title: Radiographic positioning for the spine and skull.
abstract: This article presents an overview of the basic techniques for taking radiographs of the canine and feline spinal column and cranium. Radiographic landmarks, central ray positioning, centimeter measurement, and restrictive beam uses are discussed.
authors: Section of Radiology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing.
authors: D L
authors: DL
authors: Middleton
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004285:Dogs; D009192:Myelography / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*