Table of Contents

1. Chest and Bony Thorax
Adult Chest and Pediatric Chest
2. Upper Limb (Extremity)
Fingers, Thumb, Hand, Wrist, Forearm, Elbow, and Pediatric Upper Limbs
3. Humerus and Shoulder Girdle
Humerus, Shoulder, Clavicle, Scapula and Acromioclavicular (AC) Joints
4. Lower Limb (Extremity)
Toes, Foot, Calcaneus, Ankle, Leg (Tibia-Fibula), Knee, Patella, and Pediatric Lower Limbs
5. Femur and Pelvic Girdle
Femur, Hips, Pelvis, and Pediatric Hips and Pelvis
6. Vertebral Column
C Spine, T Spine, L Spine, Sacrum and Coccyx, Sacroiliac Joints
7. Bony Thorax
Sternum, SC Joints, and Ribs
8. Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses
Cranium, Facial Bones, Optic Foramina, Zygomatic Arches, Nasal Bones, Mandible, TMJs, Sinuses
9. Abdomen and Common Contrast Media Procedures
Esophagram, Upper GI, SB, BE, IVU and Cystogram
10. Mobile (Portables) and Surgical Procedures
Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis and Hips, and C-Arm Procedures

Appendix A: Reducing Patient Dose
Appendix B: Time-m/A (mAs) Conversion Chart
Appendix C: Exposure-Distance Conversion Chart
Appendix D: Cast Conversion Rule
Appendix E: Grid Ratio Conversion Chart
Appendix F: Initials (Abbreviations), Technical Terms, and Acronyms

About the Author

John Lampignano, MEd, RT(R) (CT), Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ