Sternum
Ribs
Radiographic Positioning
Radiographic Positioning Con't
Clinical Indications
100
Most superior portion of the sternum
What is the manubrium?
100
The highlighted area in the image below represents what anatomical structure of the thoracic cavity?
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What are false ribs?
100
Degree of obliquity for RAO of sternum on a large barrel-chested thorax.
What is 15o?
100
The drawing in of breath used to demonstrate the above-diaphragm ribs.
What is inspiration?
100
Fracture of adjacent ribs in two or more places is caused by blunt trauma and is associated with underlying pulmonary injury.
What is flail chest?
200
The longest portion of the sternum
What is the body?
200
The highlighted area in the image below represents what anatomical structure of the thoracic cavity?
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What are true ribs?
200
Degree of obliquity for RAO of sternum on a thin -chested thorax.
What is 20o.
200
Optimal kVp range to demonstrate ribs below the diaphragm.
What is 75 to 85 kVp?
200
Deformity that is characterized by a depressed sternum.
What is pectus excavatum or funnel chest?
300
The approximate age when the xiphoid process become totally ossified.
What is 40 years old?
300
Term used for rib pairs 11 & 12.
What are floating ribs?
300
Breathing technique that involves taking shallow breaths.
What is orthostatic technique?
300
The recommended SID for the erect lateral sternum position
What is 60 to 72 inches?
300
Fractures that are most commonly caused by trauma or underlying pathology
What are rib factures?
400
In the erect adult bony thorax, the posterior or vertebral end of a typical rib is this much higher than or more superior to the anterior portion.
What is 3-5 inches?
400
Area of rib that articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra and allows for attachment of a ligament.
What is the tubercle?
400
Minimum SID for the sternum.
What is 40 inches?
400
Generally represent the minimum number of ribs above the dome.
What are the upper nine posterior ribs?
400
What congenital anomaly is shown in the image below?
What is pectus carinatum or pigeon breast?
500
The joint space between the manubrium and body of sternum
What is the sternal angle?
500
Each rib has these two ends.
What are the vertebral (posterior) and sternal (anterior) ends?
500
Optimal kVp range for above the diaphragm ribs.
What is 70 to 85 kVp?
500
To demonstrate ribs below the diaphragm, the technologist should expose upon this type of ventilation.
What is expiration?
500
What congenital anomaly is shown in the image below?
What is pectus excavatum or funnel chest?