Sternum And Ribs Flashcards

1
Q

How many ribs do you see for AP high rib view

A

1-10 above diaphragm are seen

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2
Q

Which side is down for ap oblique ribs

A

Affected side is down

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3
Q

What are the breathing instructions for the ribs

A

Full inspiration

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4
Q

What ribs do you see in the ap low view

A

8-12

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5
Q

What’s the rotation for RPO ribs

A

45 degrees

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6
Q

What do you see in ap oblique upper ribs

A

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

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7
Q

Which arm should be abducted for the RPO ribs

A

Affected side

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8
Q

What side do you rotate for the ap oblque ribs

A

Affected side

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9
Q

Where is the IR for the ribs upper

A

1-1.5in above the shoulders

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10
Q

Where is the bottom of the IR low ribs

A

At top of illiac crest

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11
Q

What do you see with ap oblique low ribs

A

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

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12
Q

Evaluation criteria for ap oblique high ribs

A

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

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13
Q

Evaluation criteria for ap oblique low ribs

A

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

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14
Q

Which ribs are false

A

8-10

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15
Q

Which rubs are floating

A

11-12

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16
Q

Which rubs are true

A

1-7

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17
Q

What are the costotransverse articulation close to

A

Rib tubercle

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18
Q

What are the costovertebral articulations close to

A

The facets

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19
Q

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

A

Costocartilage

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20
Q

10th rib is the what?

A

The angle?

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21
Q

How long is the body of the sternum

A

4in 10cm

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22
Q

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

25
Q

Breathing instructions for sternum

A

Shallow breathing

26
Q

What is preferred RAO or Lao for sternum

A

RAO

27
Q

What is obliquity needed for sternum oblique

A

15-20

28
Q

Central ray for sternum

A

T7 entering on the elevated side. 1 inch lateral midsagittal

29
Q

Evaluation criteria of sternum

A

Entire sternum from jugular notch to tip of xiphoid process

30
Q

Minimally rotated sternum and thorax is shown by

A

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

31
Q

SID for lateral sternum

A

72in

32
Q

Respiration for lateral sternum

A

Suspended deep inspirations

33
Q

What does lateral sternum show

A

Shows entire sternum and superimposed SC joints and medial ends of clavicle

34
Q

What’s the CR of the SC joints

A

T3 done in prone

35
Q

What does SC joints view show

A

SC JOINTS AND MEDIAL PORTIONS OF CLAVICLE

36
Q

Position of arms for prone position SC joints

A

Arms on side of body palms facing up

37
Q

For bilateral SC joints what do you do

A

Have patient rest head on chin in the prone position

38
Q

What joints are the only articulation between the upper limbs and trunk

A

SC joints

39
Q

What attaches ribs 1-7 to the sternum

A

Coastal cartilage

40
Q

For RAO sternum which arm do you elevate and why

A

Left arm to remove superimposition off vertebrae and sternum

41
Q

Where is the top of IR for sternum

A

1.5in above jugular notch

42
Q

Which side does the central ray enter for pa oblique

A

Side up

43
Q

What is the central ray for the literal sternum

A

Perpendicular to the center of the IR ANX ENTERING THE LATERAL BORDER OF THE MIDSTERNUM

44
Q

Where do you center IR for sc joints view

A

Level of spinous process at T3

45
Q

For unilateral sc joints what do you

A

Turn head to face affected side

46
Q

What’s the angle for pa oblique sc joints

A

15 degrees towards the msp

47
Q

What’s the CR for sc joints

A

T2-T3 and 1-2in later to msp. If examining the left side you shoot through the right

48
Q

If you are examining the anterior portion of rjbs what projection you do

A

PA

49
Q

If you are examining the posterior portion of ribs what projection

A

AP

50
Q

How is the axillary portion of ribs seen

A

Oblique views

51
Q

How can you clear the left ribs from the heart

A

LAO OR RPO oblique

52
Q

Should you use same, more or less kvp for ribs as you do chest

A

Less kvp

53
Q

What can you do to see the 7 8 and 9th rib

A

10 to 15 caudal angle

54
Q

Why is supine position good for with ribs view

A

Can be good to see ribs below diaphragm