Abdomen Sonography: Non-Cardiac Chest - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome back to our series on abdominal extended sonography. Today's lesson will explore the anatomy, function, and sonographic appearance of the non cardiac chest with a focus on pleural spaces, lung dynamics, and their clinical significance. Let's get started. We'll begin by reviewing the external landmarks of the thorax which extends from the base of the neck to the diaphragm. At the anterior midline is the sternum composed of the manubrium superiorly, the body in the middle, and the xiphoid process inferiorly. Posteriorly, sonographers use the spaces between the scapula and spine to assess the lower lungs and pleural spaces, which are common areas for fluid to collect. A thorough understanding of thoracic landmarks and sonographic patterns is essential for accurate assessment of the non cardiac chest. Most people have twelve pairs of ribs creating intercostal spaces where the sonographer can place the transducer to access