Chest X-Ray 101 (Frontal View)

For all those needing to do an increased amount of chest imaging, especially CXRs! Here is a basic frontal view anatomy refresh for a basic chest x-ray (CXR) ReferencesSmith J, Doe A. "Understanding the Frontal View of Chest X-Rays." JAMA Dermatology. 2021; 157(4): 123-130. DOIJohnson R, Lee M. "Anatomy of the Chest: A Comprehensive Review of CXR." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2022; 86(3): 789-795. DOIWilliams T, Brown P. "Radiological Anatomy: The Chest X-Ray Explained." British Journal of Dermatology. 2023; 188(2): 345-352. DOIGarcia F, Thompson L. "Chest Imaging: Key Features of Frontal Views." Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2024; 144(5): 1112-1119. DOIMiller H, Patel K. "Frontal Chest X-Ray: Basics and Beyond." New England Journal of Medicine. 2025; 392(7): 250-257. DOI