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sjones

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Imaging a patient with a 25 degree RAO position will visualize:
 
 the left SI joint
  L5-S1
  the right SI joint
  both SI joints

Question 2

Which phase of life is most radiosensitive?
 
 pre-gestation
  childhood
  gestational period
  adolescence


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

the right SI joint

Rationale: Anterior oblique positions will open up the SI joint closest to the IR or side down. The RAO will image the right SI joint.

Answer to Question 2

gestational period

Rationale: The gestational period of the developing fetus is most radiosensitive. During this period, there is a great number of immature and nonspecialized cells.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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