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Bony Thorax/ Spine
Bony Thorax/ Spine
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Undergraduate 3
12/03/2011

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Technique/obliquity for RAO sternum
Definition
15-20' toward rt side
65@45
center between jugular notch and xyphiod tip
Term
Lateral Sternum technique, position, CR,  respiration
Definition
70@80
Cr: midpoint of sternum
Pos: pts arms clasped behind back
resp: inhalation
Term
Sternoclavicular PA projection
Definition
65@30
CR: perp to t2-t3
suspend on expiration
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RAO/ LAO Sternoclavicular Jt's projection
Definition
65@30mas
Prone:rotate 10-15'
Cr: perp. to t2-t3
Term
AP Ribs Projection
Definition
70@32
Cr: 3-4in below jugular notch  for upper
midway between xiphoid and lower rib cage for lower
resp: suspend on exp for ribs below diaphragm. inspir for ribs above
Term
PA Ribs above diaphragm
Definition
70@32
Cr: perp to t7
Resp: suspend on inspir
Term
On a PA above the diaphragm projection, how many ribs are visualized.
Definition
1-9 or 10
Term
What ribs will be shown on a unilateral projection below the diaphragm?
Definition
ribs 8-12
Term
AP or PA oblique ribs above diaphragm projection
Definition
70@32
45' oblique
side affected closest to IR on posterior
affected side away from IR on anterior
Term
If a patient had trauma to the left posterior ribs, which 2 projections would you do?
Definition
AP and LPO
Term
A patient has trauma to the right anterior ribs, which 2 projections would you do?
Definition
PA and LAO
Term
To best visualize above the diaphragm ribs, what would you do?
Definition
Take picture erect, suspend on inspiration, set a low kv setting
Term
to best demonstrate below the diaphragm ribs, what would you do?
Definition
take xray recumbent, expose on expiration, select medium kv- 70-80.
Term
Main function of bony thorax?
Definition
serve as an expandible chamber
Term
Jugular notch lies at the level of
Definition
t2-t3
Term
sternal angle lies at the level of
Definition
t4-t5
Term
xiphoid tip lies at the level of
Definition
t9-t10
Term
lowest costal margin lies at the level of
Definition
L2- L3
Term
How many ribs connect directly to the sternum?
Definition
7 pairs aka true ribs
Term
The anterior ribs connect to the sternum with
Definition
costocartilage
Term
False ribs are
Definition
8-12
Term
floating ribs are
Definition
11-12
Term
The more superior portion of the rib is
Definition
the posterior portion which connects to the vertebra
Term
Widest portion of the bony thorax is where
Definition
lateral margins of 8th or 9th rib
Term
The movement type of all rib joints is
Definition
plane(gliding)
Term
All of the rib joints are classified as
Definition
synovial
Term
Lordosis
Definition
exaggerated lumbar curvature, swayback.-- increased concavity
Term
Kyphosis
Definition
exaggerated thoracic curvature. humpback --increased convexity
Term
Where the spinal cord tapers off is called the
Definition
conus medullaris
Term
Spinal cord extends to the body of
Definition
L2 in most cases.
Term
Intervertebral disks function
Definition
allow flexibility and movement of the vertebral column
Term
why is the lumbar a common site for injury or pathology
Definition
the load of the body weight increases toward the end of the vertebral column
Term
Mastoid process corresponds to what level of the c spine
Definition
c1
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