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2018
Shoulder girdle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |