Test 2 (bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses) Flashcards
3 parts of the bony thorax:
sternum, thoracic vertebrae and 12 pairs of ribs
list the 3 parts of the sternum:
manubrium
body
xiphoid process
What is the most distal aspect of the sternum?
xiphoid process
list the numbers of the:
true ribs
false ribs
floating ribs
true: 1-7
false: 8-12
floating: 11 and 12
false ribs 8-10 have costalcartilage that join together at the:
costocartilage of rib 7
What distinguishes a floating rib from a false rib?
floating ribs do not have costocartilage
Which part of the sternum do the second ribs articulate?
sternal angle
the 3rd-7th costocartilages connect directly to:
the body of the sternum
landmarks of bony thorax:
jugular notch: T2-3
sternal angle: T4-5
xiphoid: T9-10
inferior costal margin: L2-3
sternoclavicular, costovertebral, interchondral, costotransverse, and 2nd-7th sternocostal joints are all:
synovial, diarthrodial joints
1st-10th costochondral unions, and the first sternocostal joint are:
synarthrodial joints
why is a 15-20° RAO position best for the sternum?
places the sternum over the heart
What is the advantage of performing an orthostatic breathing technique for the RAO projection of the sternum?
blurs lung markings and ribs
for a hypersthenic pt in the RAO position of the sternum, it requires _______ rotation
for a asthenic pt in the RAO position, it requires _______ rotation
less; more
what following factors will best demonstrate the bilateral posterior, above-diaphragm ribs? below-diaphragm?
pt position:
respiration:
kVp range:
CR:
erect
inspiration
75-85
3-4” below jugular notch
prone
expiration
75-85
midway btw. xiphoid process and lower rib margin
what following factors will best demonstrate the bilateral anterior, above-diaphragm ribs?
pt position:
respiration:
kVp range:
CR:
erect
inspiration
75-85
at T7
what following factors will best demonstrate the unilateral posterior, above-diaphragm ribs? below diaphragm?
pt position:
respiration:
kVp range:
CR:
erect
deep inspiration
75-85
3-4” below jugular notch
supine
full expiration
75-85
midway btw. xiphoid process and lower rib margin
what following factors will best demonstrate the axillary ribs, above diaphragm? below diaphragm?
pt position:
respiration:
kVp range:
CR:
-both above & below: 45° oblique w/ posterior affected side toward IR and anterior side away
-on inspiration
-75-85
-posterior: at T7; anterior: 7-8” below T7
-“ “
-on expiration
-75-85
-midway btw xiphoid process and lower rib margin
list three chest pathologic conditions that may result from a rib injury and may require a PA and lat. chest projections to be included:
pneumothorax
hemothorax
pulmonary confusion
pathology (fractures) of the sternum is most commonly caused by:
blunt trauma
flail chest:
pulmonary injury caused by blunt trauma to two or more ribs
pectus carinatum (pigeon breast):
pectus excavatum (funnel chest):
-puffed up chest
-depressed chest
Which projection uses a 72” SID than the others for bony thorax and why?
lateral sternum; magnification
CR:
pt position:
respiration:
at level of T2-3 (3” distal to C7)
prone w/ arms up by head or down by side
on expiration
CR:
pt position:
respiration:
3” distal to vert. prom. and 1-2” lateral to MSP
prone/erect w/ 10-15° rotation of thorax
on expiration
Which bone is not part of the floor of the cranium?
occipital
list the 8 bones of the cranium:
frontal
R and L parietal
occipital
R and L temporal
sphenoid
ethmoid
*Which of the following positioning errors frequently results in a repeat exposure of a cranial position?
Rotation
Incorrect central ray placement
Flexion
Extension
rotation