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Author Question: When performing flexion and extension lumbar views, what point should serve as the stationary ... (Read 17 times)

khang

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on: Jul 17, 2018
When performing flexion and extension lumbar views, what point should serve as the stationary fulcrum?
 
 knees
  pelvis
  shoulders
  thorax

Question 2

As the patient size increases, _______ decreases.
 
 SID
  recorded detail
  technique
  magnification


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nanny

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

pelvis

Rationale: The pelvis serves as the fulcrum to stay as still as possible.

Answer to Question 2

recorded detail

Rationale: As patient size increases, detail of the patient's anatomy further from the image receptor decreases because of the OID.


khang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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