AP open-mouth projection of the cervical spine. This variant of the AP projection, also known as the open-mouth view, may be obtained as part of the standard cervical spine examination. This view provides effective visualization of the structures of the first two cervical vertebrae.
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1. a thornlike process or projection. 2. the backbone, or vertebral column. See also spinal. cuneal spine. the axial ridge of the upper surface of the frog in the hoof of the horse that projects into the digital cushion.
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Anterior area of interest-a PA chest X-ray, a PA projection of the ribs, and a 45 degree Anterior Oblique with the non-interest side closest to the image receptor.
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Lumbar Spine-Basic projections include an AP, two Obliques, a Lateral, and a Lateral L5-S1 spot to better visualize the L5-S1 interspace. Special projections are AP Right and Left bending, and Laterals with Flexion and Extension.
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AP axial projection of the cervical spine. On the AP view of the cervical spine the bodies of the C-3 to C-7 vertebrae (in young patients the C-l and C-2 vertebrae may be visible) are well demonstrated, as are the uncovertebral (Luschka) joints, and the intervertebral disk spaces.
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This projection suffices to demonstrate most traumatic conditions of the cervical spine, including injuries involving the anterior and posterior arches of C-l; the odontoid process, which is seen in profile; and the anterior atlantal-dens interval.
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Positioning for an AP projection of the cervical spine. 1  The patient is placed in the supine or upright position with their back against the cassette holder; the shoulders should lie in the same horizontal plane to prevent rotation. 2  Align the midsagittal plane of the patient's body to the midline of the table or IR.
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Positioning for swimmer’s view lateral projection of the cervical spine. 1  Position the patient in a lateral position (sitting or standing) against a vertical grid device (this view can be performed in the recumbent position if the patient’s condition requires it).
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Cervical Spine-Five or six projections are common; a Lateral, two 45 degree obliques, an AP axial (Cephalad), an AP Open Mouth for C1-C2, and Cervicothoracic Lateral (Swimmer's) to better visualize C7-T1 if necessary.
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Projectional radiography or diagnostic radiography is the practice of producing two-dimensional images using x-ray radiation. Radiographic exams are typically performed by Radiographers.
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what type of projection is spine
Spine projections include an anteroposterior, two Obliques, a Lateral, and a Lateral L5-S1 spot to better visualize the L5-S1 interspace and special projections are anteroposterior Right and Left bending, and Laterals with Flexion and Extension.