Anterior and posterior radiograph range of thoracolumbar segment

Thoracic vertebra 12, lumbar vertebra 1, lumbar vertebra 2, lumbar vertebra 3.

According to assured health network, the range of anteroposterior radiographs of thoracolumbar segment includes 12 thoracic vertebra, 1 lumbar vertebra, second lumbar vertebra and third lumbar vertebra. On the X-ray film, the upper edge includes the eighth thoracic vertebra, the lower edge includes the third lumbar vertebra, and the left and right sides include psoas major. On the lateral radiograph, the anterior edge includes the most anterior vertebral body, and the posterior edge includes spinous process. When filming, the patient should take a standing posture, face the filming equipment, relax and keep breathing evenly. The doctor will adjust the height and angle of the photographic instrument to ensure that the photographic effect is clear, so that the doctor can accurately judge whether there is abnormality in the chest and waist.