Ask a Question

How to differentiate PA from AP view Chest Xray ?

0 votes
in Health Professionals & Students Discussion by
how do i tell which one is PA and AP?

Please log in or register to answer this question.

1 Answer

0 votes
by Doctor of Medicine (10.0k points)
selected by
 
Best answer
AP view-
1. Clavicle remains at top of lung field
2. Ribs lie more horizontal
3. Scapula comes in the lung field
4. Heart shadow looks larger
5. Usually bedridden and infants

PA view-
1. Clavicle in lung field
2. Ribs slanted
3. Scapula outwards from lung field
4. Heart shadow smaller
5. Usual view

![Views][1]


  [1]: http://image.slidesharecdn.com/xraybasicsbyme-140609152205-phpapp02/95/xray-basics-by-me-10-638.jpg

Related questions

0 votes
1 answer 842 views
Is USMLE scoring going to be pass and fail for step 1 from january?
asked Dec 1, 2021 in Health Professionals & Students Discussion by admin Doctor of Medicine (10.0k points)
0 votes
0 answers 626 views
MCI exam: How to prepare?
asked Mar 4, 2016 in Health Professionals & Students Discussion by Admin
Medchrome Answers is a free Question & Answer platform where members can ask and answer medical questions and health queries.

319 questions

357 answers

41 comments

23 users

Categories

All Rights Reserved Medchrome
Powered by Question2Answer
...