RADIOGRAPHYC POSITIONING OF CHEST

Radiographic Anatomy

Bony thorax

Respiratory system

PA chest radiograph

Lateral chest radiograph

Mediastinum

Radiographic Positioning

Body habitus,

Breathing movements

Degree of inspiration

Positioning and technical consideration

Pediatric and geriatric application

Breathing instructions

Evaluation criteria

CR chest positioning method

Digital imaging considerations

Alternative modalities and procedurer

Clinical indications

Routine and special projections Chest,

• PA

• Lateral

• AP

• Lateral decubitus

• AP lordotic

• Anterior oblique

• Posterior oblique

Upper Airway

• Lateral

• AP