AP Thoracic (Quiz 5) Flashcards
When should you x-ray woman of childbearing age?
within 10 days after their period, after that they can get pregnant and you don’t want to expose them
What does an AP thoracic x-ray determine?
SP rotation and disc wedging
A is an opacity. What is it?
L coracoid process of the scapula
B is an opacity. What is it?
clavicle
C is an opacity. What is it?
spine of scapula
D is an opacity. What is it?
apex of heart
A is an opacity. What is it?
L superior demi facet of T9
B is an opacity. What is it?
L inferior demi facet of T9
C is a lucency. What is it?
L inferior costovertebral joint space
D is an opacity. What is it?
rib
E is a lucency. What is it?
L superior costovertebral joint space
F is a lucency. What is it?
L costotransverse joint space of T10
G is an opacity. What is it?
superior epiphysis
H is an opacity. What is it?
inferior epiphysis
I is an opacity. What is it?
spinous process of T9
J is an opacity. What is it?
lateral margin of T9
A is an opacity. What is it?
inferior demi facet of T7
B is an opacity. What is it?
pedicle
C is an opacity. What is it?
superior demi facet of T8
D is an opacity. What is it?
vertebral body
A is an opacity. What is it?
pre-zygapophysis
B is an opacity. What is it?
lamina collar
C is a lucency. What is it?
L costovertebral joint space of T12
D is an opacity. What is it?
lamina
E is an opacity. What is it?
spinous process
F is an opacity. What is it?
post-zygapophysis