Thoracic Anatomy Flashcards
1
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label the anatomy 6marks
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2
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name 6 different x-rays techniques of the chest and what they are typically used to evaluate? 12
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- ap alternative to pa for patients with limited mobility. introduces heart mag and scapula into lung field.
- pa minus heart mag and scapula
- lateral
- decubetus
- apical 15-30 degrees superiorly - to clear clavicles/ first ribs and better evaluate the apices
- Expiration film - look for air trapping
3
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state the typical ww and wl values for air and soft tissue/vessels
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Air-containing structures:
• WW 1500 HU
• WL –600 HU.
Sot tissues and vessels:
• WW 300–500 HU
• WL 30–50 HU.
4
Q
label the chest x-ray
7m
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5
Q
label the lateral chest xray
7 marks
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6
Q
label the lateral CT
6m
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7
Q
label the PA chest x-ray
7m
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8
Q
label the intercostal anatomy 10m
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9
Q
label the lateral chest x-ray 5m
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10
Q
label the mri chest 5m
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11
Q
label the ct coronal
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12
Q
State the HU units of the following 9m
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13
Q
Lable the bronchial tree
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14
Q
label the CT axial 6m
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15
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Label the ct scan anatomy
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