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Bony Thorax

RAD Positioning

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Forms the Bony Thorax Ribs, Sternum and Thoracic Vertebrae
Which is more superior, the sternoclavicular joints or the 1st sternocostal joints? The SC joint is superior to the 1st sternocostal joints.
Identify the 3 parts of the sternum Manubrium, body or gladiolus, and xiphoid
Routine projections of the sternum 15-20 degree RAO and LAT
Identify the true, false and floating ribs True 1-7, False 8-12, Floating 11 & 12
TRUE or FALSE: The anterior, sternal end of the rib is superior to the posterior , vertebral aspect. FALSE
Purpose of the bony thorax Protects the heart, lungs, and liver
Formed by the head of the rib and the facet of the vertebral body Costovertebral joint
The sternal angle is at what level of the thorax T4, T5
Breathing instructions for above the diaphragm ribs Inspiration
Formed by the tubercle of the rib and a facet on the transverse process of the vertebrae Costotransverse joint
Rib routine for a RT Anterior Rib injury PA , LAO Above, recumbent below and possibly a PA chest
Breathing instructions for below the diaphragm ribs Expiration
LPO Ribs will best demonstrate A left posterior rib injury
Breathing instructions for an RAO Sternum. Lateral Breathing technique for RAO, full inspiration for LAT
Best demonstrated on rib obliques Axillary potion of ribs
Traumatic Fracture of adjacent ribs with associated pulmonary injury Flail chest
Degree of Rotation for an RAO sternum on a hypersthenic patient 15
Created by: EHodgis
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