Radiography (Shoulder)

Question 1

What features of the shoulder can be seen on an AP x-ray?

Answer 1

-Clavicle
-AC joint (between acromion and clavicle)
-Acromion
-Greater tubercle (of humerus)
-Lesser tubercle (of humerus)
-Coracoid process
-Head of humerus
-Glenoid fossa of scapula

Question 2

What would you look for on an x-ray of the shoulder?

Answer 2

Alignment of the structures, follow the outline of normal anatomical patterns/connections of the shoulder/UE