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Abdomen
Ribs
Chest
Sternum
Body Habitus
100
What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
The diaphragm.
100
Which pairs of ribs are referred to as "true ribs"?
The upper 7 pairs.
100
How many lobes are in the left lung?
2
100
The indention on the top of the manubrium is called the:
manubrial notch.
100
What body habitus term is applied to the person of normal size?
Sthenic
200
In which quadrant of the abdomen is the largest portion of the liver located?
Right, upper quadrant
200
How many pairs of ribs are classified as "false ribs"?
The lower five pairs.
200
What is the name of the upper portion of the lung?
Apex
200
What term refers to the body of the sternum?
Gladiolus
200
Which body habitus is characterized as tall and slender?
Asthenic
300
If a patient is complaining of pain in the right, lower quadrant of the abdomen, what anatomy might be the cause of the pain?
The appendix
300
The number of floating ribs is:
two pairs.
300
The inferior lateral "corners" of the lungs, visible on a PA chest radiograph, are called the:
costophrenic angles.
300
Which view of the sternum benefits from the use of "breathing technique"?
Oblique sternum (RAO)
300
Which body type is true regarding persons with organs that are longer and narrower in shape?
Asthenic
400
When the abdomen is divided into nine parts, the upper middle portion is called the:
epigastric region.
400
Which portion of the ribs is best demonstrated on the AP projection?
Posterior portion
400
Chest examinations differ from ribs because exposure is made on:
second deep inspiration.
400
The sternal ends of the clavicle articulate with the:
manubrium.
400
Which body type describes a person whose organs are located higher and more horizontal?
hypersthenic
500
The rounded, upper portion of the stomach is the:
fundus
500
Routine positions for the left tenth posterior rib are:
supine (AP) and LPO.
500
What is the purpose of the 72" SID used for chest radiography?
Minimizes magnification of the heart shadow
500
The breathing instructions for an oblique sternum is to:
breath normally.
500
In chest radiography, which body habitus is best imaged by placing the 35 x 43 cm IR crosswise in the upright grid cabinet?
hypersthenic