25 Questions
Where does the patient lie on the Bucky table?
On either side
What part of the patient's body is in the midline of the Bucky table?
Coccyx
What is the distance between the coccyx and the image receptor?
2.5 cm
At what angle is the parallel beam directed towards the coccyx?
15 degrees
Where is the coccyx positioned in relation to the center line of the Bucky table?
In the middle
What is the recommended position of the patient for imaging the coccyx and sacroiliac joints?
Supine
How should the patient's median sagittal plane be aligned with respect to the Bucky table?
Coincident with
What angle should the patient's midline be at to the Bucky table?
Right-angles
If a patient is positioned prone for imaging the coccyx and sacroiliac joints, what issue might arise?
Poor visualization
What is the significance of aligning the median sagittal plane properly while imaging the coccyx and sacroiliac joints?
To ensure accurate anatomy display
What is the position of the arms in the given text?
Raised with hands resting on the pillow
Why are the knees and hips flexed slightly in the described position?
To maintain balance and stability
What role does the pillow play in the described posture?
To support the hands
How are the knees positioned in relation to the hips in the given text?
Slightly flexed
What is the purpose of having flexed knees and hips in this posture?
For stability
Which direction is the collimated vertical X-ray beam directed in relation to the long axis of the sacrum?
At right angles
Where is the X-ray beam aimed towards?
Coccyx
In what direction is the X-ray beam NOT directed according to the text?
Diagonal
What axis of the sacrum is mentioned in relation to the X-ray beam direction?
Long axis
What part of the body lies in the path of the X-ray beam?
Coccyx
What position is the patient in when undergoing the described x-ray imaging procedure?
Supine
In the described procedure, what is the orientation of the patient's median sagittal plane with respect to the midline of the Bucky?
Perpendicular
What kind of angles are used to direct the X-ray beam in this imaging process?
Right angles
What does AP stand for in the context of AP Axial Position of patient and image receptor?
Anterior-Posterior
Where does the patient lie during this imaging procedure?
On a Bucky table
Learn about the correct posture for sleep, with the arms raised and hands resting on a pillow. Keep the knees and hips slightly flexed for stability.
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