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1
Q

What are the zones of the Abdomen?

A
Cranio-dorsal
Dorsal-middle
Caudo-dorsal
Cranio-ventral
Ventral-middle
Caudo-ventral
2
Q

What organs are visible in the cranio-ventral view?

A

Liver

Stomach

3
Q

What organs are visible in the cranio-dorsal view?

A

R Kidney
Spleen
Stomach
Liver

4
Q

What organs are visible in the Dorsal-middle view?

A

L Kidney
Desc. colon
S.I
Cecum

5
Q

What organs are visible in the ventral-middle view?

A

Spleen
S.I
Omentum

6
Q

What organs are visible in the caudo-ventral view?

A

Prostate

U Bladder

7
Q

What organs are visible in the caudo-dorsal view?

A

Rectum

Desc. Colon

8
Q

Which crus is more cranial in a Right Lateral View?

A

The Right Crus

9
Q

Which crus is more cranial in a Left Lateral View?

A

The Left Crus

10
Q

What kind of contrast do you use for the thorax?

A

Low contrast image

11
Q

What causes increased opacity in the thorax?

A

Radiographic technique
Aeration
Habitus: Increased Overlying tissue

12
Q

What rib is a useful reference for caudal lobe pulmonary artery and vein in the VD view?

A

Rib 9