sternum
6-7"
______ can replace RAO if patient cannot be obliqued or cannot stand or lie prone
LPO
Which ribs are true ribs?
They attach directly to the sternum via their own costocartilage.
1-7
___________ articulates with the transverse process.
This is a ___________________ joint.
tubercle
costotransverse joint
A patient enters the ED with an injury to the left anterior lower ribs. Which of the following projections should be taken to demonstrate the involved area?
PA and RAO
what are the three parts of the sternum?
manubrium
body
xiphoid process
What is the SID for an RAO sternum and LAT sternum?
RAO 40"
LAT 72"
Which ribs are false ribs?
8-12
the ______ end of the rib is the anterior end.
the ______ end of the rib is the posterior end.
sternal
vertebral
What are the routine positions / projections of the SC joints?
PA and Anterior Obliques
What level of vertebrae is the sternal angle?
T4-T5
How many degrees do we oblique the patient for an RAO if the patient is "thin chested"
20 degrees
ribs 8, 9, and 10 merge with the costocartilage of which rib?
7th rib
the vertebral end is _______ inches higher than the anterior end.
3-5"
The rib cage is widest at lateral margins of ribs _____.
8 & 9
What level of vertebrae is the xiphoid process located?
T9-T10
How many degrees do we oblique the patient for an RAO sternum if the patient is "barrel chested"
15 degrees
________have no costocartilage and do not connect anteriorly to anything.
floating ribs (11&12)
Why do we do PA inspiration and expiration chest images for a rib exam?
rule out hemothorax/pneumothorax
Why should we do below diaphragm ribs in a supine position?
Recumbent position allows diaphragm to rise to the highest point (we are not fighting gravity) resulting in less thick abdomen
Why do we prefer an RAO versus an LAO position for the sternum?
The RAO is preferred because it places the sternum over the heart shadow
If the patient cannot stand what two projections do we do for the sternum?
LPO and xtable lateral
_______ articulates with the vertebral bodies.
this is a ___________ joint.
Head
costovertebral joint
Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the axillary portion of the right ribs?
PA
AP
LAO
RAO
LAO
Hurt on front- ___ projection?
Hurt on back- ___ projection?
PA
AP