An AP Chest Projection (Lateral Decubitus Position) Obtained with the Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

An AP chest projection (lateral decubitus position) obtained with the patient in an RPO position demonstrates
1) the right SC joint without vertebral column superimposition.
2) 9 or 10 posterior ribs above the diaphragm.
3) the manubrium superimposed over the fifth thoracic vertebra.
4) the left posterior ribs with greater length than the right posterior ribs.

• A) 1 and 2 only
• B) 1, 2, and 4 only
• C) 2 and 3 only
• D) 1 and 4 only

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