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How should VD and DV and lateral films be placed on viewing screen?
DV/VD
: Right side to your left in both
Lateral
: Cranial side to the left
What does a R or L marker on different film view indicate?
Lateral trunk (thorax or abdomen)
: Right or left lateral = side on cassette
DV or VD films
: Side of animal
One limb in film
: Limb in film
How are thoracic films evaluated for rotation?
Lateral
: Costochondral junctions & shoulder joints - same level
VD & DV
: sternum & spinal column superimposed
What structure is used to tell an expiratory from an inspiratory film?
Position of diaphragm
Once you have picked a method to evaluate films, what should you do each time you evaluate a film?
Always read in the same manner every time - get into a routine
What is the cranial limit of the abdomen?
Diaphragm
Can you visualize the sides of the diaphragm?
Cranial
: yes as contrasted air (lungs):
Caudal
: no, water densities against (liver and stomach)
Author
SGUVet2013
ID
7763
Card Set
SGU Anatomy Q&A
Description
SGU Anatomy Thorax Radiography
Updated
2010-02-23T01:04:40Z
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