Assessment of bones and soft tissue on chest x-ray

Last revised by Rohit Sharma on 18 Feb 2024

Described below are points to consider on assessment of bones and soft tissue on chest x-ray. 

See also

Systematic chest radiograph assessment:

  1. projection

  2. assessment of the technical adequacy

  3. tubes and lines

  4. cardiomediastinal contours

  5. hila

  6. airways, lungs and pleura

  7. bones and soft tissue

  8. review areas

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