Sep 16, 2025 · The lateral chest view examines the lungs, bony thoracic cavity, mediastinum, and great vessels.

Dec 25, 2025 · The total effective dose of a chest X-ray (in PA and lateral views) ranges from 0.06 to 0.25 mSv, depending on the voltage of the system used and type of system (film-screen or digital …

Anatomy of lateral chest radiograph is shown below: sternum arm soft tissue right upper lobe bronchus left upper lobe bronchus scapula ascending aorta descending aorta right hemidiaphragm left …

This represents a case of a normal lateral chest radiograph—the patient in question presented for an annual check-up at his general practitioner. A Mantoux skin test was performed, which was noted to …

Jun 19, 2022 · The lateral thoracic artery originates from the medial surface of the axillary artery, posterior to the distal part of pectoralis minor. It courses inferomedially along the inferior border of …

Jul 18, 2024 · The thoracic spine lateral view images the thoracic spine, which consists of twelve vertebrae.

Apr 17, 2024 · The lateral decubitus view of the chest is a specialized projection that is now rarely used due to the ubiquity of CT. It is chiefly used in the pediatric population.

Dec 9, 2025 · The mediastinum is a space in the thorax that contains a group of organs, vessels, nerves, lymphatics and their surrounding connective tissue. It lies in the midline of the chest between …

Case Discussion The purpose of this case is to review normal chest anatomy. This case was published with help from Valentina Díaz, MD.

Dec 6, 2025 · Recognition of this sign is useful in localizing areas of airspace opacities, atelectasis or mass within the lung, with the loss of these normal silhouettes on frontal chest radiographs being …