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Anatomy
Articulations
SID
Angles
CR
100
What are the three parts of the Sternum
manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
100
What articulates the clavicle to the to the sternum?
Sternoclavicular joint. (SC joint)
100
For a PA RAO projection for a sternum, what is the SID?
30"
100
What is the CR angle for PA SC joints?
Perpendicular.
100
Where do you center for a PA upper ribs?
T7
200
what ribs does the costal cartilage attach the sternum to?
The first 7
200
What articulates the transverse process with the tubercle of a rib?
Costotransverse joint.
200
What is the SID for ribs?
40"
200
For the PA oblique SC joint (Body Rotation Method) how much do you angle the patient?
10-15 degrees
200
How much light should you have above the upper border of the shoulders?
1 and 1/2 inches
300
Which rib is the most narrow?
the 12th rib.
300
What articulates the anterior ribs and the costal cartilage?
Costochondral joint.
300
What is the SID for a lateral sternum?
72"
300
How much do you angle the patient for AP oblique ribs?
45 degrees.
300
For a PA oblique sternum where does the CR enter?
At the level of T7 approximately 1 inch lateral to the MSP
400
How many inches lower do the anterior ribs lie compared to the posterior?
3-5 inches lower
400
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
A Gliding joint.
400
What is the SID for SC joints?
40"
400
How much do you angle the CR for the Sternum Moore Method?
25 degrees on the right side of the patient directed to the center of the IR.
400
CR entry for the lateral sternum?
Perpendicular to the center of the IR and entering the lateral border of the mid-sternum.
500
Which ribs are considered FALSE ribs?
Ribs 8-12
500
What articulates the manubrium with the sternum?
Manubriosternal joint.
500
what is the SID for AP oblique ribs?
40"
500
What is the angle for a lateral sternum?
Perpendicular. 0
500
Where does the CR enter for PA oblique central ray angulation method?
T2-T3 and 1-2 inches lateral to the MSP from the opposite side that is being examined.