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Where is the central ray directed for a lateral lumbosacral spine?The central ray should be directed approximately 1.5 inches (2–3 fingerbreadths) inferior to the iliac crest and 2 inches posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).
What is the central ray centering point for an AP oblique lumbar spine?What is the central-ray centering point for an AP oblique lumbar spine? 2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS and 1 1/2 inches above the iliac crests. If the lumbar spine cannot be adjusted so it is horizontal for the lateral projection, the central ray should be angled: 5 degrees men, 8 degrees women - caudad.
When performing the AP axial projection for the L5Final review Lumbar. |