In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will walk step-by-step through rib anatomy on a portable AP chest x ray (CXR), so you can quickly recognize posterior vs anterior ribs, assess inspiratory effort, and improve your overall chest x-ray interpretation skills. You’ll learn how to: Spot posterior ribs and anterior ribs on a standard AP chest x ray Use rib counting to judge film quality and inspiration Apply rib levels as landmarks when describing lung findings Avoid common mistakes when reading portable chest x rays in the ER, ICU, and inpatient units If you’re looking for a clear, visual guide to how to read a chest x ray, CXR for beginners, and how to count ribs on a chest x-ray, this session is for you. The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant.
How to Easily Identify & Count Ribs on a Chest X-Ray