Lateral Humerus Flashcards
1
Q
What projection is performed?
A
Lateromedial
2
Q
How should the arm be positioned for a lateral Humerus?
A
Humerus abducted medically rotated, hand on hip with palm surface touching hip.
3
Q
How should the humeral epicondyles be positioned in relation to the IR?
A
Perpendicular to IR, stacked on top of each other
4
Q
What is the CR location?
A
Mid humerus
5
Q
In a properly positioned lateral, where should the greater tubercle be demonstrated?
A
Rolled up on top of humeral, superimposed, superimposition of capitulum and trochlea
6
Q
In a properly positioned lateral, where should the lesser tubercle be demonstrated?
A
Rolled medially, in profile medially
