When performing radiographs on a small exotic patient, such as birds, rodents, or reptiles, which of the following positions is most often used for standard whole body viewing?
A)Ventrodorsal
B)Dorsoventral
C)Obliques
D)Anterior / posterior

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Dorsoventral is the position most often used for standard whole body viewing on a small exotic patient. This is because small exotics are notoriously difficult to lie on their backs.

When Performing Radiographs on a Small Exotic Patient, Such as Birds