Name: Chest Lateral Position
Procedure: The patient stands with the left side against the detector to reduce heart enlargement. Arms are raised to clear the thorax. This projection provides depth information and complements the PA view.
Patient Position: Standing left side to detector
Region: Chest
Projection: Lateral
Beam Direction: Lateral to medial
Type of Study: Diagnostic
This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional bodies such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and general principles reflected in commonly used radiography curricula.
It is an original work and does not reproduce or rely on proprietary content from commercial textbooks such as Bontrager or Merrills. For informational purposes only, not patient care.