What position is necessary to image the intervertebral foramina in the thoracic vertebrae?

AP oblique
AP
PA oblique
lateral

lateral

Rationale: A true lateral thoracic spine is needed to visualize the intervertebral foramina open.

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tidal volume, 475 mL; peak inspiratory pressure, 30 cm H2O; plateau pressure, 10 cm H2O; and flow rate, 45 L/min? a. 4 cm H2O c. 20 cm H2O b. 7 cm H2O d. 27 cm H2O

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