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Shoulder Girdle
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
10/04/2010

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Term
Which classification of bone is the Scapula?
Definition
Flat
Term
Which classification of bone is the clavicle?
Definition
Long
Term
What is the name of the fossa of the anterior surface of the Scapula?
Definition
Subscapular
Term
Which border of the scapula extends from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle?
Definition
Lateral
Term
Which border of the scapula extends from the superior angle to the inferior angle?
Definition
Medial
Term
Of which part of the scapula is the acromion an extension?
Definition
Spine
Term
With reference to the body of the scapula, where is the corocoid process located?
Definition
Lateral and Superior
Term
Which borders of the scapula unite to form the superior angle?
Definition
Medial and Superior
Term
Which borders of the scapula form to unite the inferor angle?
Definition
Medial and Lateral
Term
Where is the scapular notch located?
Definition
Superior Border
Term
Which joint is a ball and socket joint?
Definition
Scapulohumeral
Term
When performing AP projections of the shoulder, where should the central ray be directed?
Definition
1" inferior to the coracoid process
Term
Whith reference to the plane of the IR, how should the humeral epicondyles be positioned for the AP projection of the shoulder with the shoulder in external rotation?
Definition
Parallel
Term
With reference to the plane of the IR, how should the humeral epicondyles be positioned for the AP projection of the shoulder with the shoulder in internal rotation?
Definition
Perpendicular
Term
With reference to the plane of the IR, how should the humeral epicondyles be positioned for an AP projection of the shoulder with the shoulder in neutral rotation?
Definition
45 Degrees Medial Oblique
Term
Which projection of the shoulder best demonstrates the greater tubercle of the humerus in profile?
Definition
AP projection with external rotation
Term
Which projection of the shoulder best demonstrates the humeral head in profile?
Definition
AP projection with external rotation
Term
Which projection of the shoulder best demonstrates the lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile and pointing toward the glenoid cavity?
Definition
AP projection with internal rotation
Term
Which projection of the shoulder is being performed when the patient is supine with the right shoulder centered on the IR, a vertical central ray is being directed perpendicular to the center of the IR, and the humeral epicondyles are parallel with the plane of the IR?
Definition
AP projection with external rotation
Term
What should be adjusted from the regular procedure for the transthoracic lateral projection (Lawrence method) of the humerus if the patient is unable to elevate the unaffected arm?
Definition
Central Ray Angulartion
Term
Which projection of the upper limb should be performed to demonstrate a fracture of the proximal humerus when that arm cannot be abducted?
Definition
Transthoracic lateral projection (Lawrence Method) of the humerus
Term
When performing the transthoracic lateral projection (Lawrence Method) of the humerus, which breathing techique should be used to best improve the image contrast and decrease the exposure necessary to penetrate the body?
Definition
Suspend full inspiration
Term
Which projection of the shoulder requires that a horizontal central ray be directed 15 to 30 degrees medially and enter the axilla of the affected arm?
Definition
Inferosuperior axial projection (Lawrence Method)
Term
How should the central ray be directed for the PA oblique projection (Scapular Y) of the shoulder?
Definition
Perpendicular to the IR
Term
In which body position should the patient be placed to demonstrate the left shoulder with the PA oblique projection (Scapular Y)
Definition
Left Anterior Oblique
Term
Which projection of the shoulder joint requires the patient to be rotated until the midcoronal plane forms an angle of 45 to 60 degrees with the plane of the IR?
Definition
PA oblique projection (Scapular Y)
Term
Which projection of the shoulder girdle is performed with the patient supine, an IR placed vertically against the superior surface of the shoulder, and the central ray angled 10 to 15 degrees posteriorly (downward from horizontal)?
Definition
Tangential for the intertubercular groove
Term
Which projection will demonstrate the scapulohumeral joint space open and the glenoid cavity in profile?
Definition
AP oblique projection (Grashey Method)
Term
What would be the required patient position to demonstrate the left shoulder using the AP oblique projection (Grashey Method)
Definition
35 to 45 degrees
Term
When demonstrating the intertubercular groove with the Fisk modification of the tangential projection, how should the affected humerus be positioned?
Definition
The vertical humerus should form an angle of 10 to 15 degrees
Term
If the patient's condition permits, which joint should be demonstrated with the patient in an upright position?
Definition
AC
Term
How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the PA axial projection of the clavicle?
Definition
15 to 30 degrees caudad
Term
How many degrees and in which direction shoudl the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the clavicle with the patient supine?
Definition
25 to 35 degrees
Term
When performing the AP projection of the scapula, the central ray should be directed toward a point 2 inches _____ to the coracoid process.
Definition
Inferior
Term
When performing a lateral projection of the scapula with the patient positioned right anterior oblique (RAO) or left anterior oblique (LAO), approximately how much body rotation is necessary for the average patient?
Definition
45 to 60 degrees
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