Lecture (1)

ContentsUnit 1

Introduction to basic Radiographic Technique

1- Objectives

2- Radiographic Technique in relation to anatomy

3-Terminology of radiographic Positioning

4-Step by Step Guide to a Typical Radiographic Examination

5-Review questions

Unit 2 Radiography of the upper

limbs• Hand– Fingers– Thumb– Scaphoid– Carpal bones– Carpal Tunnel– Wrist joint– Forearm – Elbow – Humerus– Review questions

Unit 3 Unit 3 Radiography of the shoulder Radiography of the shoulder

girdlegirdleShoulderShoulderGleno-humeral joint Gleno-humeral joint clavicleclavicleAcromioclavicular joint Acromioclavicular joint Scapula & coracoids processScapula & coracoids processReview questionsReview questions

Unit 4 Radiography of the lower limbs

-Foot & Toes-Calcaneus-Ankle joint-Leg ( Tibia & Fibula )-Knee Joint-Patella-Femur-Review questions

Unit 5 Radiography of hip bone &

Pelvis -Hip bone and joint

-Pelvis ( Pubis, Iliac, Ischium )

-Sacroiliac joint

-Review questions

Unit 6 Radiography of the chest &

bony thorax • Routine plain chest

• Special views for lungs

• Sternum

• Sternoclavicular joints

• Chest for ribs (Upper & lower ribs )

• Review questions

Unit 7 Radiography of the

Abdomen • Plain Abdomen

• AP Supine

• AP Erect

• Lateral Decubitus

• Review questions

•Objectives • At the end of this course the student

will be able to :-

• Acquire knowledge of radiographic technique

• Understand the relationship between the anatomy and related radiographic Technique

• Demonstrate the main radiographic position for various views

• Describe and demonstrate the position of the patient for plain radiography of :-

– Upper limbs– Lower limbs– Pelvis– Chest– Abdomen

• 5) Choose the proper projection to be applied• Select the reasonable factors for both projection

and exposure• Identify the views requested• Apply radiation protection• Evaluate the radiograph