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| Which bone classification are ribs? |
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| What is the proper name for that structure commonly called the "breastbone"? |
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| Which bone classification is the sternum? |
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| Which three bony parts compose the sternum? |
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| Manubrium, Body, and Xiphoid Process |
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| Which part of the sternum is most superior? |
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| Which of the following articulates with the articular facets located just lateral to the jugular notch? |
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| The junction of which structures creates the sternal angle? |
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| Manubrium and sternal body |
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| Which part of the sternum is the elongated central portion? |
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| Where on the sternum is the jugular notch located? |
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| Superior border of the manubrium |
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| What is the smallest part of the sternum? |
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| Which part of the sternum is located at the level of T10? |
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| With which part of the sternum does the first pair of ribs articulate? |
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| Lateral border of the manubrium |
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| Which classification refers to ribs that attach their costal cartilages directly to the sternum? |
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| Which classification refers to ribs that have no anterior attachments? |
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| Which classification refers to the 11th and 12th pairs of ribs? |
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| Which pairs of ribs are classified as true ribs? |
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| How many pairs of ribs are classified as floating ribs? |
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| Which articulation is formed in part with a head of a rib? |
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| With which structures do heads of ribs articulate? |
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| Demifacets of thoracic vertebrae |
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| Which articulation involves the tubercle of a rib? |
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| Which radiographic position best demonstrates the sternum projected within the heart shadow? |
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| For the oblique position that best demonstrates the sternum, how many degrees should the patient be rotated? |
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| Which 2 projections generally compose the typical series demonstrating the sternum? |
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| Lateral and right PA oblique, RAO position |
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| How should the CR be directed for the oblique projection to best demonstrate the sternum? |
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| To best demonstrate the sternum, the patient should be rotated into the ______position to image the sternum______. |
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| RAO, within the heart shadow |
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| With reference to the patient, where should the top border of the IR be positioned for the lateral projection of the sternum? |
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| 1 1/2"(3.8cm) above the jugular notch |
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| Which procedure should be performed for the lateral projection of the sternum? |
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| Increase the source-to-image receptor distance to 72" |
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| Which procedure should be performed to demonstrate only one sternoclavicular joint with the PA projection? |
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| Turn the patient's head to face the affected side. |
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| Which procedure should be performed to demonstrate both sternoclavicular jts with the PA projection? |
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| Rest the patient's head on the chin |
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| How should the CR be directed and centered for the PA projection for bilateral sternoclavicular jts? |
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| To demonstrate bilateral sc jts, which evaluation criterion indicates that the patient was properly positioned? |
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| No rotation of the SC jts should be demonstrated |
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| To most effectively demonstrate injured anterior ribs numbers 5 and 6 on the right side, which 2 projections should be included as part of the series? |
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| PA and PA oblique with the patient LAO |
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| To most effectively demonstrate injured anterior ribs numbers 6 and 7 on the left side, which 2 projections should be included as part of the series? |
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| PA and PA oblique with the patient RAO |
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| To most effectively demonstrate injured posterior ribs numbers 5 and 6 on the left side, which 2 projections should be included as part of the series? |
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| AP and AP oblique with the patient LPO |
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| To most effectively demonstrate injured posterior ribs numbers 6 and 7 on the right side, which 2 projections should be included as part of the series? |
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| AP and AP oblique with the patient RPO |
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| Which procedure should be used to obtain radiographs of injured anterior ribs numbers 5 and 6? |
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| Patient upright; exposure taken on suspended inspiration |
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| If a patient's condition permits, which procedure should be used to best demonstrate injured posterior ribs numbers 10, 11, and 12? |
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| Patient supine; exposure taken on suspended expiration |
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| Which 2 projections best demonstrate injured posterior ribs numbers 10, 11, and 12 on the right side? |
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| AP and AP oblique with the patient RPO |
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| Which 2 projections best demonstrate injured posterior ribs # 10, 11, and 12 on the left side? |
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| AP and AP oblique with the patient LPO |
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| Which radiographic position best demonstrates the posterior 11th rib on the right side without vertebral superimposition? |
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| Which radiographic position best demonstrates the posterior 10th rib on the left side without vertebral superimposition? |
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| Which radiographic position best demonstrates the anterior 6th rib on the left side without vertebral superimposition? |
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| Which radiographic position best demonstrates the anterior 5th rib on the right side without vertebral superimposition? |
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| With reference to the patient, where should the top of the IR be positioned for the PA projection to demonstrate ribs above the diaphragm? |
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| 1 1/2" (3.8cm) above the shoulders |
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| For the AP projection demonstrating the ribs above the diaphragm, when should respiration be suspended and what effect will that have on the diaphragm? |
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| On full inspiration; will depress the diaphragm |
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| For the AP projection demonstrating the ribs below the diaphragm, when should respiration be suspended and what effect will that have on the diaphragm? |
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| On full expiration; will elevate the diaphragm |
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| When performing the AP projection to demonstrate ribs below the diaphragm with reference to the patient, how should the IR be positioned? |
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| Lower border of IR at the level of iliac crests |
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| Which projection best demonstrates the axillary portion of the ribs? |
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| Which procedure can be performed to better demonstrate the 7th, 8th, and 9th ribs away from the shadow of the diaphragm? |
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| Higher centering and caudal angulation of the central ray |
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| Which of the following evaluation criteria pertains to the AP oblique projection for ribs? |
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| Axillary portion of ribs of interest should be free of superimposition. |
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