Figure 4-39. Measuring six-inch
Figure 4-40. Measuring eight-inch
restricted CF so LM is
restricted CF so LM is
within three inches from
within four inches from
the center.
the center.
g. Lateral Trunk or Skull. Lateral views are the only views for which the letter
marker corresponds to the body part closest to the film. Thus, in figure 4-41 below, the
L on the radiograph reflects that the left side of the patient's body is closest to the film.
Figure 4-41. The L indicates that the left side of the body, the side nearest the film, is
being demonstrated.
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