Principles and Indications Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
Q

posteroanterior chest radiograph

A
  • XR beam from back-to-front

- chest pressed against cassette

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2
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anteroposterior chest radiograph

A
  • XR beam from front-to-back

- back pressed against cassette

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3
Q

lateral chest radiograph

A
  • XR beam from side-to-side

- side pressed against cassette

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4
Q

radiograph film densities/appearances:

  • air =
  • fat =
  • bone =
  • metal =
  • calcium =
  • organs, muscles, soft tissues =
A
  • black
  • black
  • white
  • white
  • white
  • shades of gray
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