C-Spine (Routine)
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AP Axial

IMAGE RECEPTOR
Patient position
Upright or supine.
Part position
MSP centered; chin elevated for AP axial.
Central ray
Varies per view (15° cephalic for AP axial).
IR placement
24x30 cm.

Tech pearls

  • Pull shoulders down with weights/straps for C7 visualization.
  • Open mouth: line from lower edge of upper incisors to mastoid tip perpendicular to IR.
AP Open MouthLateral