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Marker used on x-rays to designate left/right is called ????

Posted By: s/l: Laterali marker (SM) on 2008-11-11
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Subject: Marker used on x-rays to designate left/right is called ????


"This is suspected to be on the left on the basis of the "laterali marker" and on the AP view. However, the oblique views are displayed incorrectly if the "laterali marker" is correct."


 


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