Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy
By- Kenneth Bontrager, MA, RT(R), Kenneth L. Bontrager, MA, RT(R)
- John Lampignano, MEd, RT(R) (CT), Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ
Focusing on one projection per page, Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 7th Edition includes all of the positioning and projection information you need to know in a clear bulleted format. Positioning photos, radiographic images, and anatomical images, along with projection and positioning information, help you visualize anatomy and produce the most accurate images. With over 200 of the most commonly requested projections, this text includes all of the essential information for clinical practice.
Hardbound, 864 Pages
Published: March 2009
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-05410-2
Contents
- 1. General Anatomy, Terminology and Positioning Principles
2. Image Quality, Digital Technology, and Radiation Protection
3. Chest
4. Abdomen
5. Upper Limb NEW positions for trauma and orthopedic applications
6. Humerus and Shoulder Girdle NEW humerus and shoulder projections
7. Lower Limb NEW positions for trauma and orthopedic applications
8. Femur and Pelvic Girdle
9. Cervical and Thoracic Spine
10. Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx
11. Bony Thorax: Sternum and Ribs
12. Skull and Cranial Bones
13. Facial Bones and Paranasal Sinuses
14. Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System
15. Lower Gastrointestinal System
16. Urinary System and Venipuncture NEW simplified explanation of venipuncture procedure
17. Mammography and Bone Densitometry NEW section on bone densitometry
18. Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography
19. Pediatric Radiography
20. Angiography and Interventional Procedures NEW updated vascular and nonvascular procedures
21. Computed Tomography
22. Additional Diagnostic Procedures
23. Additional Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities
Appendix A ARRT Code of Ethics NEW
Appendix B Protocol for Diagnostic Radiographic Procedures NEW
Appendix C - Answer Key: Radiographs for Critique
Index
