title: The chest radiograph: anatomic considerations.
abstract: This article discusses the routine posteroanterior and lateral radiographs of the chest, utilizing an anatomic approach. Topics covered include lobar collapse, pulmonary fissures, mediastinal anatomy, and pericardial effusion.
mesh_terms: D001401:Azygos Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010490:Pericardial Effusion; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography