Thorax
3 views=R and L laterals=VD or DV (heart dv)Cranial portion of lungs to costophrenic angles includedFront legs positioned as cranial as possibleNo rotation of thoraxExposure made on inspiration
Abdomen
2 views=left lateral=VDDiaphragm to coxofemoral joints includedBack legs positioned as far caudal as possibleExposure made on expiration
Joints
2 views=lateral (mediolateral)=CraniocaudalInclude half of proximal long bone and half of distal long boneShoulder=lateral and VD=special views: supination/pronation
Long Bones
2 views=lateral (mediolateral)=craniocaudalInclude proximal and distal jointsInsure true position by palpation of joints
Pelvis
2 views=lateral=VD=Frogleg-alternate (dorsal recombancy, let hind leg fall naurallyFor lateral- affected side down w/ bottom leg pulled craniallyFor VD-legs extended and internally rotated
Skull (not done much anymore)
CT or MRI now used for skull
2 views for Fractures/gross abnormalities=lateral=DV3 views for mandible=lateral=oblique lateral=DV/VD4 views for Nasal/Sinus=lateral=DV=frontal=occlusal4 views for Bulla=lateral=lateral obliques=DV=VD- open mouth