Bony Thorax
CLRS 212 Radiographic Procedures II

General Anatomy Review and Radiographic Anatomy

View the video then click on the image to label anatomy.

 

Label the Bony Thorax:

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Label the Bony Thorax:

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Label the Rib:

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 Label the Sternum:

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Ribs Radiographic Anatomy and Procedural Review

View the video then click on the image to begin the activities.

Anatomy:

AP Unilateral Ribs
Above the Diaphragm

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Central Ray --

AP Unilateral Ribs
Above the Diaphragm

  

Positioning - AP Unilateral Ribs
Above the Diaphragm

  

Evaluation Criteria -
AP Unilateral Ribs
Above the Diaphragm

  

 

AP Unilateral Ribs
Above the Diaphragm - Error

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Anatomy:

AP Oblique Ribs
Above the Diaphragm

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Central Ray --

AP Oblique Ribs
Above the Diaphragm

   

 

Positioning - AP Oblique Ribs
Above the Diaphragm

  

Evaluation Criteria -
AP Oblique Ribs
Above the Diaphragm

  

AP Oblique Ribs
Above the Diaphragm - Error

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Anatomy:

AP Bilateral Ribs Below the Diaphragm

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Central Ray --

AP Bilateral Ribs
Below the Diaphragm

  

Positioning - AP Bilateral Ribs
Below the Diaphragm

  

Evaluation Criteria -
AP Bilateral Ribs
Below the Diaphragm

  

AP Biilateral Ribs
Below the Diaphragm - Error

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Sternum Radiographic Anatomy and Procedural Review

View the video then click on the image to begin the activities.

Anatomy:
RAO Sternum

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Central Ray -- RAO Sternum

  

Positioning -- RAO Sternum

  

Evaluation Criteria -- RAO Sternum

  

RAO Sternum Error:

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Anatomy:
Lateral Sternum

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Central Ray -- Lateral Sternum

  

Lateral Sternum Positioning

  

Lateral Sternum -
Evaluation Criteria

  

Lateral Sternum Error:

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Sternoclavicular Joint Radiographic Anatomy and Procedural Review

View the video then click on the image to begin the activities.

Anatomy:

PA SC Joints

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Central Ray -- PA SC Joints

  

Positioning -- PA SC Joints

  

 

Evaluation Criteria -- PA SC Joints

  

PA SC Joint Error:

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Anatomy:

AO SC Joints
(LAO in this image)

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Central Ray -- AO SC Joints

  

Positioning -- AO SC Joints

  

Evaluation Criteria -- AO SC Joints

  

AO SC Joint Error:

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Clinical Indications

Click on the buttons below to complete the activities.

 

Matching

Match the clinical indication for the Bony Thorax with its description.

  

Name that Pathology

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Name that Pathology

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Name that Pathology

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Name that Pathology

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Great work! Now don't forget the extra credit!

References:

  • Lampignano and Kendrick, Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th edition, Elsevier, 2018
  • Long, Rollins, and Smith, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, 13th edition, Elsevier, 2018

 

 

The End!