An ambulatory patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible injury to the right upper posterior ribs. Which of the following positioning routines should be taken to best demonstrate the involved area?

A radiograph of a transthoracic lateral projection reveals that it is difficult to visualize the proximal humerus due to the ribs and lung markings. The following exposure factors were used: 75 kV, 30 mAs, 40-inch (102 cm) SID, grid, and suspended respiration. Which of the following changes will improve the visibility of the proximal humerus?

If you are trying to obtain both AC joints on one image, what SID should be used?

True or False: For AC joint weight-bearing studies, patients should hold on to the weights with their wrists.

Which of the following represents the inferior articular process? scotty dog test(3).jpg

In the image seen, which of the following best describes letter A? lateral sternum LABELED.jpg

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Which aspect of the rib articulates with the thoracic vertebrae?

How much is the body rotated for oblique ribs?

Which of the following best represents the intervertebral foramina? lat lumbar test(2).jpg