Radiography of the Dog and Cat: Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs (Hardcover, 2 ed)

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Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1   X-rays

•             Properties of x-rays

•             X-ray production

•             X-ray machine

•             Image receptors

•             Geometry of the x-ray beam

•             X-ray interactions with matter

•             Radiographic density

•             Opacity

•             Radiographic contrast

•             Radiographic detail

•             Technique chart

•             Radiograph storage and distribution

•             Radiation Safety

Chapter 2  Radiographs

•             Orthogonal views

•             Procedure for making radiographs

•             Nomenclature

•             Positioning Guide

o             Thoracic

o             Abdomen

o             Musculoskeletal

•             Artifacts

•             Contrast radiography

•             Reading radiographs

Chapter 3  Thorax

•             Making thoracic radiographs

•             Patient factors

•             Thoracic wall

•             Diaphragm

•             Pleural and pleural space

•             Mediastinum

•             Esophagus

•             Heart and major vessels

•             Trachea

•             Lungs

Chapter 4  Abdomen

•             Making abdominal radiographs

•             Patient factors

•             Abdominal cavity

•             Liver

•             Spleen

•             Pancreas

•             GI tract

o             Stomach

o             Small intestine

o             Large intestine

•             Urogenital tract

o             Kidneys and ureters

o             Urinary bladder

o             Urethra

o             Male genital system

o             Female genital system

•             Adrenal glands

Chapter 5  Musculoskeletal

•             Making musculoskeletal radiographs

•             Soft tissues

•             Orthopedic anatomy

•             Bone response to disease or injury

•             Fractures

•             Generalized musculoskeletal diseases

•             Benign conditions of bone

•             Congenital and developmental abnormalities

•             Joints

•             Appendicular skeleton

o             Shoulder

o             Elbow

o             Carpus

o             Digits

o             Pelvis

o             Stifle

o             Tarsus

•             Axial skeleton

o             Vertebral column

o             Head and neck

Glossary

Index