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Understanding X-Rays Kristy Muir COMM 1010
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Understanding X-Rays

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Understanding X-Rays. Kristy Muir COMM 1010. Basics of X-Ray. 1. History of X-Rays Body Positions 3. Diagnosis & Safety. History. Dr. Wilhelm Conrad Roentengen Discovery of X-Ray Martha’s Wedding Ring. Anatomy. Bones. Positions. 206 bones in body. Posterior/Anterior Oblique - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Page 1: Understanding X-Rays

Understanding X-RaysKristy Muir

COMM 1010

Page 2: Understanding X-Rays

Basics of X-Ray

1. History of X-Rays

2. Body Positions

3. Diagnosis & Safety

Page 3: Understanding X-Rays

History

• Dr. Wilhelm Conrad Roentengen

• Discovery of X-Ray

• Martha’s Wedding Ring

Page 4: Understanding X-Rays

Anatomy

Bones• 206 bones in body

Positions

• Posterior/Anterior• Oblique• Lateral

Page 5: Understanding X-Rays

Safety & Diagnosis

• Cumulative Exposure• Regulations/ARRT

• Radiologist• Medical Plan

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Conclusion

Vital Part in Medical Field

• History

• Effective

• Cost

• Less Invasive

• Available