Radiographic Positioning and Projection Exam: Routine Projections, Special
Projections, Central Ray, Radiographic View, Radiographic Position, Radiographic
Projection, AP Projection, PA Projection, Lateral Projection, Oblique, Axial
Projection, Tangential Projection, Lordotic Position, Decubitus, Supine, Prone,
Erect, Recumbent, Trendelenburg, Cephalad, Caudad, Proximal, Distal, Medial,
Lateral, Ipsilateral, Contralateral, Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction,
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Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Routine Projections
Commonly taken on All average patients
Special or Alternate Projections
Taken to demonstrate Specific Anatomy
Rule 1 Principles Of positioning
For any anatomical structure you must provide at least two projections, taken as near 90
degrees from each other
2 projection rule anatomy
Long bones, ribs, Chest, Severe trauma, Foreign body
, Rule 2 Principles Of positioning
For joints, three projections are taken: AP or PA, Lateral, Oblique
3 projection rule anatomy
Ankle, knee, foot, finger, skull, spine
1 projection only
post-reduction of limbs
abdomen (KUB),
Pelvis, Trauma, Chest: Mobile
Radiograph vs X-ray film
Radiographic View
Anatomy seen from the direction of the IR
Radiographic Position
Physical position of the patient or anatomy
Projections, Central Ray, Radiographic View, Radiographic Position, Radiographic
Projection, AP Projection, PA Projection, Lateral Projection, Oblique, Axial
Projection, Tangential Projection, Lordotic Position, Decubitus, Supine, Prone,
Erect, Recumbent, Trendelenburg, Cephalad, Caudad, Proximal, Distal, Medial,
Lateral, Ipsilateral, Contralateral, Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction,
Pronation, Supination Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Routine Projections
Commonly taken on All average patients
Special or Alternate Projections
Taken to demonstrate Specific Anatomy
Rule 1 Principles Of positioning
For any anatomical structure you must provide at least two projections, taken as near 90
degrees from each other
2 projection rule anatomy
Long bones, ribs, Chest, Severe trauma, Foreign body
, Rule 2 Principles Of positioning
For joints, three projections are taken: AP or PA, Lateral, Oblique
3 projection rule anatomy
Ankle, knee, foot, finger, skull, spine
1 projection only
post-reduction of limbs
abdomen (KUB),
Pelvis, Trauma, Chest: Mobile
Radiograph vs X-ray film
Radiographic View
Anatomy seen from the direction of the IR
Radiographic Position
Physical position of the patient or anatomy
