John Lampignano - Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy

NINTH EDITION

John P. Lampignano, MEd, RT(R)(CT)

Leslie E. Kendrick, MS, RT(R)(CT)(MR)

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BONTRAGER'S TEXTBOOK OF RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING AND RELATED ANATOMY, NINTH EDITION ISBN: 978-0-323-39966-1

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John P. Lampignano

First, I must acknowledge the contributions from students and imaging faculty throughout the United States and various aspects of the world. I hear frequently from them, as they provide feedback on the text and ancillaries. They have provided us with fresh ideas and perspectives for the text and how to improve it. A special thank you to Michele L. Gray-Murphy and her students from Allen College for their constant feedback on the text and ancillaries.

The Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy faculty at GateWay are outstanding role models for their students and the profession. Mary J. Carrillo, Jeanne Dial, Nicolle M. Hightower, Julia Jacobs, Bradley D. Johnson, and Nancy Johnson were instrumental in contributing to this text, providing images, and serving as reviewers and consultants. Special recognition to Jerry Olson for teaching me radiography over 40 years ago. His wisdom and unique insights still ring true. Special recognition to Mark Barry for being a trusted friend and outstanding technologist. Also, thanks to Terry L. Gaberdiel, my close friend, whose passing left a void for his family and friends. Semper fidelis.

The contributing authors for the ninth edition did an outstanding job in researching and writing the content for numerous chapters. My heartfelt gratitude to each of them for making this edition truly reflective of the current practice in medical imaging. Special thanks to Andrew Woodward and Bradley D. Johnson. Andrew redesigned to make the content more current and relevant. Brad and his students helped us secure many of the new images for this edition. Christopher Wertz of Idaho State University was also instrumental in obtaining new images for this edition.

The ninth edition marks the first edition without Ken Bontrager's expertise and leadership. Ken passed away on January 17, 2014. In honor of his dedication to his life work and to the profession, this text will always be titled Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy.

Ken Bontrager, with the help and support of his family, had been dedicated to this text and other instructional media in radiologic technology for over 48 years. They had given of themselves fully to this text and its ancillaries; it has always been more than just another project to them. His impact on the practice of diagnostic imaging has been profound, especially for our students. As lead author I will dedicate myself to maintaining the same standards as have been established by Mr. Bontragera true pioneer of the profession. I hope our profession never forgets Ken Bontrager and his contributions.

Leslie Kendrick formally became co-author for the ninth edition. Leslie is a driven, detailed, and outstanding writer. She took on this huge endeavor while maintaining her program responsibilities at Boise State University and taking care of her family. You can't measure the character of a writer until they are tested by long hours, pressing deadlines, and personal sacrifice. Leslie has the character and heart of a writer. I am privileged to work with her.

Over 250 photographs were taken for the ninth edition. This feat would not have been possible without the special talents of Keith Alstrin of Alstrin Photography. His photography, imagination, and creativity are imprinted throughout this edition.

Thanks to Ed Schultes, Jr. with BioMedia Communications. Ed made the arrangements for the photo shoot, models, and photo locations.

Thank you Gateway Community College and Mary J. Carrillo for providing us the radiography suites for the photo shoot. Special thanks to our commercial partners who provided many of the new photos and images.

Our gratitude to Angela Bosovski, Ariella Bosovski, Mary J. Carrillo, Karina Delgado, Allen Hentley, Bradley D. Johnson, Deborah Lampignano, Alberto Sanchez, and Amy Serna who served as models for this edition. They maintained a high degree of professionalism and tremendous patience throughout the long photo shoots.