Radiographic Positioning Techniques
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Radiographic Positioning Techniques
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10 marks Long answer
Discuss the preferred views in the patient with suspected intestinal obstruction
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The preferred views include supine and upright abdominal radiographs.
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Discuss the various views for scoliosis
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Common views include PA and lateral views of the spine.
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Describe the basic and special views of chest
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Basic views include PA and lateral; special views include oblique and lordotic.
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4 marks Medium answer
Views for nasal bone
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The primary view is the Waters view for nasal bones.
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Ankle mortise projection
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The mortise view is obtained with the ankle in 15-20 degrees of internal rotation.
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Explain the view Cervico-thoracic junction
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The view is taken using a lateral projection to visualize the junction.
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4 marks Medium answer
Pelvic outlet projection
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The pelvic outlet view is taken with the patient supine and the tube angled.
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Skyline view
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The skyline view is used to assess the patella in profile.
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Jug Handle projection for zygomatic arch
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The jug handle view is obtained with a specific angle to visualize the arch.
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4 marks Medium answer
Cephalographic techniques
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Cephalometric techniques involve standardized radiographic views of the skull.
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Babygram
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A babygram is a full-body radiograph of an infant.
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Basic views for femur
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Basic views include AP and lateral projections of the femur.
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Basic projections for elbow joint
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The elbow joint is typically imaged in AP and lateral views.
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Plain radiography of sternum
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The sternum is usually visualized using a lateral and PA view.
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Unilateral 'Frog Leg' projection
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The 'Frog Leg' view is used to assess the hip joint.
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2 marks Short answer
Differentiate between infant and adult chest anatomy
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Infant chest anatomy has a higher diaphragm and more rounded thorax.
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View for Coccyx
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The coccyx is best visualized using an axial view.
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Write a short note on skeletal survey
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A skeletal survey is a series of radiographs to assess for fractures.
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Anatomy of tooth and dental formula
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The dental formula for adults is 2-1-2-3/2-1-2-3.
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Skull-occipito - frontal view
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The occipito-frontal view is used to visualize the skull in profile.
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Radiation protection in pelvic radiography
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Radiation protection includes using lead shields and minimizing exposure.
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Leg-lateral view
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The lateral view of the leg is obtained with the patient in a lateral position.
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Explain formation of the carpal canal with a diagram
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The carpal canal is formed by the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum.
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Name the cranial and facial bones
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Cranial bones include 8; facial bones include 14.
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Knee AP projection
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The AP projection of the knee is taken with the patient supine and leg extended.
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