Date post: | 17-Jan-2017 |
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THORAXRADIOLOGY
P A VIEW
A P VIEW
LATERAL DECUBITUS POSITION
P A VIEW A P VIEW
A P VIEW• Heart size is exaggerated
P A VIEW• The apparent heart size is nearer
to the real size
The edges of the scapulae are retracted laterally with only a small portion projected over each lung.
The scapulae are not retracted laterally and they remain projected over each lung.
• R - Rotation - Spinous processes at midpoint between medial ends of the clavicles• I - Inspiration - 5 to 7 anterior
ribs intersecting the diaphragm in the mid-clavicular line• P - Penetration - Spine visible
behind the heart
LUNG ZONES
LOBE OF AZYGOS VEIN
COSTOPHRENIC ANGLE
CARDIOTHORACIC RATIO
AORTIC KNUCKLE
RIBS
THANK YOU - Dr. Athira P A