Thoracic Spine- Normal Flashcards
1
Q
what are the normal and supplementary thoracic views
A
normal- AP+ Lat
Supplementary- Spot thoracolumbar, swimmers view
2
Q
What should be included in a thoracic view and what should the patient do while the pic is being taken
A
include; T1-12, tvps, rib heads
inspire to lower diaphram
3
Q
What are the structures you should be able to see in a throacic AP view (10)
A
- Vert bodies
- IVDs
- Sps
- Pedicles
- Trachea bifurcation
- heart and aorta
- magenblasse (fundus of stomach)
- Ribs
- Hemidiaphram
- Clavicle
4
Q
what can be visualized in thoracolumbar spot view
A
- Good for seeing post elements
- see parasinal stripe and the aorta lateral to it
5
Q
what can be visualized in lat thoracic and what levels are to be included
A
T1-12
- will be able to see hemidiaphram @ t12 lvl
- will be able to see axilary boder of scap kinda over VBs
6
Q
what is thoe normal degree of thoracic kyphosis
A
20-40degrees
7
Q
what can the swimmers view visualize
A
cervical-thoracic region
