Scap Y - PA Oblique Shoulder - Image Analysis

Question 1

How should the affected arm be positioned to align the vertebral border of the scapula parallel w/the IR

Answer 1

hanging freely

Question 2

How obliquity is required to get the lateral and vertebral scapular borders to superimpose?

Answer 2

45-60 degree obliquity

Question 3

For an AP oblique, explain how you would position the patient and which parts of the anatomy you can reference to obtain a scap Y

Answer 3

rotate the patient toward the unaffected shoulder until the vertebral scapular border lies midway b/the acromion and coracoid process

Question 4

What different does the AP oblique projection demonstrate compared to a PA oblique

Answer 4

increased mag of the scapula and humerus

Question 5

The Lateral border of the scapula is _thin/thick__ with __one/two__ cortical outline(s)

Answer 5

thick, two

Question 6

The Vertebral border of the scapula is __thin/thick__ with __one/two__ cortical outline(s)

Answer 6

thin, one

Question 7

If the lateral border is next to the ribs and the vertebral border is visualized laterally, the patient’s obliquity was _____

Answer 7

excessive

Question 8

if the vertebral border is next to the ribs and the lateral border is visible laterally, the patient’s obliquity was _____

Answer 8

insufficient