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A radiologist wants an oblique projection that will demonstrate the maximum area of the right lung.
Which of the following chest projections will best demonstrate the maximum area of the right lung?
Ans: AP oblique projection, RPO position
Qiz A patient comes to Radiology with a possible right pneumothorax. She is unable to stand. Which of
the following chest projections would be ideal in demonstrating this condition?
Ans: AP projection, left lateral decubitus position
Qiz Which region of the lungs is best demonstrated with the AP axial projection?
Ans: Pulmonary apices
Qiz Where is the central ray centered for an AP supine projection of the chest?
, Ans: 3 inches (7.6 cm) below the jugular notch
Qiz Which two oblique positions will elongate the left lung?
Ans: LPO and RAO
Qiz Where is the central ray centered for the AP axial projection of the pulmonary apices?
Ans: T2
Qiz The lateral projection of the trachea may be used to demonstrate:
(1) The thymus gland
(2) The middle compartment of the mediastinum
(3) Foreign bodies
Ans: 1 and 3 only
Qiz Which of the following anatomic structures is examined radiographically to detect rotation on the
lateral chest projection?
Ans: Posterior ribs
Qiz All of the following projections would demonstrate the air/fluid level in the lungs except for the:
Ans: Supine AP