RADIOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS AND
BODY POSITIONS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Radiographic projection - Answer-The direction or path of the
x-ray beam as it passes through the patient
Posteroanterior (PA) - Answer-The radiographic projection in which the x-ray beam
enters the posterior side and exits, to the film, through the anterior side
Anteroposterior - Answer-The radiographic projection in which the x-ray beam enters
the anterior side and exits, to the film, through the posterior side
AP or PA oblique projections - Answer-Projections that must be accompanied by a
qualifying term to determine the direction of rotation
Medial rotation or lateral rotation - Answer-Types of rotation positions in a AP or PA
oblique projection
Mediolateral - Answer-The radiographic projection in which the x-ray beam enters the
medial side and exits, to the film, through the lateral side
Lateromedial - Answer-The radiographic projection in which the x-ray beam enters the
lateral side and exits, to the film, through the medial side
Supine - Answer-Position of lying on the back, facing upward
Prone - Answer-Position of lying on the stomach, facing downward
Erect - Answer-Position of being upright either standing or sitting
Recumbent - Answer-Position of reclining or lying down
Dorsal recumbent - Answer-Position of lying on the back (supine)
Ventral recumbent - Answer-Position of lying face down (prone)
(Right or left) Lateral recumbent - Answer-Position of lying on the side
Trendelenburg - Answer-A recumbent position with the body tilted with the head lower
than the feet
Fowler's or reverse trendelenburg - Answer-A recumbent position with the body tilted
with the head higher than the feet
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