X-RAY FOREAM APLATERAL
Tested By Sri Divya Diagnostic Center
In a forearm X-ray, an X-ray machine sends a beam of radiation through the forearm (including the wrist, radius, ulna, and elbow), and an image is recorded on a computer or special X-ray film. An X-ray technician will take pictures of the forearm: • from the front (anteroposterior view, or AP) • from the side (lateral view) Forearm X-rays are done while a child sits and places their arm on the table. They should stay still for 2-3 seconds while each X-ray is taken so the images are clea