The elbow 3b

Question 1

Elbow projections for head of radius.

Answer 1

• A 18 x 24 cm image receptor is used to capture each image
• The elbow is positioned as for lateral elbow
• The hand is then moved through different degrees of rotation

Question 2

Types of projections of the head of the radius.

Answer 2

• Lateral with palm supinated.
• Lateral with palm facing away from the body.
• Lateral with palm facing the body.
• Lateral with palm facing down.