radiology Flashcards
1
Q
black area
A
air
2
Q
white area
A
dense
3
Q
ultrasound
A
black = fluid allows passage of sound waves bright = soft tissue allows passage of sound waves shadow = air blocks passage of sound waves shadow = bone blocks passage of sound waves
4
Q
PA radiograph
A
posterior to anterior
- PA minimises magnification of the cardiac shadow
5
Q
right lung
A
3 lobes
6
Q
left lung
A
2 lobes
7
Q
right diaphragm
A
sits higher because of the liver
