Radiology Identification and Positioning

What information should be included on the imaging?

• Facility

• Patient’s Name

• DOB & or Age

• Exam Date and Time

Includes post-exposure shuttering, electronic collimation, and electronic masking

Post-exposure Cropping

Refers to the common variations in the shape/size of the human body

Body Habitus

Occurs before exposure

Collimation

A narrow-chested physique is a _________ type.

Asthenic

What is a hypersthenic body?

A broad, larger build that is usually overweight

Term that is used to angle towards the head

Cephalic

Angling towards the feet

Ciudad

Known as the foundation on which the body rests

Base of Support

What is the center of gravity?

Point where all or most weight appears

Maintaining internal stability is called _________.

Homeostasis

Normal range for temperature

97.6 to 100 degrees F

The body’s maintenance of heat production/loss

Thermoregulations