Question | Answer |
Name the border lying between the superior angle and glenoid cavity. | Superior border |
Name the angle lying between the vertebral border and lateral border | Inferior angle |
Name the border that lies between the superior and inferior angles. | Medial border |
Name the border that lies between the glenoid cavity and the inferior angle. | Lateral border |
Name the angle that is situated between the superior and medial borders. | Superior angle |
What is another name for the medial border? | Vertebral border |
What is another name for the anterior surface? | Costal surface |
Name the three fossae of the scapula. | Infraspinous, Subscapular and Supraspinous |
Name the three angles of the scapula. | Inferior, Lateral and Superior |
The shoulder girdle is formed by what? | The clavicle and scapula |
Name the three parts of the clavicle | Acromial and Sternal extremity, body |
Which end of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum? | The sternal extremity |
Which shoulder girdle articulation lies between the glenoid cavity and the humerus head? | Scapulohumeral articulation |
Name the three joints of the shoulder girdle. | Scapulohumeral, Acromioclavicular, Sternoclavicular |
What type of joint is the scapulohumeral? | Ball & Socket |
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular? | Gliding |
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular? | Synovial |
The sternoclavicular articulation involves which two bones? | Manubrium and first rib cartilage |
Which way is the hand positioned for an AP projection of the elbow? | Supinated |
For the lateral projection of the elbow, how should the hand be adjusted? | Lateral with thumb side up |
How much medial rotation of the elbow is needed to position it for an AP oblique projection? | 45 degrees |
Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head free of bony superimposition? | AP oblique, lateral rotation position |
How much should the elbow be flexed for the lateral projection of the elbow? | 90 degrees |
With reference to the body of the scapula, where is the coracoid process located? | Lateral and superior |
Which shoulder projection best demonstrates the greater tubercle of the humerus? | AP projection with external rotation |
How should the CR be directed for a PA oblique projection (scapular Y) of the shoulder? | Perpendicular to the IR |
How many degrees and in which direction should the CR be directed for a PA axial projection of the clavicle? | 15 - 30 degrees caudad |
Grashey | glenoid cavity in profile |
Cleaves | Glenohumeral joint demonstrated |
Alexander | 15 degrees cephalad to coracoid process |
Laquerriere - Pierquin | 45 degrees caudal to scapular spine |
What is another name for the lateral border of the scapula? | Axillary |