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What are the functions of the bony thorax?
protects heart and lungs
Where is the location of the sternum?
Centered in the midline of anterior thorax
What type of bone is the sternum?
Narrow and flat bone
What size is the sternum?
About 6 inches in length
Name the three parts of the sternum?
Manubrium (most superior)
Body
Xyphoid Process
What does the sternum support?
The clavicles at manubrial angles (which forms sternoclavicular joint)
What is attached to the lateral border of the sternum?
The first seven pairs of ribs
Where is the external landmark for the manubrium?
Lies at T2-T3 interspace
The body is the _______ portion of the sternum
longest
Where does the body of the sternum join the manubrium?
Sternal Angle
Where does the sternal angle lie?
T4-T5 interspace
Xiphoid process is the ______ portion and ______ of the sternum
smallest, distal
Where does the xiphoid process lie?
Lies over T-10
How many pairs of ribs are there?
12
What type of bone is the rib?
classified as long, narrow and curved bones
Name the 3 types of ribs
True
False
Floating
How many are there of each one?
True - 1st 7 attached to sternum
False - 8 -10 attached to cartilage and not directly to sternum
Floating - 11-12 posterior attachment only
What part of the rib articulates with vertebral bodies?
Head
What is this joint called?
costovertebral joint
What part of the rib articulates with T-spine transverse processes?
Tubercles
what is the name of the joint this forms?
costotransverse joints
Name the 4 parts of the rib
1. Head
2. Neck
3. Tubercle
4. Body
Which end of the rib is inferior to the other?
anterior
Why do we have to do a PA oblique projection of the sternum?
The sternum is a very thin bone and when it is superimposed over the spinal column it cannot be seen
Why do we have to do a RAO and not a LAO projection of the sternum?
The contrast of the heart on a RAO enables the sternum to be seen. LAO view causes sternum to be lost in the lung
A person with a ______ thorax requires a shallower angle when positioning the CR for a Sternum.
deeper
What is the angle and position to get a good sternum image?
15 to 20 degrees recumbent RAO
What is the method used to take out the lungs when doing a sternum?
long exposure of at least 4 sec
How do we instruct patient to position themselves when doing a lateral sternum?
1. rotate shoulders posteriorly
2. lock hands behind back
3. center sternum to midline
4. MSP vertical
where should the top of the IR be?
1.5" above jugular notch
Breathing instructions for lateral sternum?
suspend respirations after deep inspiration
On deep inspirations how to the anterior ends of the ribs move?
anteriorly, superiorly and laterally
When positioning a patient for PA ribs it is identical for a PA chest?
True or False
True on erect, ribs can be done in prone position as well with head resting on chin
Ribs above the diaphragm are best seen on __________ and ribs below the diaphragm are best seen on ________
inspiration; expiration
Where do you position the top of the IR for upper ribs?
1 1/2" above shoulders
where is the CR?
Perpendicular to center of IR
Where do you position the bottom of the IR for lower ribs?
level with iliac crests
where is the CR?
Perpendicular to center of IR
What is main reason to do an oblique rib projection?
to see axillary border of ribs
How do we position the patient for right ribs on an AP oblique rib?
45 degree RPO
LPO for left ribs
On PA oblique ribs what is the main difference from doing AP oblique ribs?
The side of interest is farthest away on PA as compared to closest on AP