Scapula Flashcards
1
Q
AP POSITION
A
Back against Bucky and scapula in the middle of the IR. Arm abducted 90 degrees
2
Q
AP CR
A
Perpendicular 2 in below corocoid process
3
Q
AP Collimation
A
10x12. 1.5 above shoulders
4
Q
AP technique
A
80@8
5
Q
AP evaluation
A
Collimation
Soft tissue
Lateral Scap free of superimposition
No slant
Acromion process and inferior angle seen on image
6
Q
Scap Y Position
A
Pt reach across to the opposite shoulder
Rotate body 30-40 degrees so scapula will be perpendicular to the IR
7
Q
CR Scap Y
A
Perp to scapulohumeral joint
8
Q
Scap Y technique
A
80@14
9
Q
Scap Y Evaluation
A
Superimposed lateral and medial borders
No superimposition of the humerus
Humerus projected in the lung field
Include Acromion and inferior angle
Collimation
