Bontrager's handbook of radiographic positioning and techniques

the long version

This is a Radiologic Technologist's pocket guide to the positions of the human body as needed for diagnostic imaging. In order to assess and diagnose pathologies related to injuries, illnesses, congenital and hereditary diseases, the imaging process must include pertinent anatomical areas. This guide is available for a quick reference to these anatomical areas regarding positioning and technique to provide the radiologist with an optimum view of the surrounding tissues and eliminate guesswork for unnecessary patient exposure.