Bony Thorax Review Flashcards
Which bone classification is the sternum?
Flat
Which of the following articulates with the articular facets located just lateral to the jugular notch?
Clavicles
Where on the sternum is the jugular notch located?
Superior border of manubrium
With which part of the sternum does the first pair of the rib articulate?
lateral border of the manubrium
Which articulation is formed in part with the head of a rib?
Costovertebral
Which articulation involves the tubercle of a rib?
Costotransverse
With reference to the patient, where should the top border of the IR be positioned for the lateral projection of the sternum?
1.5 inches above the jugular notch
Which procedure should be performed to demonstrate only one SC joint with the PA projection?
Turn the patient’s head to face the affected side
Which procedure should be performed to demonstrates both SC joints with the PA projection?
Rest the patient’s head on the chin
To most effective demonstrate injured anterior ribs 5 and 6 on the right side, which two projections should be included as part of the series?
PA and PA oblique with the patient LAO
To most effective demonstrate injured anterior ribs 6 and 7 on the left side, which two projections should be included as part of the series?
PA and PA obliques with the patient RAO
For the AP projection demonstrating ribs above the diaphragm, when should respiration be suspended and what effect will that have on the diaphragm?
On full inspiration; will depress the diaphragm
For the AP projection demonstrating ribs below the diaphragm, when should respiration be suspended and what effect will that have on the diaphragm?
On full expiration; will elevate the diaphragm
Which of the following evaluation criteria pertains to the AP oblique projection for ribs?
Axillary portion of the ribs of interest should be free of superimposition.
