Introduction to radiology of thorax

1. THORAX
RADIOLOGY

2. P A VIEW

4. A P VIEW

5. LATERAL DECUBITUS POSITION

6. P A VIEW A P VIEW

7. A P VIEW
• Heart size is exaggerated
P A VIEW
• The apparent heart size is nearer
to the real size

8. The edges of the scapulae are
retracted laterally with only a
small portion projected over each
lung.
The scapulae are not retracted
laterally and they remain
projected over each lung.

9. • R - Rotation - Spinous processes
at midpoint between medial
ends of the clavicles
• I - Inspiration - 5 to 7 anterior
ribs intersecting the diaphragm
in the mid-clavicular line
• P - Penetration - Spine visible
behind the heart

12. LUNG ZONES

13. LOBE OF AZYGOS VEIN

14. COSTOPHRENIC ANGLE

16. CARDIOTHORACIC RATIO

17. AORTIC KNUCKLE

18. RIBS

23. THANK
YOU
- Dr. Athira P A