Lung Anatomy
Right Lung Three Lobes | Left Lung Two Lobes | Apex | Base | Costophrenic Angles | Hilum
Thoracic Cavity Anatomy
Heart | Great Vessels | Trachea | Bronchi | Mediastinum | Diaphragm
Bony Thorax Anatomy
Sternum | Ribs | Thoracic Vertebrae | Clavicles | Scapulae
Routine View
72 Inch SID | Upright Position | Chin Up | Shoulders Rolled Forward | CR To T7 | Full Inspiration | Shows Lungs Heart And Mediastinum
Left Lateral Preferred
72 Inch SID | Arms Raised | Left Side Against Bucky | CR To T7 | Full Inspiration | Shows Retrocardiac Space And Lower Lobes
Supine Or Semi Upright
Used For Bedside Imaging | 40 To 72 Inch SID | CR To T7 | Heart Appears Magnified | Clavicles More Horizontal
Air Fluid Levels
Patient On Side | Arms Raised | CR To T7 | Used To Show Pleural Effusion Or Pneumothorax
Apical View
Patient Steps Forward Leaning Back | CR To Mid Sternum | Shows Apices Free Of Clavicles
Costophrenic Angles
Inferior Lateral Lung Corners | Must Be Visible On PA Chest
Mediastinum
Central Thoracic Area | Contains Heart Trachea Esophagus And Great Vessels
Hilum
Medial Lung Region | Entry For Bronchi And Vessels
Lordotic Position
Patient Leaning Back | Used To Visualize Lung Apices
Decubitus
Patient Lying On Side | Used For Air Fluid Levels