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Beheh

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A lateral chest projection on a hypersthenic patient would require which of the following?
 
 14x17 lengthwise IR with CR to T7/8 and midsagittal plane
  14x17 lengthwise IR with CR to T7/8 and midcoronal plane
  14x17 crosswise IR with CR to T7/8 and midsagittal plane
  14x17 crosswise IR with CR to T7/8 and midcoronal plane

Question 2

Which vertebral anatomy sits directly posterior to the thoracic body?
 
 transverse process
  pedicle(s)
  zygapophyseal joint
  spinous process


Kimmy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

14x17 lengthwise IR with CR to T7/8 and midcoronal plane

Rationale: The image receptor on all lateral chest projections should be orientated lengthwise regardless of body habitus. The CR is directed to the level of T7/8 and to midcoronal plane.

Answer to Question 2

pedicle(s)

Rationale: The pedicle(s) sits directly posterior to the vertebral body and comprises the sides of the vertebral arch.


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