Principles and Terminology Chapter 1 Principles and Terminology
Important Terminology Sagittal Plane Coronal Plane Axial (Transverse) Plane Oblique Plane Cephalad Caudal French Bread cut
Radiographic Projections Describes the path of the _____________
Projections Posterioanterior (PA) Anterioposterior (AP) Mediolateral Lateromedial
Basic Rule 2 projections For joints try for 3 ________________ (2) ______ from each other (1) ______
Body Positions Describes the way the _______is to be placed.
General Positions Supine Prone Erect Recumbent Lateral Oblique Posterior Anterior
Decubitus Having a _________ CR Air/Fluid levels Right or Left Lateral (AP or PA) Decubitus Dorsal Decubitus Ventral Decubitus
Image Quality Radiation Protection Imaging Principles Image Quality Radiation Protection
Radiographic Technique Kilovoltage peak (kVp)(kV) _______ Milliamperage (mA) Exposure time (s)
Image Quality Factors Density Contrast High Low Resolution Distortion
Distortion Motion Shape distortion Magnification
ALARA A – As L - Low A - As R - Reasonably A - Achievable
Tech “Cardinal” Rules Time Distance Shielding