Why Is the Left Lateral Chest Position the Most Commonly

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why is the left lateral chest position the most commonly used for lateral radiographs of the chest?

• A) Less chance of body rotation
• B) Patient's heart is closer to the IR
• C) There is greater magnification of the heart
• D) Easier to visualize interlobar fissures

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Exponentiation

A mathematical operation involving the raising of a number to the power of another number, typically expressed as \(a^{b}\).

Division

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Division

A mathematical operation where a number is divided by another, resulting in a quotient.

Exponentiation

A mathematical operation involving raising a base number to the power of an exponent, signifying repeated multiplication of the base.