When performing a PA hand radiographic examination the central ray CR should be centered to the _____?

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-instruct patient to lean laterally as necessary to place entire wrist, forearm, and elbow in as near a true frontal position as possilbe. (Medial and lateral epicondyles should be the same distance from IR.)
-align and center forearm to long axis of IR, ensuring that both wrist and elbow joints are included. (Use as large an IR as necessary.)
-drop shoulder to place entire upper limb on same horizontal plane.

When performing a PA hand radiographic examination the central ray should be centered to the?

Position of part: Place the palm down thumb abducted. Slightly ulnar deviate hand. Central ray: The central ray should be perpendicular to the image receptor and centered to the scaphoid. 10 to 15 degrees angulation distally may provide clear delineation sometimes.

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?

Bontrager Upper Limbs.

How much Cr angulation to the long axis of the hand is required for the tangential?

Chapter 5.

How many degrees is the central ray angled for the AP forearm?

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Term For a lateral projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the:
Definition second digit MCP joint
Term [image]
Definition Ulna
Term How many degrees is the central ray angled for the AP forearm?
Definition 0 degrees
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