Radiographic anatomy of Chest Flashcards
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1
Q
PA View
A
Preferred modality of chest x ray, has clavicle within the lung field, ribs slanted, and a smaller heart shadow
2
Q
AP view
A
Chest x ray view reserved for patients who cannot stand erect, has clavicles out of lung field, ribs more straight, and a larger heart shadow due to the positioning
3
Q
Underexposed x ray appears very…
A
…white
4
Q
Overexposed x ray appeaers very…
A
….black
