Pathology
Also called "Pigeon Breast".
What is Pectus Carinatum?
Most superior aspect of the sternum.
What is the Jugular Notch?
From the Latin for "Excavate".
What is Excavatum?
Best demonstrates condition of Pectus Excavatum.
What is the Lateral Sternum?
RAO sternum partially superimposed over spine.
What is under rotation?
Condition of air in the pleural space.
What is Pneumothorax?
Floating Ribs.
What are the 11th and 12th ribs?
The age at which the xiphoid process becomes fully ossified?
What is 40 years old?
Best body position for Lower Rib Pain.
What is Recumbent?
Ribs superimposed over lateral sternum view.
What is rotation?
Characterized by destructive lesions on x ray image.
What is Osteolytic Metastases?
Level of T9-T10
What is the spinal level of the Xiphoid Process?
The height difference between the anterior and posterior parts of a rib.
What is 3-5 inches?
Position to best demonstrate the Right SC joint.
What is the 10°-15° RAO?
PA SC joints, left SC joint is farther from the spine.
What is slight right rotation?
What is Combination Osteolytic and Osteoblastic Metastases?
The False Ribs.
Joint classification and movement type of SC joints?
(Need both)
What are Cartilaginous and Synarthrodial?
Lower Right Anterior Pain.
What is Recumbent PA and Recumbent LAO?
RAO sternum obscured by ribs and lung markings.
What is a lack of Orthostatic Breathing?
Liver, spleen and kidneys are commonly injured.
What is a fracture to the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th ribs?
The widest part of the bony thorax.
The Latin root of Carinatum.
What is "Keel"?
The kVp range for an RAO Sternum.
What is 70 to 85kVp?
PA Projection demonstrates Left Axillary Ribs Foreshortened, and the Right Axillary Ribs are Elongated.
What is LAO Ribs?