Lateral View

Question 1

What diaphragms should be visible in the lateral view?

Answer 1

Both diaphragms should be recognizable in the lateral chest. If you do not see one diaphragm it means that there is either a pleural effusion or lower lobe disease on that side.

Question 2

Where is fluid detected first in the lateral view?

Answer 2

Costophrenic Angle

Question 3

What divides the mediastinum into superior and inferior?

Answer 3

Mediastinum is divided into superior and inferior by the horizontal line drawn at Louis’ angle.

Question 4

Anterior Mediastinum

Answer 4

Anterior mediastinum is anterior to heart in the retrosternal space.

Question 5

Posterior Mediastinum

Answer 5

Posterior mediastinum is behind the heart. This could be divided into pre vertebral and para vertebral.

Question 6

Identify A, B, C.

Answer 6

A - Left Atrium

B - Left Ventricle

C - Right Ventricle

Question 7

Identify A, B, C

Answer 7

A - AP Window

B - Aortic Arch

C - Pulmonic Arch

Question 8

What should the position of the arms be for a laterla chest X-ray?

Answer 8

Arms should be elevated above the head for a good lateral chest.