view describes the direction of the x-ray beam.

PA view Most frequently requested Visualization of the lungs excellent 5. Canine X-ray positioning guides. The choices we have include the posterior-anterior x-ray or the PA x-ray the lateral chest x-ray 000030 the anterior-posterior or AP x-ray the decubitus view the lordotic view the inspiration expiration series chest fluoroscopy dual-energy chest x-ray digital tomography or tomosynthesis.

An X-ray generator generally contains an X-ray tube to produce the X-rays. IMV in-house Radiographer Kat Evans commented At IMV we understand that capturing a great X-ray isnt just about having the best equipment. Ideally a shoulder radiograph series will provide adequate views of the clavicle acromioclavicular joint ACJ glenohumeral joint GHJ and the scapula.

Acute Knee Series fractureloose body suspected AP. The three most common views used during a knee X-ray are. Knee OA Series no fracture suspected Standing AP both knees Standing PA 30 degrees flexion both knees Standing Lateral 30 degrees flexion affected knee only Patella skyline view both knees 2.

Lying on one side. Motion can cause blurry images. The beam is aimed from dorsoproximal to palmarodistal at a 65 degree angle to.

Several different x-ray views may be needed. 152 PELVIS X-Ray Pelvis 153 X-Ray Hip 154 X-Ray Sacroiliac Joint 155 UPPER EXTREMITY UPPER EXTREMITY X-Ray Shoulder 156. The patient is supine on an inclined radiographic table with the head lower than the feet.