CAMRT Radiography Practice Exam

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AP Oblique ribs demonstrate the ribs closest to what structure?

IR
Midline
Chest wall
Posterior sternum

The correct answer is: IR

The AP Oblique ribs projection is specifically designed to display the ribs that are closest to the image receptor (IR). This technique involves positioning the patient at an angle, typically 45 degrees, which allows for better visualization of the ribs without superimposition from adjacent structures. When the patient is turned in this manner, it highlights the ribs that are nearest to the IR, allowing for an unobstructed view of those specific ribs. In addition, understanding rib anatomy is vital in recognizing which ribs are best visualized in this projection. When the IR is placed in close proximity to one side of the patient's body, the ribs on that side will be more prominent and clearer in the resulting radiograph. This positioning technique is essential for accurately assessing rib pathologies or injuries in the closest rib region. The other options relate to anatomical structures or positions that do not directly pertain to the observed relationships in this particular oblique projection. While various structures play a role in the overall anatomy and positioning, the key focus of the AP Oblique ribs projection remains on the ribs closest to the IR.