C10: Review Questions

Question 1

The bony thorax includes the ribs, sternum, and:

Answer 1

thoracic vertebra

Question 2

The sternocostal joint of the first rib is classified as:

Answer 2

synarthrodial

Question 3

The sternal angle corresponds to the vertebral level of:

Answer 3

T4-T5

Question 4

A fracture of adjacent ribs, in two or more places, caused by blunt trauma and associated with underlying pulmonary injury is called:

Answer 4

flail chest

Question 5

Which position can replace the RAO sternum for the trauma patient who cannot lie prone or stand?

Answer 5

LPO

Question 6

Which of the following positioning/technical considerations does NOT apply to a rib study for an injury to the right, lower posterior ribs?

Answer 6

LPO projection

Question 7

The sternoclavicular joints are classified as:

Answer 7

diarthrodial

Question 8

The sternocostal joint of the second through seventh ribs are classified as:

Answer 8

diarthrodial

Question 9

A localized or general infection of bone and marrow which is associated with postoperative complications of open heart surgery is termed:

Answer 9

osteomyelitis

Question 10

Also referred to as funnel chest, this deformity is characterized by a depressed sternum.

Answer 10

pectus excavatum

Question 11

Also referred to as pigeon breast, this congenital defect is characterized by anterior protrusion of the lower sternum and xiphoid process.

Answer 11

pectus carinatum

Question 12

What type of CR angle is used for the RAO position of the sternum?

Answer 12

no angle, perpendicular CR to center of sternum (1 inch to left of midline and between the jugular notch and xiphoid process)

Question 13

What type of CR angle is used for the RAO and position of the sternoclavicular joints?

Answer 13

no angle, perpendicular CR to level of T2 of T3, or 3 inches distal to vertebra prominens, and 1 to 2 inches lateral to MSP

Question 14

What type of CR angle is used for the AP projection of bilateral posterior ribs above the diaphragm?

Answer 14

No angle, perpendicular CR centered 3 to 4 inches below jugular notch

Question 15

What type of CR angle is used for the AP projection of bilateral posterior ribs below the diaphragm?

Answer 15

No angle, perpendicular CR centered midway between the xiphoid process and the lower rib margin

Question 16

A typical rib series includes which projections?

Answer 16

lateral chest, PA erect chest, and PA bilateral anterior ribs

Question 17

What type of CR angle is used for the oblique positions of the axillary ribs above the diaphragm?

Answer 17

No angle, perpendicular CR centered 3 to 4 inches below jugular notch for posterior oblique or 7 to 8 inches below vertebra prominens for anterior oblique projections

Question 18

What type of CR angle is used for the oblique positions of the axillary ribs below the diaphragm?

Answer 18

No angle, perpendicular CR midway between xiphoid process and lower rib margin

Question 19

What is the part position for the oblique positions of the axillary ribs above or below the diaphragm?

Answer 19

Rotate patient 45-degree posterior or anterior oblique, with affected side closest to IR on posterior oblique and affected side away from IR on anterior oblique.

Question 20

Each clavicle articulates medially with which bony anatomy?

Answer 20

manubrium