a system is provided for supporting a patient during computed axial tomography imaging . the system includes a movable platform formed of a radiolucent material , a discrete attachment region in the platform , and a curvilinear articulating arm coupled to the platform at the discrete attachment region . a method for supporting a patient during a plurality of procedures also is provided . the method includes : disposing the patient on a movable platform formed of a radiolucent material ; positioning a device with respect to the patient , the device being disposed on a curvilinear articulating arm coupled to the platform ; placing the platform , positioned device , and patient in a computed axial tomography imaging system and performing an imaging procedure .