Evaluation Criteria: Clavicle, AC joints, Scapula

Question 1

What should you see on a radiograph of an AP clavicle?

Answer 1

-Entire clavicle visualized and centred
-Uniform density
-Lateral aspect above humerus
-Medial aspect superimposing the thorax

Question 2

What should you see on a radiograph of an AP axial clavicle?

Answer 2

-Entire clavicle visualized
-Majority of clavicle above scapula/ribs
-Medial end superimposing second rib
-Clavicle is more horizontal

Question 3

What should you see on a radiograph of an AP AC joints bilateral?

Answer 3

-Both joints included, with and without weights
-No rotation or leaning
-If present, joint separation seen clearly on image with weights

Question 4

What should you see on a radiograph of an AP scapula?

Answer 4

-Lateral portion of scapula free from superimposition
-Scapula slightly obliqued
-No lung markings