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Abstract

An adjustable subject positioning device employs a `pegboard `in which supports may be placed in a variety of locations. The supports hold various portions of the subject in order to position the subject such that the subject is in the position which accentuates an abnormality. An example would be to seat the subject and adjust the support such that the subject is in a sitting position with his upper torso bending over with his head towards his knees. This would accentuate bulges in disks between vertebrae. Once in this position, medical imaging may be accomplished making the abnormality much more visible than if the subject were in a prone position. Additionally, sensors connected to a position calculation device may store a representation of the where the supports were located during the image acquisition, and an indication of the locations of these supports be played back during viewing of the image. This allows the observer to take into account the subject position during imaging for a more accurate indication of abnormalities.

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