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2018

Shoulder girdle

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What are all of the joints of the shoulder girdle synovial, freely movable
Where should the epicondyles be for an AP projection of the shoulder with the arm in a neutral position? 45 degrees with the plane of the IR
Where should the epicondyles be for an or an AP projection of the shoulder with the humerus in internal rotation? perpendicular to the plane of the IR
For an AP projection of the shoulder, how should the central ray be directed? perpendicular to the IR
For an AP projection of the shoulder, where should the central ray enter? 1 inch inferior to the coracoid process
How many degrees is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder joint? 35 to 45 degrees toward the affected side
If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder, how should the exposure be made ? full inspiration
If the patient places the palm of the hand against the thigh, the humerus will be in what position? neutral position
If the patient places the back of the hand against the hip, the humerus will be in what position? internal rotation
In order to demonstrate the greater tubercle of the humerus on an AP projection of the shoulder, how should the epicondyles be placed? parallel with the plane of the IR
What part of the scapula articulates with the acromial extremity of the clavicle? acromion process.
What is the area of the proximal humerus located directly below the tubercles, which is the site of many fractures? surgical neck
What is the name of the articulation between the glenoid cavity and head of the humerus ? scapulohumeral joint
What type of bone is the clavicle classified as? Long bone
What is the large, rounded, elevated process prominently located on the lateral surface of the proximal humerus? greater tubercle
The lesser tubercle is situated on which surface of the humerus? anterior
The rounded head of the humerus fits into an oval depression on the lateral aspect of the scapula is called what? glenoid cavity
What is prominently shown in profile on an AP projection of the shoulder with the humerus in external rotation? greater tubercle
Which projection clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity? AP oblique (Grashey)
Which bones connects the upper limb to the trunk? clavicle and Scapula
What is the respiration phase for an AP projection of the shoulder? suspended
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