Upper Extremity | Shoulder Axillary View

Name: Shoulder Axillary View Procedure: The arm is abducted and the beam passes from below to evaluate the glenohumeral joint. This projection assesses dislocation and joint congruity. Patient Position: Arm abducted Region: Upper Extremity Projection: Axial Beam Direction: Inferior to superior Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards … Read more

Upper Extremity | Shoulder Y View

Name: Shoulder Y View Procedure: The patient is rotated to form a Y shape of the scapula. This projection evaluates dislocation and scapular alignment. Patient Position: Standing oblique Region: Upper Extremity Projection: Oblique Beam Direction: Oblique beam Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, … Read more

Upper Extremity | Shoulder AP Internal Rotation

Name: Shoulder AP Internal Rotation Procedure: The humerus is rotated inward to show the lesser tuberosity. This projection complements the external rotation view. Patient Position: Standing or supine Region: Upper Extremity Projection: AP Beam Direction: Anterior to posterior Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical … Read more

Upper Extremity | Shoulder AP External Rotation

Name: Shoulder AP External Rotation Procedure: The humerus is rotated outward to show the greater tuberosity. This projection evaluates the glenohumeral joint. Patient Position: Standing or supine Region: Upper Extremity Projection: AP Beam Direction: Anterior to posterior Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, … Read more

Abdomen | Abdomen Dorsal Decubitus Position

Name: Abdomen Dorsal Decubitus Position Procedure: The patient lies supine with the beam entering from the side. This projection evaluates fluid levels and abdominal masses in patients unable to stand. Patient Position: Supine Region: Abdomen Projection: Decubitus Beam Direction: Lateral to medial Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning … Read more

Abdomen | Abdomen Left Lateral Decubitus Position

Name: Abdomen Left Lateral Decubitus Position Procedure: The patient lies on the left side with a horizontal beam to detect free air when upright imaging is not possible. The right side is elevated to separate free air from the stomach bubble. Patient Position: Left side lying Region: Abdomen Projection: Decubitus Beam Direction: Horizontal beam Type … Read more

Abdomen | Abdomen Upright Position

Name: Abdomen Upright Position Procedure: The patient stands or sits upright to demonstrate air fluid levels and free air. This projection is essential in obstruction and perforation evaluation. Patient Position: Standing or seated Region: Abdomen Projection: AP Beam Direction: Vertical beam Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards … Read more

Abdomen | Abdomen Supine KUB Position

Name: Abdomen Supine KUB Position Procedure: The patient lies flat with the beam perpendicular to the abdomen. This projection evaluates bowel gas pattern organ outlines and calcifications. Patient Position: Supine Region: Abdomen Projection: AP Beam Direction: Perpendicular Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, … Read more

Chest | Chest Lateral Decubitus Position

Name: Chest Lateral Decubitus Position Procedure: The patient lies on their side with a horizontal beam to evaluate pleural fluid or air. Fluid layers dependently while air rises. Patient Position: Side lying Region: Chest Projection: Decubitus Beam Direction: Horizontal beam Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used … Read more

Chest | Chest Lordotic Position

Name: Chest Lordotic Position Procedure: The patient leans backward or the tube is angled upward to project the clavicles above the lung apices. This projection improves visualization of apical lung regions. Patient Position: Standing leaning backward Region: Chest Projection: Axial Beam Direction: Angled cephalad Type of Study: Diagnostic This dataset is informed by widely accepted … Read more