Topic 6: Thoracic Cage Flashcards
What does the thoracic cage consist of?
What are the skeletal anatomy and articulations of the thoracic cage? Give a brief description for each?
What are the projections for sternum? CPs? Angulation? Part rotation?
What are the projections for the ribs? CPs? Angulation? Part rotation?
What anatomy is presented on projections of the sternum?
What anatomy is presented on projections of the ribs?
List the thoracic cage projections from lowest to highest kVp range.
List the three types of ribs.
What are anterior ribs. describe their shape, location, orientation, etc.?
What are posterior ribs. describe their shape, location, orientation, etc.?
What are axillary ribs. describe their shape, location, orientation, etc.?
What is type of breathing instructions/techniques are used for projections of the sternum?
What is type of breathing instructions/techniques are used for projections of the ribs?
