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Back and Thorax Anatomy
by Gerald R. Aben, MD FACR
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General thoughts
• 2 dimensional representation of 3 dimensional object
• Think of collapse of structure front to back • Presentation in Anatomic position for frontal
images • Lateral images looking at right side of patient
anterior to your right
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Posterior Arch
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