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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?

Which of the following criteria is used to evaluate rotation on a KUB image? spinous processes of the lumbar vertebrae are in the center of the vertebral bodies alae of the ilia are symmetric ischial spines, if visible, are symmetric

The spleen is found in which portion of the abdominal cavity?

Which aspect of the patient must be demonstrated on an AP abdomen with the patient positioned in a left lateral decubitus when fluid accumulation is being evaluated?