PA Anatomy: Chest/Neck: Summary

Summary:

1. Mammograms are a special type of x-ray, and can show evidence of prior breast surgery

2. Blood supply to muscles is important in surgical flap reconstructions-for the breast, latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominus can be used

3. The epiglottis is important to recognize on CT and radiography, and can cause airway obstruction when swollen

4. An understanding of the location of cardiac chambers can help in interpreting radiographs and CT scans, and in identifying artificial heart valves

5. To check proper position of a CVL, knowledge of the anatomy of the SVC is essential

6. To identify the location of a pneumonia, understanding of lung lobe and pleural anatomy is necessary