thorax & chest

Question 1

what is the name of the inferior lateral corners of the lungs , visible on a posteroanterior (PA) chest image?

Answer 1

Costophrenic angles

Question 2

what is the proper placement of the arms for a PA projection of the chest?

Answer 2

Arms at sides, hands on lower hips, palms out, shoulders rotated forward

Question 3

what is the proper landmark for locating the lower border of the heart?

Answer 3

xiphoid process

Question 4

what kilovoltage kv range is recommended for a PA projection of the chest?

Answer 4

110-125

Question 5

what are the routine projections for the sternm

Answer 5

lateral and right anterior oblique (rao)