CORACOID PROCESS

Question 1

PP: Supine; arm of affected side slightly abducted; hand supinated
RP: Coracoid process
CR: 15-45o cephalad
SS: Coracoid process with minimal self-superimposition (slight elongated)
Cast a shadow on direct AP projection of shoulder
Rationale: because the clavicle is curved on itself

Answer 1

AP AXIAL PROJECTION

Question 2

PP: Supine; arm of affected side slightly abducted; hand supinated
RP: Coracoid process
CR: 15-45o cephalad
SS: Coracoid process with minimal self-superimposition (slight elongated)
Cast a shadow on direct AP projection of shoulder
Rationale: because the clavicle is curved on itself
CR:
30o
Greater angle: round shouldered patient
Lesser angle: straight back

Answer 2

Kwak-Espiniella-Kattan Recommendation

AP PROJECTION