Chest X Ray Anatomy

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Gillian lieberman forthe harvard medical school human body lecture series.

Chest x ray anatomy. Chest x ray anatomy many structures of the chest are readily visible on a chest x ray but others are difficult to see. Reviewing the anatomy and anatomical structures you can find on a normal chest x ray. Being able to interpret the basic findings on a chest x ray is one of the most important clinical skills.

This is part 1 of medzcools series on chest x ray interpretation. Living anatomy of the chest for 1st year medical students original version compiled by dr. Chest x ray anatomy 1.

In fact some important structures such as the phrenic nerve are not visible at all. X ray of the chest also known as a chest radiograph is a commonly used imaging study and is the most frequently performed imaging study in the united statesit is almost always the first imaging study ordered to evaluate for pathologies of the thorax although further diagnostic imaging laboratory tests and additional physical examinations may be necessary to help confirm the diagnosis. Whether its pulmonary congestion pneumonia pleural effusion or cardiomyopathy many common and life threatening problems can be readily diagnosed with the help of a chest x ray.

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