A PA Projection of the Stomach and Duodenum Can Be

question 59

Multiple Choice

A PA projection of the stomach and duodenum can be performed using a 10 * 12-inch (24 * 30 cm) exposure field.Which of the following describes the plane that is centered to the grid for this projection?

• A) The midsagittal plane
• B) A sagittal plane passing 4 inches to the right of the vertebral column
• C) A sagittal plane passing 4 inches to the left of the vertebral column
• D) A sagittal plane passing halfway between the midline and the lateral border of the abdomen

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Definitions:

Unipolar

Describes neurons with only one extension from the cell body, often found in sensory neurons conveying touch and pain.

Bipolar

Relating to or involving two completely opposites; in psychiatry, it refers to a mental disorder that causes extreme mood swings between depression and mania.

Sacral Nerves

A set of nerves that emerge from the sacral part of the spinal cord, playing key roles in the motor and sensory functions of the lower back, pelvis, and legs.

Lumbar Plexus

A network of nerve fibers in the lumbar region of the body, responsible for motor and sensory functions of the lower limbs.