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Chapter-02 Normal Radiograph of Chest

BOOK TITLE: Manual of Chest Radiology

Author
1. Singh Hariqbal
2. Kachewar Sushil
ISBN
9788184489064
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11122_2
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
1. Shrimati Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Prakash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Urun Islampur, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
2. Shrimati Kashibai Navale Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra (India), Smt Kashibai Navale Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Rural Medical College, Loni, Maharashtra, India, Rural Medical College, Loni, Tal: Rahata Dist: Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
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In PA (postero-anterior) view of chest the lung is divided into three zones. The upper zone extends from apices to lower border of 2nd rib anteriorly. The middle zone is between the lower borders of 2nd and 4th rib anteriorly. Lower zone extends below the lower border of 4th rib. The normal x-ray chest images are meticulously depicted and labeled, special views when needed are also discussed.

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