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the xiphoid process corresponds to where on the thoracic column? T10
Where on the thoracic column does the sternal angle correspond? between T4-T5
Where is the sternal angle located? junction of the manubrium and sternal body
the jugular notch is found anterior to which precise location on the thoracic vertebral column? between T2-T3
What is the distal part of the sternum called? xiphoid process
which part of the sternum supports the sternal ends of the claicles? manubrium
Which pairs of ribs attach their costal cartilage to their lateral borders of the sternum? the first seven pairs
What structures form the costovertebral joints? heads of the ribs and the thoracic vertebral bodies
with what structures do costal tubercles articulate? transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae
what part of the sternum articulates with the anterior ends of the first pair of ribs to form the first sternal costal joints? manubrium
form of arthritis marked by progressive cartilage deterioration in synovial joints and vertebrae? osteoarthritis
malignant neoplasm of the plasma cells involving the bone marrow and causing destruction of bone? multiple myeloma
new tissue growth where cell proliferation is uncontrolled? tumor
transfer of a cancerous lesion from one area to another? metastasis
inflammation of bone due to a pyogenic infection osteomyelitits
thick, soft bone marked by bowing and fractures paget's disease
malignant tumor arising from cartilage cells s
increased density of atypically soft bone? osteopetrosis
benign tumor consisting of carilage chondrosarcoma
why should the pt be rotated into an oblique position for the sternum, instead of positions used for AP or PA projections? to prevent superimposition of the sternum with the vertebral comlumn
why is the anterior oblique position preferred to a posterior oblique for the sternum? to reduce OID of the sternum
For the sternum, why is the PA oblique RAO preferred over the PA LAO position? the RAO uses the heart shadow for background density
which patient characteristic requires a greater amount of patient rotation for the RAO position? shallow chests
with reference to the patient, what level should the top of the IR be placed? 1 1/2" above the jugular notch
how and where should the CR be directed for a sternal oblique? perpendicular to the elevated side of the posterior thorax at T7
Created by: srehrauer
 

 



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