Chapter 10 ribs
8. Palpable topographic sternal landmarks include the:
jugular notch, sternal angle ,and xiphoid process
15. For a lateral projection of the sternum:
1. Place the patient in an erect position 2. Draw the patient's arms posteriorly
20. For a radiograph of the sternoclavicular joints in the recumbent oblique position:
1. Rotate the patient 15° 2. Direct the CR to the level of T2-T3 3. Use an 8- x 10-inch (18- x 24-cm) IR placed lengthwise
18. A radiographic image taken to demonstrate ribs below the diaphragm should include ribs numbered:
A. 8-12
17. For a PA projection for ribs above the diaphragm:
Align the midsagittal plane perpendicular to the IR, Direct the CR to the level of T7, Take the exposure on suspended inspiration
1.Which rib is classified as floating?
D. 11th
19.The IR size and orientation for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints is:
D. 8 x 10 inches (18 x 24 cm) crosswise
16. The IR size and orientation for a radiograph for ribs below the diaphragm is:
a. 11 x 14 inches (30 x 35 cm) lengthwise
12. Which body habitus type would require the greatest degree of patient rotation for an RAO position to demonstrate the sternum?
a. Asthenic
5. As the ribs descend from the top of the thorax, they become:
a. Longer and narrower
10.Combined metastases appear on a radiographic image as areas of:
a. Osteoblastic neoplasms
2. The widest portion of the bony thorax corresponds to ribs:
b. 8 and 9
7. The body of the sternum articulates with costocartilage of ribs:
c. 3 through 7
11. Compared to conventional radiography, digitally produced images of the sternum may require increased:
collimation and kv
4.The inferior rib angle (lowest costal margin) is at the level of:
d. L2-L3
9.A flail chest is characterized by:
d. Multiple adjacent rib fractures
3. The costotransverse joint is classified as:
diarthrodial and gliding
6.The costochrondral joint is classified as:
synarthrodial
13.To demonstrate ribs above the diaphragm on a radiographic image:
use low kv and inspiration