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When taking a ventrodorsal (VD) radiograph of a canine abdomen, how should the patient be positioned?
- In sternal recumbency (on its belly)
- In dorsal recumbency (on its back)
- In right lateral recumbency (on its right side)
- In a standing position
Explanation:
For a ventrodorsal (VD) view, the X-ray beam enters the ventral surface (abdomen) and exits the dorsal surface (back). To achieve this, the patient must be lying on its back, which is known as dorsal recumbency. Sternal recumbency is used for a dorsoventral (DV) view.