CH 1 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomical Landmarks: Patient
Positioning, Projections, Central Ray Alignment, Anatomical Planes,
Movements, Joint Classification, Bone Types, Special Projections
(AP/PA Oblique, Axial, Submentovertex, Superinferior,
Parietocanthial), Decubitus Positions, Lithotomy, Erect and Recumbent
Positions, Locomotor and Endocrine System Function, Radiography
Principles, Image Receptor Use, Markers, Cephalad/Caudad
Angulation, Radial/Ulnar Deviation, Wrist/Foot Movements,
Plantar/Dorsiflexion, Supination/Pronation, Flexion/Extension,
Trendelenburg/Fowlers, Sim’s Position, and Optimal Visualization
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Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Dorsiflexion
backward or posterior flexion
Body system
Group of associated organs that have a similar or common function
medullary cavity
Hollow with fatty yellow marrow running the length of the long bone
,Retraction
movement backward from a normal position
the process and purpose of Palpation
Palpation: the process of applying light pressure with the fingertips directly on the patient to
locate positioning landmarks.
the accepted way to display radiographs for viewing CT or MRI images
Same as for conventional radiographs with the images displayed so the patient's right is to the
viewers left.
What additional markers might be used?
Technologist initials, exam room number is included, Time indicators for minutes of elapsed
time in a series such as in IV urogram procedure.(IVU), On all decubitus positions, a marker
would indicate which side is up with an arrow, An "erect" or "upright" marker might be used
position,
Tangential projection
touching a curve or surface at only one point. Skims a body part to project that part in profile
and away from other body structures
hyaline cartilage
, glassy connective tissue covering articulating surfaces
Transverse or axial section views
(cross sections) sectional images are at right angle along any point of the longitudinal axis of the
body or its parts.
Midsagittal
(median)- any longitudinal plane, aligned with the sagittal suture, that divides the body
Transthoracic lateral
(right lateral position) a lateral projection through the thorax- a common lateral shoulder
projection.
Ipsilateral vs Contralateral
(same side) vs (opposite side)
the two forms of bone formation
1) Intramembranous (bone replaces membranes) 2)endochondral (bone replaces cartilage)
List the five functions of the integumentary system
Positioning, Projections, Central Ray Alignment, Anatomical Planes,
Movements, Joint Classification, Bone Types, Special Projections
(AP/PA Oblique, Axial, Submentovertex, Superinferior,
Parietocanthial), Decubitus Positions, Lithotomy, Erect and Recumbent
Positions, Locomotor and Endocrine System Function, Radiography
Principles, Image Receptor Use, Markers, Cephalad/Caudad
Angulation, Radial/Ulnar Deviation, Wrist/Foot Movements,
Plantar/Dorsiflexion, Supination/Pronation, Flexion/Extension,
Trendelenburg/Fowlers, Sim’s Position, and Optimal Visualization
Techniques Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Dorsiflexion
backward or posterior flexion
Body system
Group of associated organs that have a similar or common function
medullary cavity
Hollow with fatty yellow marrow running the length of the long bone
,Retraction
movement backward from a normal position
the process and purpose of Palpation
Palpation: the process of applying light pressure with the fingertips directly on the patient to
locate positioning landmarks.
the accepted way to display radiographs for viewing CT or MRI images
Same as for conventional radiographs with the images displayed so the patient's right is to the
viewers left.
What additional markers might be used?
Technologist initials, exam room number is included, Time indicators for minutes of elapsed
time in a series such as in IV urogram procedure.(IVU), On all decubitus positions, a marker
would indicate which side is up with an arrow, An "erect" or "upright" marker might be used
position,
Tangential projection
touching a curve or surface at only one point. Skims a body part to project that part in profile
and away from other body structures
hyaline cartilage
, glassy connective tissue covering articulating surfaces
Transverse or axial section views
(cross sections) sectional images are at right angle along any point of the longitudinal axis of the
body or its parts.
Midsagittal
(median)- any longitudinal plane, aligned with the sagittal suture, that divides the body
Transthoracic lateral
(right lateral position) a lateral projection through the thorax- a common lateral shoulder
projection.
Ipsilateral vs Contralateral
(same side) vs (opposite side)
the two forms of bone formation
1) Intramembranous (bone replaces membranes) 2)endochondral (bone replaces cartilage)
List the five functions of the integumentary system
