Spine | Cervical Spine Lateral Position

Name: Cervical Spine Lateral Position

Procedure: The patient stands with the left side to the detector to show alignment and soft tissues.

Patient Position: Standing

Region: Spine

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.