Anatomic Radiographic

Positioning,
Surface Landmarks
Surface Landmarks

 Used as reference points that can be used to center the

image receptor correctly to ensure that all essential
anatomy is included on that specific region.
Head Front Body
 Frontal  Acromion process
 Glabella  Skernum
 Nasal  Ribs Costal Cartilage
 Zygomatic  Iliac Crest
 Mandible  Anterior Superior Iline
Spine Lower Body
 Mentum
 Public Bone  Pelvis
 Inguinal
Backside Body Arms and Hands
 Olecranon
 Femoral
 7 Cervical Vertical
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Vertebrae
 Antebrachial  Patella
 Antecubital
 Medial Border of Scapula  Tibia
 Brachial
 Spine of Scapula  Olecranon
 Malleolus
 Posterior Inferior Iline  Palmar  Hallux
Spine  Carpal
 Sacrum  Digits
 Polex
 Tailbone