which are the position most commonly employed for radiographic examination of the sternum?
- 1- lateral
- 2- RAO
- 3- LAO
- a. 1and 3 only
- b.1 and 2 only
- c. 2 and 3 only
The two most commonly employed positions for radiographic examination of the sternum are:
PA (posteroanterior) view:
In this view, the patient lies face down on the X-ray table with their arms at their sides. The X-ray beam is directed from the back to the front of the patient. This view is used to assess the overall structure of the sternum, as well as to look for any fractures or other abnormalities.
Lateral view:
In this view, the patient lies on their side with their arm closest to the X-ray table raised above their head. The X-ray beam is directed from side to side of the patient. This view is used to assess the depth of the sternum, as well as to look for any fractures or other abnormalities that may not be visible on the PA view.
The LAO (left anterior oblique) and RAO (right anterior oblique) views are used less commonly. These views are used to get a better look at specific areas of the sternum, such as the manubriosternal joint or the costosternal joints.
So the answer is b. 1 and 2 only.
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