BONY THORAX

Question 1

PP: Prone or upright (trauma patient); RAO; body
rotated 15-20o

(prevents superimposition of sternum
& vertebrae); Have the pt support the body on the
forearm and flexed knee.
RP: T7 of elevated side of posterior thorax & 1 in.
lateral to MSP
CR: ┴ to IR,
SS: Entire sternum from jugular notch to tip of the
xiphoid process
* Sternum free of superimposition from
vertebral column
* Sternum projected over the heart
CI: Fractures, Osteomyelitis, Osteoporosis

Answer 1

PA OBLIQUE PROJECTION

Question 2

PP: Modified prone position; tube positioned over
the patient’s right side; patient stand at the side of
table; bend at the waist; arms above shoulders; palms
down on table.
RP: level of T7 & 2 in. to the right of spine
CR: 25o
toward MSP; large patient (less angulation);
small patient (more angulation)
SS: Sternum free of superimposition from vertebral
column
* Entire sternum from jugular notch to tip of
the xiphoid process
Sternum projected over the heart
CI: Fractures, Osteomyelitis, Osteoporosis

Answer 2

MOORE METHOD
PA OBLIQUE PROJECTION

Question 3

PP: upright, adjust pt. in true lateral position; broad
surface of sternum ┴ to IR; suspended deep
inspiration, lock hands behind the back.
RP: Lateral border of midsternum
CR: ┴ to the center of IR and entering the lateral
border of the midsternum.
SS: A lateral image of entire length of sternum
shows the superimposed sternoclavicular joints
and medial ends of the clavicles.

Answer 3

LATERAL PROJECTION
R or L Position Upright

Question 4

PP: Lateral recumbent, Flex the pt. hips and knees
to a comfortable position. Pt. arm over the head and
adjust the rotation of the pt body so that the broad
surface of the sternum is perpendicular to the plane
of IR. Center the sternum to the midline of the grid.
RP: level of T7 & 2 in. to the right of spine
CR: ┴ to the center of the IR and entering the
lateral border of the midsternum
SS:Lateral aspect of entire length of the sternum,
sternum free from superimposition by the ribs and
soft tissues of the shoulders and arms.
CI: Fractures, Osteomyelitis, Osteoporosis

Answer 4

LATERAL PROJECTION R OR L POSITION

(RECUMBENT)