Authored by John P. Lampignano, MEd, RT(R) (CT), and the late Kenneth L. Bontrager, MA, RT(R), this textbook is the definitive resource for radiologic technology students. It systematically teaches how to position a patient’s body part relative to the X-ray tube and image receptor to produce a radiograph of optimal diagnostic quality.
Do not just read the text. Re-draw the positioning diagrams. Quiz yourself on the central ray directions. And remember: a good radiographer produces a good image; a great radiographer knows why the anatomy looks the way it does on the screen. That “why” lives in these pages.
The "Related Anatomy" aspect is critical. You cannot position a bone if you do not know its orientation in space. The textbook bridges the gap between human anatomy (from a cadaveric model) and radiographic anatomy (how it appears on a film). Authored by John P
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Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (10th Edition) is a foundational 848-page resource covering approximately 200 common radiographic projections, authored by Lampignano and Kendrick. The text features a visual, "show-and-tell" layout that combines positioning photos, anatomical drawings, and labeled radiographs to aid in identifying anatomy and pathology. For more details, visit Elsevier . Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
The Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy is the primary source for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam. To pass on your first try: Quiz yourself on the central ray directions
Whether you find a 32nd printing or the newest edition, Bontrager’s text is unmatched. It transforms abstract anatomy into clinical action. The PDF format (“32” or otherwise) gives you full control to study where you work—at the X-ray console, in the reading room, or at home.