T-Spine
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AP T-Spine

IMAGE RECEPTOR
Patient position
Supine for AP; lateral recumbent for lateral.
Part position
MSP centered for AP; mid-coronal centered for lateral, knees flexed.
Central ray
Perpendicular to T7 (3–4 in below jugular notch).
IR placement
35x43 cm.

Tech pearls

  • Breathing technique on lateral blurs ribs and lung markings.
  • Anode heel effect: thicker upper body at cathode end.
Lateral T-Spine