Shoulder XRAY Axial Flashcards
1
Q
Shoulder XRAY Axial
Positioning
A
Patient sits alongside the image receptor, affected arm closest.
The arm is extended laterally and palm pronated.
- Tube angled 5-10 towards elbow
2
Q
Shoulder XRAY Axial
Angled vertical central ray
A
Gleno Humeral Joint
3
Q
Shoulder XRAY Axial
Collimation - anterior posterior
A
Skin margins
4
Q
Shoulder XRAY Axial
Collimation - medially
A
coracoid
5
Q
Shoulder XRAY Axial
Laterally
A
Proximal 1/4 of the humerus
6
Q
Shoulder XRAY Axial
Source image Distance
A
100-110cm
7
Q
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