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posit. ribs, chest
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| IR size for ribs | 14 X 17 |
| AD rib respiration | inspiration |
| BD rib respiration | expiration |
| TOF for AD ribs | 1 1/2" above shoulders |
| PA AD ribs arm position | hands on backs of hips, shoulders rotated forward |
| AP AD ribs arm position | hands behind head |
| what is demonstrated on an AD rib radiograph? | ribs 1-9 |
| BOF for BD ribs | at the iliac crests |
| what is demonstrated on a BD rib radiograph? | ribs 8-12 |
| axillary AD rib demonstrates what? | ribs 1-10 |
| axillary BD rib demonstrates what? | ribs 8-12 |
| axillary AP oblique rib position of affected area | rotate 45 degrees toward affected side, affected side down, centered to grid |
| axillary PA oblique rib position of affected area | rotate 45 degrees away from affected side, affected side up, centered to grid |
| anterior axillary rib pain will result in what type of projection? | RAO or LAO |
| posterior axillary rib pain will result in what type of projection? | RPO or LPO |
| TOF for PA chest | 1 1/2 - 2" above shoulders |
| PA chest respiration | suspend on second inspiration |
| CR entry point PA chest | perp. T7 |
| chest IR size | 14 X 17" |
| SID for chest | 72" |