PA ribs

Question 1

• What ribs are best demonstrated in a PA projection?

Answer 1

Anterior ribs

Question 2

• Where is the top of the IR located for upper rib radiographs?

Answer 2

1.5” above shoulder

Question 3

• What is the central ray location?

Answer 3

MSP, T7

Question 4

• How many entire ribs should be demonstrated above the diaphragm when upper ribs are radiographed?

Answer 4

1-10

Question 5

• If less posterior ribs are being demonstrated, what error occurred?

Answer 5

Not big enough inspiration