Anatomy
How are the ribs numbered?
1-12 connecting to T-spine 1-12
What is the SID on an RAO sternum?
30 SID
What are the breathing instructions best used for ribs below the diaphragm?
Expiration
Infection of the bone is termed:
Osteomyelitis
You are doing upper ribs on an ambulatory patient, what is the best position to get quality images?
Upright because the diaphragm will fall to the lowest point
What are considered false ribs?
8-12
What are the two best views for a pt experiencing left anterior rib pain?
PA, RAO
The diaphragm in a hypersthenic patient will be situated where?
Higher
What are the spaces in between each rib called?
Intercostal Space
What is the best oblique for a patient experiencing right anterior pain?
LAO
What are the two rib ends called?
vertebral end and sternal end
Where should the IR be positioned on an oblique and lateral of the sternum?
1.5 in above the jugular notch
What are the breathing instructions for a sternum?
Expiration
What pathology appears as thick bone that weakens and is susceptible to fxs?
Paget's Disease
What are the best views for a patient experiencing pain on the right posterior side?
AP, RPO
What does the sternum support (2 things)
The clavicles at the SC joint and the true ribs that are directly connected by costal cartilage
What is the central ray for an RAO sternum
Elevated side (left), 1 in lateral to MSP @ T7
Which SC joint is best visualized on an oblique?
SC joint closest to the IR
What is the best two views for a patient experiencing left posterior pain?
AP, LPO
At what level does the CR enter for an oblique SC joint?
Perp to SC joint closest to the IR and level T2-T3 or 3 in distal from the vertebral prominens
If someone has a cervical rib, which C-spine will it articulate with?
C7
A trauma patient has experienced blunt trauma to the chest and needs a sternum radiograph. What is the best alternative view to obtain the radiograph?
AP LPO
If the affected side of the ribs are away from the IR, what position is the patient in?
PA Oblique, RAO or LAO
What structures are on the head of the ribs that allow for articulation with the vertebrae?
Facets
What is a downfall to doing the ribs supine?
Anterior ends of ribs are less sharply visualized