Imaging alignment apparatus and method of use therefor

An apparatus comprising:

• a baseboard;
• a grid having a plurality of cells integrally formed with the baseboard;
• a first marker integrally formed with the baseboard and intersecting the grid at a first angle with respect to a reference line;
• a second marker integrally formed with the baseboard and intersecting the grid at a second angle with respect to the reference line, the first angle and the second angle being vertically opposite;
• one or more manipulation devices coupled to the baseboard,
• wherein the grid, the first marker, and the second marker are made of materials having luminescence characteristics that are different than luminescence characteristics of a material of the baseboard, and wherein each of the one or more manipulation devices is a leg pivotally coupled to the baseboard and extends laterally away from the baseboard to allow one or more manipulation devices to fold onto the baseboard or manipulate the position of the baseboard when on a patient.