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1
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How many ribs do you see for AP high rib view

A

1-10 above diaphragm are seen

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2
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Which side is down for ap oblique ribs

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Affected side is down

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3
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What are the breathing instructions for the ribs

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Full inspiration

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4
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What ribs do you see in the ap low view

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8-12

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5
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What’s the rotation for RPO ribs

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45 degrees

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6
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What do you see in ap oblique upper ribs

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Acollarte portion of the upper ribs free from superimposition 1-10

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7
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Which arm should be abducted for the RPO ribs

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Affected side

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8
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What side do you rotate for the ap oblque ribs

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Affected side

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9
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Where is the IR for the ribs upper

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1-1.5in above the shoulders

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10
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Where is the bottom of the IR low ribs

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At top of illiac crest

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What do you see with ap oblique low ribs

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Axilary portion of lower ribs are free from superimposition 8-12

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12
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Evaluation criteria for ap oblique high ribs

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1-10 ribs free from superimposition and ribs seen through lungs

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Evaluation criteria for ap oblique low ribs

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8-12 axillary portion of ribs free from superimposition. And ribs seem through abdomen

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14
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Which ribs are false

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8-10

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15
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Which rubs are floating

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11-12

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16
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Which rubs are true

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1-7

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17
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What are the costotransverse articulation close to

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Rib tubercle

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18
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What are the costovertebral articulations close to

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The facets

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19
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How does the ribs articulate with the sternum in the superior aspect

A

Costocartilage

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20
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10th rib is the what?

A

The angle?

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21
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How long is the body of the sternum

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4in 10cm

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22
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Do deep chests require more or less medial angulation for the CR

A

Less angulation

23
Q

What does CR angulation or rotation of body do for sternum

A

Removes superimposition over thoracic vertebrae posterior ribs and lung markings

24
Q

Why is RAO preferred over LaO for sternum

A

Superimposition of density of heart

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Breathing instructions for sternum
Shallow breathing
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What is preferred RAO or Lao for sternum
RAO
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What is obliquity needed for sternum oblique
15-20
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Central ray for sternum
T7 entering on the elevated side. 1 inch lateral midsagittal
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Evaluation criteria of sternum
Entire sternum from jugular notch to tip of xiphoid process
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Minimally rotated sternum and thorax is shown by
Sternum free of superimposition of t spine, no excessive rotation of the sternum. Lateral portion of Manubrum and sc joint free from superimposition by the vertebrae. Sternum projected over the heart
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SID for lateral sternum
72in
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Respiration for lateral sternum
Suspended deep inspirations
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What does lateral sternum show
Shows entire sternum and superimposed SC joints and medial ends of clavicle
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What’s the CR of the SC joints
T3 done in prone
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What does SC joints view show
SC JOINTS AND MEDIAL PORTIONS OF CLAVICLE
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Position of arms for prone position SC joints
Arms on side of body palms facing up
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For bilateral SC joints what do you do
Have patient rest head on chin in the prone position
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What joints are the only articulation between the upper limbs and trunk
SC joints
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What attaches ribs 1-7 to the sternum
Coastal cartilage
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For RAO sternum which arm do you elevate and why
Left arm to remove superimposition off vertebrae and sternum
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Where is the top of IR for sternum
1.5in above jugular notch
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Which side does the central ray enter for pa oblique
Side up
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What is the central ray for the literal sternum
Perpendicular to the center of the IR ANX ENTERING THE LATERAL BORDER OF THE MIDSTERNUM
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Where do you center IR for sc joints view
Level of spinous process at T3
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For unilateral sc joints what do you
Turn head to face affected side
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What’s the angle for pa oblique sc joints
15 degrees towards the msp
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What’s the CR for sc joints
T2-T3 and 1-2in later to msp. If examining the left side you shoot through the right
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If you are examining the anterior portion of rjbs what projection you do
PA
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If you are examining the posterior portion of ribs what projection
AP
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How is the axillary portion of ribs seen
Oblique views
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How can you clear the left ribs from the heart
LAO OR RPO oblique
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Should you use same, more or less kvp for ribs as you do chest
Less kvp
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What can you do to see the 7 8 and 9th rib
10 to 15 caudal angle
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Why is supine position good for with ribs view
Can be good to see ribs below diaphragm

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