A PA Projection of the Stomach and Duodenum Is Often

question 24

Multiple Choice

A PA projection of the stomach and duodenum is often performed using a 14 * 17-inch (35 * 43 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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