Imaging of Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
Density
A
Brighter = denser
Darker = less dense
2
Q
PET-CT
A
Good for studying cancer metastasis
3
Q
Vertical structures
A
Circular in cross-section
4
Q
Horizontal structures
A
Ovalular in cross section
5
Q
Cardiac chambers
A
Atria are left, ventricles are right in CT
Right is anterior, left is posterior
6
Q
Lung lobes
A
Upper lobes are more anterior
Depending on if carina and heart are visible, you can differentiate between upper and middle lobes