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| What is the inferior border of the superior mediastinum? |
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| Trachea bifurcates at this level, and the arch of azygos vein and the aortic arch cross over the roots of the lungs. |
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| What is the major and minor fissure? |
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| Major fissure is oblique. Minor fissure is horizontal. Minor fissure present only on rt lung. |
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| Which lobes of lung lie most anteriorly, especially when you see them on CT? |
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| Where would the costomediastinal recess be seen? |
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| Close to sternum, particularly noticeable on left lung because of cardiac notch |
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| What is more posterior, left atrium or right atrium? |
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| Which is lower right kidney or left kidney? |
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| What's special about different intestinal parts on a small bowel follow through? |
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| jejunum has obvious plicae circulares. Ileum is smoother. Duodenum is most smooth. |
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| On an xray, how can you tell the difference between thoracic and lumbar vertebrae? |
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| The lumbar has no ribs attached. |
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| As you get lower and lower, what part of the pancreas will you be able to see? |
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| the head and uncinate process |
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