Chapter 3 Flashcards
Chest PA
Left ribs elongated =
Pt in RAO
Chest PA
Right ribs elongated =
Pt in LAO
Chest PA
Less superimposition of R SC jt, more superimposition of L SC jt.
LAO
Chest PA
Less superimposition of L SC jt, more superimposition of R SC jt.
RAO
Chest PA - Tilt
Manubrium T3 ↑
Tilted backwards
Chest PA - Tilt
Manubrium T5 ↓
Tilted fwd
Chest - Lateral
ST anterior to sternum =
R side anterior
Chest - Lateral Rotation
❤ Shadow ends at sternum
R side anterior
Chest - Lateral Rotation
❤ shadow anterior to sternum =
L side anterior
Chest - Lateral - Tilt
R hemi inferior to L =
waist closer to IR
Chest AP
Manubrium T3 ↑
Tube cephalic
Chest AP
Manubrium T5 ↓
Tube caudal
Chest AP - Rotation
L ribs elongated =
RPO
Chest AP - Rotation
R ribs elongated =
LPO
Abdomen
Side sacrum pointing to =
Side furthest from IR
Abdomen
L ilia narrower than R/ smaller ped/spinous process space =
RPO
Abdomen
R ilia narrower than L/ smaller space =
LPO
Abdomen
Only pelvis rotation =
Lower L vertebrae & pelvis are asymmetric.
Abdomen
Only thorax rotation =
Upper L vertebrae are asymmetric.
