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To position your patient for a VD frog leg view of the pelvis you will
Leave the hind limbs in natural flexion (usually 45 to the spine and 90 in larger dogs)
1. For views distal to and including the tarsus, the positions are termed
a. Plantarodorsal
1. What are the borders of an accurate lateral view of the tibia and fibula?
a. The tarsus and stifle joints
1. In addition to lateral view the general rule for hind limbs is to have the patient in dorsal
recumbency for
a. The pelvis and femur
,1. For views of the hindlimb distal to and including the stifle, the patient is in sternal
recumbency, so the positions are referred to as ____ for the stifle, tibia, and fibula
a. Caudocranial (CdCr)
The pelvis includes all of the following except
a. Femur
1. True or False: In a true lateral stifle radiograph the femoral condyles will be superimposed.
a. True
1. True or False: With radiographs of the spine DV views are typically not preferred as much as a
VD view is preferred
a. True
1. What are the borders for a cervical vertebrae radiograph in the lateral position?
a. Base of the skull to the scapula/shoulder joint
1. For a thoracolumbar vertebra radiograph of your canine patient "Droolius Caesar" what
borders would you want
a. Xiphoid process to distal portion of the last rib
, 1. True or False: An enema may be needed when radiographing the thoracic vertebrae in the VD
position (but not the lateral)
a. False
1. Where is the label and/or marker positioning for a lateral view of the lumbar vertebrae?
a. Dorsal aspect
1. If you suspect that your feline patient Catsy Cline has a fractured vertebral body but is okay to
be in lateral position what is an acceptable means to get a VD radiograph?
a. Use a horizontal beam with your xraytube and position as needed
1. For a skull radiograph where should the label and/or marker be placed?
a. Near the nose
1. Which of the following would describe the typical head conformation of a golden retriever?
a. MESOCEPHALIC
1. True or False:The affected side will be up for the majority of lateral skull radiographs(may be
few exceptions)
a. False