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mrsjacobs44

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The position of the fibula to the tibia is:
 
 medial and posterior to the tibia
  lateral and anterior to the tibia
  lateral and posterior to the tibia
  directly lateral to the tibia

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A shield that attaches to the x-ray tube that can be positioned within the primary beam, but does not come into contact with the patient, is known as a:
 
 flat shield
  contact shield
  contour shield
  shadow shield


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

lateral and posterior to the tibia

Rationale: The fibula is anatomically positioned lateral and slightly posterior to the tibia.

Answer to Question 2

shadow shield

Rationale: Shadow shields have a piece of leaded material attached to an arm that can be attached to the tube head. The material will cast a shadow as adjusted to correct anatomic location.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Gracias!

Missbam101

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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