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on: Jul 17, 2018
The lateral portion of the rib cage that curves around the side is referred to as:
 
 apical
  vertebral
  axillary
  sternal

Question 2

A patient is positioned in a 45 degree oblique position with the left side elevated furthest from the image receptor. What is the position of the patient?
 
 RAO
  LAO
  RPO
  LPO


tandmlomax84

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

axillary

Rationale: The axillary margin of the ribs is the region that curves around laterally and aligns with the axilla.

Answer to Question 2

RPO

Rationale: A 45 degree oblique position with the patient's left side furthest from the image receptor will create the RPO position.


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