AC Joints, Scapula, Sternum, Ribs

Question 1

AP AC Joints w/ and w/o Weights:
CR:
SID:
Technique:
Instructions:

Answer 1

• 1” above jugular notch and MSP
• 72”, 14X17 CW, Use both markers!
• 80@12
• Suspend on expiration

Question 2

AP Scapula:
CR:
Position:
SID:
Technique:
Instructions:

Answer 2

• 2” inferior to coracoid process and 2” medial from lateral boarder of pt
• midscapula area centered to IR, place hand on forehead
• 40”, 10x12 LW
• 70@12
• expose on expiration

Question 3

RAO Sternum:
CR:
Position:
SID:
Technique:
Instructions:

Answer 3

• 1” to left of midline and mid sternum. *Place top of cassette 1.5” above jugular notch!
• 15-20 degree oblique RAO
• 40”, 8x10 LW
• 65@45
• Use breathing technique 16mA @ 3.2 sec.

Question 4

Lateral Sternum:
CR:
Position:
SID:
Technique:
Instructions:

Answer 4

• Mid sternum and midway between anterior boarder of pt and MCP
• Errect lateral position with arms drawn back and chest poked out.
• 72”, 10x12 LW
• 90@20
• Suspend on inspiration

Question 5

AP Above the Diaphragm Ribs:
CR:
SID:
Technique:
Instructions:

Answer 5

-Unilateral T7 and MSP, hand on hip on affected side!
-40”, 14x17 LW, collimate width!
-75@6
-Suspend on inspiration
Demonstrates ribs 1-10

Question 6

AP Below the Diaphragm Ribs:
CR:
Position:
SID:
Technique:
Instructions:

Answer 6

• Ziphoid process and MSP of affected side! *Place bottom of the IR at iliac crest!
• Supine w/ knees flexed
• 40”, 10x12 CW
• 75@32
• Suspend on expiration!
• Demonstrates ribs 9-12

Question 7

LPO Above the Diaphragm Ribs:
CR:
Position:
SID:
Technique:
Instructions:

Answer 7

• T7 and entering at the area of the sternum
• 45 degree posterior oblique w/ arms out of the way
• 40”, 14x17 LW collimate to 12”
• 75@10
• Suspend on inspiration
• posterior obliques=down side is of interest!

Question 8

LAO Above the Diaphragm Ribs:
CR:
Position:
SID:
Technique:
Instructions:

Answer 8

• T7 and midway between lateral margin of ribs and spine of the upside!
• 45 degree anterior oblique w/ arms out of the way
• 40”, 14x17 LW
• 75@10
• Suspend on inspiration
• Anterior obliques=upside is of interest!