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