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Radiographic Positioning of the Humerus and Scapula

Radiographic Positioning Of The Humerus And Scapula

This educational resource focuses on the anatomical positioning of the humerus and shoulder girdle. It is designed to enhance understanding of skeletal structures through radiographic imaging, crucial for students and...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 11 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
What is the name of the projection used to visualize the scapula in an x-ray?

Lateral Scapula projection

Oblique Scapula projection

AP Scapula projection A.Acromion B.Neck of scapula (about 1 inch below the coracoid process) C.Scapular notch D.Superior angle E.Medial (vertebral) border F.Inferior angle G.Lateral (axillary) border H.Glenoid cavity (fossa) or scapulohumeral joint aadADaA A AP asadddsfdsasdafdfsd

Dorsal Scapula projection

Sample Question 2
In which position are the following structures typically seen on an x-ray image of the scapula: Acromion, Coracoid process, Inferior angle, Spine of scapula, Body of scapula?

Anterior Oblique Position

AP (Anterior-Posterior) Position

Lateral (Scapular Y) Position A.Acromion B.Coracoid process C.Inferior angle D.Spine of scapula E.Body of scapula

Posterior Oblique Position

Sample Question 3
Which projection is used to visualize the coracoid process in radiography?

Acromion

Inferosuperior axiolateral projection A.Coracoid process B.Glenoid Cavity C.Spine D.Acromion

Glenoid Cavity

Spine