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Lateral T-Spine

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.

AP T-Spine Series overview