What breathing instructions are given to the patient before making the exposure for this image? 415 U1 Test 48.jpeg

Also referred to as pigeon breast, this congenital defect is characterized by anterior protrusion of the sternum.

When a breathing technique cannot be used, what phase of respiration is used for the RAO sternum?

What is the minimum acceptable number of ribs that must be demonstrated for a rib study above the diaphragm?

A patient with injured posterior ribs (numbers 5 and 6) needs proper images. From the following, select the preferred body position in which the patient should be placed and the recommended breathing instructions.

What anatomy is represented by the number 5 on the image below? 415 U1 Test 53.png

BONUS: Which of the following positions would demonstrate the right lumbar zygapophyseal articulations closest to the IR?

A patient arrives in the ER complaining of pain to the right posterior and axillary ribs. Which projections/positions would be performed?

The xiphoid process is located at the level of:

In a trauma situation, when the preferred oblique cannot be performed for the sternum, what alternative position can be used?