Bony Thorax Radiography Anatomy & Image

The bony thorax consists of the ___________ anteriorly, the thoracic vertebra posteriorly and 12 pairs of ribs.

• scapula

• clavicle

• sternum

• pelvis

The articulation between sternum and clavicle is known as ________ joint.

• sternoclavicular

• acromioclavicular

• glenohumeral

• patellofemoral

The most inferior portion of the sternum is called xiphoid process and in adult, its located approximately at the level of _________ vertebra.

• T7

• T9 - T10

• T11 - T12

• T4

The uppermost border of the manubrium (Y) is easy to palpate and is called as the following EXCEPT?

• jugular notch

• suprasternal notch

• manubrial notch

• costal margin

The anterior ribs (1st to 7th) articulate with sternum with a non-bony structure (X) called ________________. This structure cannot be seen on the x-ray image.

• costocartilage

• floating ribs

• sternoclavicular joint

• acromioclavicular joint

Each rib is numbered according to the thoracic vertebra to which it attaches; therefore, the ribs are numbered from the top down. The first seven pairs of ribs are known as ________ ribs and directly articulate with sternum anteriorly.

• true

• false

• floating

The last five pairs of ribs, 8 to 12, are known as _________ ribs.

• true

• false

• floating

The last two pairs of ribs, 11 and 12, are known as __________ ribs because they are not connected anteriorly.

• true

• false

• floating

Ribs that locate from mid-coronal of chest to thoracic vertebra is known as ______________ ribs. Its look more horizontal and fully visualized.

• anterior

• posterior

• axillary

Ribs that locate from mid-coronal of chest to sternum is known as ___________ ribs. Its look less horizontal and angle inferiorly at the front of chest.

• anterior

• posterior

• axillary