Final Flashcards
Ribs lie in an oblique plane in the thorax. How are the anterior and situated in comparison to the posterior
3 to 5 inches lower
What is the distance of movement of the diaphragm between the deep inspiration in deep expiration
One and a half inches
How much should the body be rotated for a Pa oblique projection of the sternum?
15 to 20°
The CR enter at the level of what for a Pa oblique projection of the sternum
Seventh thoracic vertebra
Which breathing techniques can be used when performing an oblique projection of the sternum
Expiration and slow breathing
What SID is recommended for the P a oblique projection of the sternum
30 inches
The recommended SID for the lateral projection of the sternum is what
72 inches
Where is the CR position for a P a projection of the sternoclavicular joints
Third thoracic vertebra
How is the head of the patient position for a P a projection of one sternoclavicular joint?
Turn the head face the affected side
When performing the PA oblique projection of the SC articulations, which of the joints is demonstrated
The one touching the ir
How far is the top of the IR or exposure field placed above the upper border of the shoulder for projections of the ribs?
One and a half inches
The central ray enters at the level of what for a projection of the upper ribs, PA
T7
Which ribs are demonstrated on an AP oblique projection
Side closest to the IR
How many ribs attached directly to the sternum
Seven
The costovertebral joints of the ribs are
Synovial and gliding
The costochondral joint of the ribs are
Cartilagineus and synchondrosis
What degree of rotation is required to demonstrate the sternum on a patient whose thorax measures 30 centimeters
12°
What degree of rotation is required to demonstrate the sternum in a patient who is thorax measures 15 centimeters
22°
To obtain a more uniform density of the respiration phase for the Pa oblique projection of sternoclavicular joints is
Suspend at the end of expiration
What position should you put your patient in for AP ribs below the diaphragm
Supine
Which structure is air filled on double contrast images of the stomach obtained in the PA oblique projection RAO position
Fundus