Problem
A. What is the difference between the axial and appendicular sections of the skeleton?
B. Why is it that bone is able to show up on X-ray?
C. Describe the differences in projections for a PA wrist projection and a PA hand projection;
D. Describe the positioning details for the AP projection of the lumbar spine;
E. List as many differences as you can between rib radiography and chest radiography.
F. If a patient with acute abdominal pain cannot stand for an upright AP abdominal projection, what projection should be substituted? Why is this important?
G. State 2 reasons why a chest radiograph might be important for a patient who has severe abdominal pain.
H. Name the bones that make up the cranium.
I. Name 8 patient positions.
J. Describe all of the steps to take an EKG.