1. The T-Spine

2. Things to know
3 Views
AP, Lateral & Swimmers
Marker
Shield
Page 316

3. AP 14 x 17 Lengthwise 80@12 Collimate lateral to spine Expiration
Shield
Marker

4. AP Positioning Patient supine Mid-line centered to mid-line of table
Arms at side
Flex knees
Light 1 inch above shoulders

5. CR perpendicular to T7
SID 40

6. Seen on Film Thoracic spine Intervertebral joint spaces
Spinous processes
Posterior ribs

7. Lateral 14 x 17 lengthwise 80@50 Breathing technique
Collimate laterally
Shield
Marker

8. Positioning Roll patient on Side Raise arms Flex knees
Back straight with no rotation
Light about 2 Inches above shoulder

9. CR perpendicular to T7
SID 40

10. Seen on Film Intervertebral joint spaces Thoracic bodies
Intervertebral foramina

11. Swimmers 10 x12 lengthwise 80@120 Expiration
Collimate to area of interest
Shield marker
Page 311

12. Positioning Patient on side
Align midline of patient with midline of table
Move patient’s arm nearest IR up and under the ear
Patients arm away from IR down away from neck
True lateral with no rotation

13. CR is perpendicular to IR
Centered to T1
SID 60

14. NOTE
If the patient is unable to depress shoulders, angle about 5 degrees caudad

15. Seen on Film Intervertebral disk space Vertebral bodies
C4-T3 zygapophyseal joints