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Questions:
- Name the examination
- Name the labelled structure (A-G)
- Name the joints ‘X’ and ‘Y’
- What are the standard projection for shoulder radiographs in trauma patients?
Answers:
- Shoulder radiograph, axial (superoinferior) projection
- The labelled structures:
- Spine of scapula
- Glenoid fossa of scapula
- Head of humerus
- Acromion of scapula
- Coracoid process of scapula
- Greater tuberosity of humerus
- Intertubercular groove of humerus
- The joints labelled:
- X= glenohumeral joints and
- Y=acromioclavicular joint
- The standard projection for shoulder radiographs in trauma patients:
- AP view external rotation
- scapular/lateral/Y-view