Show What is the proper patient position for the PA oblique projection of the sternum?Patient position
Anterior (PA) oblique projections are obtained with patient upright with respective side of the chest rotated 45 degrees against the IR. The patient's arm that is closest to the cassette should be flexed, with the hand resting on the hip. The patient's opposite arm should be raised as high as possible.
Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum?Chest, Ribs, and Sternum. Where should the image receptor IR be placed for the anteroposterior AP projection of the lower ribs?Where should the image receptor (IR) be placed for the anteroposterior (AP) projection of the lower ribs? The bottom of the IR should be at the level of the iliac crest.
Which ribs are best demonstrated with the PA projection quizlet?PA projection best shows the anterior ribs above the diaphragm. Although the posterior ribs are seen, the anterior ribs are shown with greater detail because they are closer to the IR. AP projection best shows the posterior ribs above or below the diaphragm, according to the region examined .
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