Ribs, PA or AP, Unilateral

Yes

40"

14x17LW bucky/VGD,

above diaphragm: upper border 1.5" above relaxed shoulders

below diaphragm: lower border @ crest level

Above diaphragm: upright or

Below diaphragm: recumbent,

posterior or anterior ribs: determine by placing injury closest to IR

Center affected side along longitudinal plane MW between MSP + Lat margin ribs to IR,

Hands against hips + palms outward,

if prone rest head on chin

above diaphragm: MSP @ level T7

below diaphragm: MSP @ level T10

Above diaphragm: perp saggital plane MW between spine + lat ribs @ level T7

Below diaphragm: perp saggital plane MW between spine + lat ribs @ level T10

Right or Left,

upper outer corner,

lead dot over injury

13x16

Above diaphragm: full inpiration to depress diaphragm

Below diaphragm: full expiration

none

yes

AP: greater detail unilateral posterior ribs above or below diaphragm,

PA: greater detail unilateral anterior ribs above or below diaphragm

Ribs Above Diaphragm: 1-10 entire anterior or posterior unilateral ribs,

Ribs Below Diaphragm: 8-12 entire anterior or posterior unilateral ribs,

Ribs visible thru lungs or abdomen