PA Oblique ribs

Question 1

• How much is a patient rotated and in what direction to demonstrate axillary ribs when performing an PA oblique?

Answer 1

45 degrees

Question 2

• What is the central ray location?

Answer 2

T7

Question 3

• What is the proper breathing instruction?

Answer 3

For lower ribs - after expiration
For upper ribs - on 2nd inspiration

Question 4

• How many ribs should be demonstrated above the diaphragm?

Answer 4

1-10