The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

What is the primary term for the superior margin of the sternum?

At approximately what age does the xiphoid process become totally ossified?

Which of the following structures connects the anterior aspect of the ribs to the sternum?

The tubercle portion of a typical rib connects the anterior end of the rib to the sternum.

The only bony connection between the shoulder girdle and the bony thorax is the acromioclavicular joint.

The sternal angle is a palpable landmark at the level of:

Which pair of ribs attaches to the sternum at the level of the sternal angle?

 In the erect adult bony thorax, the posterior portion of a typical rib is ______ higher or more superior to the anterior portion

Which of the following ribs is considered to be a false rib?

Which of the following statements is true about floating ribs?

The widest aspect of the thorax generally occurs at the level of:

What is the joint classification and type of movement for the sternoclavicular joints?

What is the joint classification and type of movement for the costotransverse joint?

The part labeled i in this figure is called:

Refer to the diagram of the rib cage. What is the name of the part labeled iii?

Refer to the diagram of the rib cage. What is the name of the part labeled ii?

The structure labeled iii is costocartilage:

What is the name of the part labeled iv?

What is the name of the structure labeled v?

Which aspect of the rib articulates with the thoracic vertebral body?

Which ribs are considered to be true ribs?

The degree of rotation for the right anterior oblique (RAO) projection of the sternum is dependent on the size of the thoracic cavity.

The left anterior oblique (LAO) position of the sternum provides the best frontal image of the sternum with a minimal amount of distortion.

Which of the following techniques is most effective in preventing lung markings from obscuring the sternum on an oblique projection?

Why is the RAO sternum preferred to the LAO position?

Which of the following statements is true about radiography of ribs located above the diaphragm?

Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the axillary portion of the left ribs?

Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the axillary portion of the right ribs?

A right or left marker may be taped over the area of interest to indicate the location of the trauma to the ribs.

A recommended practice is to decrease the SID to less than 40 inches (102 cm) for the oblique sternum projection to increase the magnification and resultant unsharpness of overlying ribs.

Which of the following conditions may occur with trauma to the ribs?

What is the recommended degree of obliquity for an RAO projection of the sternum for an asthenic type of patient?

Which position can replace the RAO of the sternum if the patient cannot lie prone?

What is the recommended SID for the lateral sternum position?

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints?

How much rotation and which oblique position are required to best demonstrate the left sternoclavicular joints?

Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the right anterior upper ribs?

Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the left posterior lower ribs?

Which analog kV range is recommended for an AP study of the ribs found below the diaphragm?

Which disease or condition may be associated with postoperative complications of open heart surgery?

Fracture of adjacent ribs in two or more places with associated pulmonary injury is known as a(n)___ rib fracture.

The radiographic appearance of the erosion of bony rib margins is a possible indication of:

Which of the following conditions, if severe, requires a decrease adjustment of manual exposure factors?

Both nuclear medicine and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) studies can be performed to evaluate metastatic rib lesions before conventional rib radiographic examination.

A congenital defect characterized by anterior protrusion of the lower sternum and xiphoid process is termed:

Multiple myeloma is seen often in the flat bones of the bony thorax.

Which condition of the sternum is often termed “funnel chest?”

Both bony and soft tissue anatomy may be evaluated by CT for pathology involving the sternum or the sternoclavicular joints.

The condition, flail chest, is most commonly caused by:

A radiograph of an RAO sternum reveals that it is partially superimposed over the spine. What must be done to eliminate this problem during the repeat exposure?

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the sternum reveals that the patient’s ribs are superimposed over the sternum. What needs to be done to correct this problem during the repeat exposure?

A radiograph of an RAO projection of the sternum demonstrates excessive lung markings obscuring the sternum. A 1-second exposure time and an orthostatic (breathing) technique were used. Which of the following will produce a more diagnostic image of the sternum?

A PA radiograph of the sternoclavicular (SC) joints demonstrates unequal distance from the SC joints to the midline of the spine. The left SC joint is farther from the sternum than the right. What specific positioning error is present on this radiograph?

A young female patient from the emergency department (ED) is brought to radiology for rib examination. She is able to sit up or stand for the procedure. She indicates that the region of pain is to the right anterior-to-mid axillary region. Which rib projections should be performed to minimize the effective dose to this patient?

A patient enters the ED with an injury to the left anterior lower ribs. Which of the following projections should be taken to demonstrate the involved area?

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

58. A patient enters the ED with blunt trauma to the sternum. The patient is in great pain and cannot lie prone on the table or stand erect. Which of the following routines would be best for the sternum examination in this situation?

A patient enters the ED with trauma to the bony thorax. The initial radiographs reveal that there are fractured ribs and a possible pneumothorax of the left thorax. The physician orders a chest study to confirm the pneumothorax; however, the patient cannot stand. Which of the following positions would best demonstrate the pneumothorax?

Initial PA projections of the SC joints indicate a possible defect involving the left SC joint. The vertebral column is preventing a clear view of it. Which of the following projections will demonstrate the right SC joint without superimposition over the spine?

The use of 125 kV is recommended for AP and PA projections of the ribs to reduce skin dose.

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

A lateral projection of the sternum requires that respiration be suspended on expiration.

A radiograph of an RAO projection of the ribs demonstrates the left axillary ribs are foreshortened, whereas the right side is elongated. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this radiographic outcome?

A patient with metastatic disease in the ribs comes to radiology following a nuclear medicine scan. The radiologist orders a right, upper posterior rib study performed. Which of the following positioning factors should be followed for this specific study?

Which of the following positioning considerations does NOT apply for a study of the lower ribs?