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body habitus (The body habitus describes the basic body shape. Body shape is important in x-ray exams as the size, shape, and position of the organs varies by body type. The technologist should adjust the x-ray unit accordingly, in order to obtain an adequate image. There are four terms used to describe body habitus: Hyperstenic (large to massive). Chest and abdomen are broad and deep, lungs are short, diaphragm is high. Stenic (average). Hypostenic (slender). Asthenic (very slender). Chest is narrow, shallow, and long so diaphragm is low. Мария100) |
