Question

multiple choice question required
how many posterior ribs should be seen above the hemidiaphragm to indicated good inspiratory effort?
please select your answer...
a 7
b 8
c 9
d 10

Explanation:

In radiology, for a chest X - ray, to indicate good inspiratory effort, typically 10 posterior ribs should be seen above the hemidiaphragm. This is a standard criterion in evaluating the quality of a chest X - ray in terms of the patient's inspiratory effort.

Answer:

D. 10