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The majority of the descending colon can be found in which abdominal region?

The folds of the peritoneum that support the abdominal organs include the: omenta mesentery pleura

What is an advantage of performing a PA upright abdomen in comparison to an AP upright abdomen?

For patients who are smaller than the size of the IR used when performing radiographs of the abdomen, the technologist should collimate to within ____ of the shadow of the abdomen.

Refer to the following illustration.  The stomach is represented by which lettered structure? 016001B labeled(9).jpg

Which of the following organs lie in the abdominal cavity? stomach gallbladder kidneys

What is the respiration phase for an AP or PA upright abdominal radiograph?

Which pathological condition is characterized by the localized dilation of the abdominal aorta?

An AP abdominal radiograph is performed with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position and the diaphragms are included on the image.  The CR and center of the IR for this projection will be:

The majority of the liver is found in which portion of the abdominal cavity?