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Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related
Anatomy 10th Edition TEST BANK by John Lampignano

What is the most common of all radiographic procedures? - ANSWER:Chest

What is another name for chest? - ANSWER:Thorax

What is the chest? - ANSWER:upper portion of the trunk between the neck and
abdomen

Radiographic anatomy of the chest is divided into how many sections? Name them -
ANSWER:1. Bony Thorax
2. Respiratory System proper
3. Mediastinum

What is the bony thorax? - ANSWER:The part of the skeletal system that provides
framework for the parts of the chest involves with breathing and blood circulation.

What is the term thoracic viscera used to describe? - ANSWER:The parts of the chest,
consisting of the lung and the remaining thoracic organs contained in the
mediastinum

Anterior what is located in the chest? - ANSWER:1.sternum (manubrium, body,
xiphoid process)(breastbone)

Superiorly the bony thorax consists of - ANSWER:2 clavicles (collarbone)
2 Scapulae (shoulder blades)
12 pair of ribs that circle the thorax
12 thoracic vertebrae posteriorly

What does accurate and consistent radiographic positioning require? -
ANSWER:Certain landmarks, or reference points, that can be used to center the
image receptor correctly to ensure that all essential anatomy is include on that
specific projection.

Where should these land marks be? - ANSWER:Should be parts of the body that are
easily and consistently located on patients.

What are two landmarks for chest positioning? - ANSWER:Vertebra prominens
Jugular notch

What is the vertebra prominens used for? - ANSWER:Important landmark for
determining the central ray location on a posterioanterior or (PA) chest projection.

Where is the vertebra prominens located? - ANSWER:C7

,How can the vertebra prominens be located/palpitated? Easier when -
ANSWER:applying light pressure with the fingertips at the base of the neck. Easier
when flexed

What is the jugular notch important for? - ANSWER:important landmark for
determining the CR placement on (AP) chest projections.

How is the jugular notch palpated for? - ANSWER:The deep notch or depression
(dent) on the superior portion of the sternum below the thyroid cartilage.

What can be located using the vertebra prominens and the jugular notch (two
landmarks)? - ANSWER:The midthorax at T7

What is respiration? - ANSWER:the exchange of gaseous substance between the air
we breathe and the bloodstream.

The respiratory consists of the parts of the body which - ANSWER:air passes as it
travels from the nose and mouth into the lungs.

Four general divisions of the respiratory system - ANSWER:1. Pharynx
2. Trachea
3. Bronchi
4. Lungs

the diaphragm is the primary. - ANSWER:muscle of inspiration

Each half of the diaphragm is called a _________? - ANSWER:hemidiaphragm

As the dome of the diaphragm moves downward - ANSWER:the volume in the
thoracic cavity increases.

Increase in volume decreases the - ANSWER:intrathoracic pressure, creating a
sucking action or negative pressure effect.

What does the negative pressure effect result in? - ANSWER:results in air being
drawn into the lungs through the nose and mouth, pharynx, trachea, and bronchi.
(Inspiration)

What is the pharynx? - ANSWER:the structure or passageway that's important to the
respiratory system because air must pass here before entering the respiratory
system.

Where does the respiratory system start? - ANSWER:Larynx/voice box.

What is the pharyn also referred to? - ANSWER:Upper airway or upper respiratory
tract

, Where is the pharynx located? - ANSWER:posterior area between the nose and
mouth above and the larynx and esophagus below

What does the pharnyx do? - ANSWER:serves as a passageway for food and liquids
(as well as air) which is why it's considered part of the respiratory system.

How many divisions does the pharynx have? Name them - ANSWER:1. Nasopharynx
2. Oropharynx
3. Laryngopharynx

What makes up the roof of the oral cavity? - ANSWER:The hard palate and soft
palate

What makes up the lower posterior parts of the soft palate? - ANSWER:Uvula which
makes the boundary between nasopharynx and oropharynx

Where is the laryngopharynx located comparted to the larynx? - ANSWER:Above and
posterior

During the acts of swallowing, what does the epiglottis do, which does what? -
ANSWER:Flips down and covers the laryngeal opening which prevents from and fluid
from entering the larynx and bronchi.

What does the esophagus connect? - ANSWER:Connects the pharynx to the stomach

The esophagus is __ is relation to the larynx and traches? - ANSWER:posterior

What are the four parts of the respiratory system? - ANSWER:1. Larynx
2. Trachea
3. Right and left bronchi
4. Lungs

larynx, trachea, bronchi form a - ANSWER:continuous, tubular structure through
which air can pass from the nose and mouth into the lungs.

Describe the larynx shape, length, and location in adults. - ANSWER:Shape: cage-like,
cartilaginous structure

Length: 1 1/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) in humans

Location: anterior portion of the neck, suspended from a small bone called the hyoid
bone.

Where is the hyoid bone located? - ANSWER:Located in the upper neck just below
the tongue ( or floor of mouth)

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