Name: Hip Cross Table Lateral Position
Procedure: A horizontal beam is used with the opposite leg elevated to show the femoral neck in trauma.
Patient Position: Supine injured leg neutral
Region: Pelvis
Projection: Lateral
Beam Direction: Horizontal beam
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.