ASIS
Acronym that stands for "anterior-superior iliac spine;"
palpation point on the ilium of the pelvis.
Any angle of the central ray along the long axis of a structure
axial
or part, around which a rotating body turns or is arranged. EX:
For a tangential (axial) projection of the knee (Settegast
method), the angle of the CR is along the long axis of the
knee.
axiolateral position
A position in which the part being radiographed is in a lateral
position with respect to the film and the CR is being directed at
an angle to the long axis of the body.
B
Bilateral
Both lateral; e.g., for a bilateral skull both sides of the skull are
radiographed for comparison purposes.
Sliding tray-like device found just below the X-ray table that
Bucky (Potter-Bucky
reduces secondary (scatter) radiation that could reach the
Diaphragm)
film.
Use or radiolucent material i.e., sponges, for support of
buttress
patient.
C
Refers to parts away from the head of the body.
caudal
cephalic
Refers to parts of the body towards the head.
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