PA lateral scapula Flashcards
1
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PA lateral scapula
Positioning
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- Patient stands upright facing the image receptor
- Rotate the patient 60 degrees so that they are in an anterior oblique position
- Palm of hand on stomach
- Scapula on the IR, should be able to touch the medial border
2
Q
PA lateral scapula
horizontal central ray
A
medial border of scapula, gleno humeral joint level
3
Q
PA lateral scapula
Collimation - superiorly
A
Skin margin above acromio clavicular joint
4
Q
PA lateral scapula
Collimation - inferiorly
A
Inferior angle of scapula
5
Q
PA lateral scapula
Collimation - medially
A
chest walls
6
Q
PA lateral scapula
Collimation - Laterally
A
skin margins of humerus
7
Q
PA lateral scapula
SID
A
100-110
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