This webpage has been developed by PL Medical Co., LLC to assist in taking radiographs. Please select a Body Part to see the corresponding Systems Speeds and KV Values.. Click here for Average Thickness Ranges in CMS

Body Part	POS.	DIST.	GRID OR BUCKY	MA.	MA. for 600 Speed
Cervical Spine	A.P.	40	YES	200	200
Cervical Spine	LAT.	72	YES	200	200
Dorsal Spine	A.P.	40	YES	200	200
Dorsal Spine	LAT.	40	YES	200	200
Lumbar Spine	A.P.	40	YES	200	200
Lumbar Spine	LAT.	40	YES	200	200
Pelvis	A.P.	40	YES	200	200
Skull	ALL	40	YES	200	200
Mandible	P.A	40	YES	200	200
Mandible	LAT.	30	NO	100	100
Extremities	ALL	40	NO	50	50
Shoulders	A.P.	40	YES	200	200
Kidney (K.U.B.)	A.P.	40	YES	200	200
Sinus (Nasal)	LAT.	40	YES	200	200
Sinus (Max. Frontal Sphenoid)	-	40	YES	200	200
Mastoid (Law's POS.)	LAT.	30	YES	200	200
Upper Ribs	P.A., A.D.	40	YES	200	200
Lower Ribs	P.A., A.D.	40	YES	200	200
Chest	P.A.	72	NO	300	200
Chest	LAT.	72	NO	200	300
Chest	P.A.	72	YES	200	200
Chest	LAT.	72	YES	200	300