TABLE 2

Optimal Image Count for Planar Spot Acquisition

ProjectionCount
Anterior chest, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, anterior abdomen, anterior and posterior pelvis500,000–1,000,000
Skull (all 4 views)400,000–500,000
Femur, humerus500,000–600,000
Knee350,000–450,000
Forearm, lower leg250,000–300,000
Hand, foot150,000–200,000