Change: (8 x 10 inch) film sizeShutter A: Open so that the light of the collimated field just includes the top of the ear. Shutter B: Open to include the soft tissue of the neck laterally Markers Anterior and InferiorMarker orientation- Posterior Obliques is AP- Anterior   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 635)

Change: ------------this page is under construction----------Cervical Spine - Oblique Area Covered Vertebrae of the cervical spine, C1 through to C7, as well as the thoracic vertebra T1, the soft tissues of the neck Pathology shown Pathologies of the cervical spine, Radiographic Anatomy Cervical Spine Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 646)

Change: - the zygopophyseal joints will be visible - the pedicles will be seen in the posterior vertebral body ifIf the patient is "too AP" - the pedicles are more obscured and are see closer to how they are seen in an AP position, that is, they are positioned   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 656)

Change:  Special Notes Anterior vs Posterior ObliquesAnterior Obliques are generally preferred as, less radiation dose to the thyroid than Posterior Obliques the intervertebral foramina that are demonstrated are those closest to the IR, so therefore, are sharper and less magnified Posterior Obliques demonstrate the intervertebral foramina furthest from the IR   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 555)

Change:  Ensure the chin is up slightly to avoid superimposition over the cervical spine For Posterior Obliques,Chin Position upthe patient slightly,in notan superimposingAP overposition against the cervicalupright spineThebucky Angle patient'sthe patient so that their back and neck ismake ata   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 484)

Change: outout.For Anterior Obliques,For Posterior Obliques,Chin up slightly, not superimposing over the cervical spineThe patient's neck is at 45 degrees to the IR/bucky Critique PACEMAN Positioning Correct obliquity (45 degree rotation of the cervical spine) is evidenced by The intervertebral foramen are   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 423)

Change: This larger distance helps overcome the OID (object to image receptor distance) to reduce magnification and improve the sharpness of the image. Central Ray Directed to the level of C4Anterior Obliques - 15 degrees caudad (down)Posterior Obliques - 15 degrees cephalad (up) Collimation Centre: C4, collimate   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 423)

Change: 18cm X 24 cm (8 X 10 inches) Portrait Film / Screen Combination Regular(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Wall or Table Bucky, Static Grid Filter No Exposure 65 kVp10 mAs FFD / SID 150 - 180 cm (72(60 - 72 inches)   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 172)

Change: Combination Regular(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Wall or Table Bucky, Static Grid Filter No Exposure FFD / SID 180 cm (72 inches) Central Ray Collimation Markers Shielding Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) Respiration Positioning Critique PACEMAN Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure Special Notes   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 89)

Change: ------------this page is under construction---------- Area Covered Pathology shownRadiographic AnatomyCervical Spine Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation Film / Screen Combination (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Filter Exposure FFD / SID Central Ray Collimation Markers Shielding (check your department's policy guidelines) Respiration Positioning   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 73)